Tag: Dancehall News

Vybz Kartel Unveils Star-Studded Features for Upcoming Album ‘God & Time’ Including Mavado, Wizkid, Farruko, Shenseea, Spice and Skillibeng

As anticipation builds for their upcoming Reggae Sumfest reunion, Vybz Kartel and

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

From Restrictions to Triumph: Vybz Kartel Draws 20,000 Fans for Historic Sold-Out Cayman Islands Debut

Just weeks after Cayman Islands authorities imposed restrictions on his lyrics and

Shadow Shadow May 31, 2026

Has Dancehall Already Found Its Song of the Summer? Alkaline’s ‘Gyal Good’ Is Making a Strong Case

With summer fast approaching, Alkaline's Gyal Good is already generating the kind

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Mad Cobra Hospitalised Following Florida Turnpike Crash; Artiste Reported in Stable Condition

Renowned dancehall artiste Mad Cobra has been hospitalised following a motor vehicle

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

Supreme Court Restrains Bounty Killer in Defamation Case With Mr. Vegas as Legal Battle Intensifies

A Supreme Court ruling has placed dancehall icon Bounty Killer under a

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

“They take us for fools” — Former Police Commissioner Hardley Lewin Slams Delays in JCF Body Camera Rollout

Former Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin has strongly criticised the prolonged

Shadow Shadow May 28, 2026

Shenseea Scores 5th Billboard Entry With FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem “Echo” Featuring Daddy Yankee

While debates continue over who currently leads dancehall’s global crossover movement, Shenseea

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

Popcaan Earns First-Ever Billboard Hot 100 Entry With Drake Collaboration ‘Amazing Shape’

For years, Popcaan has been one of dancehall’s most internationally recognised voices,

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

Announcement of Family Tragedy Forces Sudden Pause to Alkaline’s 2026 U.S. Concert Run

Just weeks after excitement surged over Alkaline’s planned appearance at Kaseya Center

Shadow Shadow May 23, 2026

Jamaica Secures Massive US$200 Million Catastrophe Bond Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season

Jamaica has secured a record-breaking US$200 million catastrophe bond in a major

Shadow Shadow May 21, 2026

Beenie Man Denies Assault Allegations as Management Threatens Legal Action Over Defamation Claims

Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is firmly rejecting allegations that he physically assaulted

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Double Billboard Debut With Chris Brown After Securing 9 Wins at IRAWMA 2026

Fresh off a dominant showing at the 2026 International Reggae and World

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

“To Put Away a Young Man for a Toy Gun Is Awful,” Attorney Bert Samuels Asks Governor-General to Pardon Music Producer

Senior attorney Bert Samuels has ignited a heated national debate after blasting

Shadow Shadow May 18, 2026

Fake Guns, Real Prison Time: Jamaican Music Producer Gets Life Sentence for Imitation Firearms; Music and Film Industry on Edge

A Jamaican music producer, identified as Ewayne Pryce of Kingston, has been

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Opposition MP on U$3 Trillion Creative Industry: “Jamaica Must Move From Exporting Culture to Owning and Monetising It”

From reggae and dancehall to viral slang, fashion and internet culture, Jamaica

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Dancehall Producer Countree Hype Faces Up to 10 Years in U.S. Prison After Pleading Guilty to Smuggling Over 30 Guns to Jamaica

Jamaican music producer Countree Hype, given name Taugea Ubert Dayes, is facing

Shadow Shadow May 16, 2026

Popcaan Scores Fourth Drake Collaboration With ‘Amazing Shape’ Amid Canadian Rapper’s Triple Album Rollout

Dancehall star Popcaan has officially secured his fourth collaboration with Drake on

Shadow Shadow May 15, 2026

Flippa Moggela Remanded in Custody Pending Trial, Court Appoints Attorney After Finding He Cannot Afford One

Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela was remanded into the custody of U.S. Marshals

Shadow Shadow May 14, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Flippa Moggela Back in U.S. Federal Custody After Early Release in 2022

Jamaican dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela (Andrew Kendrick Davis) is once again listed

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Spice Donates US$10,000 to Uganda Wildlife Authority Rhino, Pledges Concert Proceeds to Conservation Efforts

Dancehall star Spice has transformed her recent trip to Uganda into far

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Did IShowSpeed Do More for Jamaica Tourism in One Stream Than Traditional Ad Campaigns?

Did internet superstar IShowSpeed just give Jamaica more global tourism exposure in

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Spice Pulls Record Crowd at Sold-Out Uganda Concert With Over 30,000 Fans as Tanzanian Star Harmonize Makes Surprise Cameo

Reigning queen of Dancehall Spice proved her global star power over the

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

WYFL Riddim Album Hits No. 1 on U.S. Reggae Chart, Climbs Top 100 All-Genres and New Releases Rankings

DJ Mac and Crash Dummy’s WYFL Riddim continues its remarkable global rise

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

“The Sea Never Belong To No Man”: Keznamdi and JaBBEM Spark Heated Debate Over Access to Jamaica’s Beaches in New Documentary

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi is igniting a fierce national conversation over beach

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Beloved Jamaican Gospel Singer Kukudoo Dies At 56 After Battle With Prolonged Illness

Jamaica is mourning the loss of beloved gospel singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott,

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Jamaica Divided as Yaksta Sparks Social Media Firestorm After Declaring ‘Jesus Nah Come Save We’

Yaksta has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Masicka Dominates April With Triple Releases as “Slip and Slide” Surges to No. 3 on Shazam Global Top 200 Chart

Masicka has taken full control of April’s dancehall landscape, delivering three major

Shadow Shadow May 6, 2026

Spice Tapped to Bolster Uganda Tourism, Set to Attend Rhino Naming Ceremony Ahead of Debut Concert

Dancehall heavyweight Spice is no longer just commanding stages—she’s now helping to

Shadow Shadow May 6, 2026

Christopher Martin, Hyundai Jamaica Step In to Assist Hurricane-Hit Students Ahead of Exam Season

For students in hurricane-hit communities like St James, the road to exam

Shadow Shadow May 3, 2026

Capleton to Release Heights of Fire This Summer, His First Album in 16 Years, Featuring Damian and Stephen Marley

After 16 years without a full-length project, reggae firebrand Capleton is finally

Shadow Shadow April 27, 2026

Five Albums, Five Journeys, One Winner: Keznamdi, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal, Vybz Kartel and Shaggy Battle for Best Album

Five albums, five distinct journeys—but only one winner. As the International Reggae

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2026

Gunshots Disrupt Masicka’s Performance at Antigua Political Rally as Event Ends in Chaos

Thousands who packed Rising Sun Grounds on Saturday night for a star-studded

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2026

Keznamdi to Battle for Best Album and Song at the 68th IRAWMA as Legendary Hip-Hop Group The LOX Hops on ‘Bun Di Ganja’ Remix

Legendary hip-hop trio The LOX has joined forces with Grammy-winning reggae star

Shadow Shadow April 25, 2026

Cayman Government Moves to Restrict Vybz Kartel’s Lyrics and Movement Ahead of Next Month’s Festival Performance

When controversial Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel takes to the stage in

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Who Will Win at IRAWMA 2026? Alkaline, Masicka, Kartel, Buju and Beenie Battle for Best Male DJ

A generational clash is set to define dancehall’s biggest conversation in 2026,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Mavado to Receive Special Lifetime Achievement Award at IRAWMA 2026, Cementing Dancehall Legacy

As dancehall continues to evolve, one of its most defining voices, Mavado,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Idris Elba Taps Beenie Man, Turno & Tiggs Da Author for Latest Single “Rise Again”

Global star power meets dancehall royalty as Idris Elba taps Beenie Man

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

KSAMC Passes Resolution to Recognise Bounty Killer with Key to the City and Rename Road in His Honour

From the streets of Seaview Gardens to the halls of municipal power,

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

Aidonia’s Reggae Fest Four-City U.S. Tour Finale Pushed to October Amid Packed International Schedule

The final leg of Aidonia’s four-city Reggae Fest U.S. tour has been

Shadow Shadow April 16, 2026

Beres Hammond Earns UK Silver Certification Ahead of His Return to the British Stage Next Month

Lovers rock legend Beres Hammond is set for a triumphant return to

Shadow Shadow April 10, 2026

Jamaican Government Hands Over Land Titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Commits Over $130 Million Investment

Nearly a decade after Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness issued a formal

Shadow Shadow April 6, 2026

Chronic Law Freed After 10 Weeks in ICE Custody Following U.S. Court Appearance

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law has been released from US Immigration and Customs

Shadow Shadow March 27, 2026

Rygin King’s ICE Detention Halts Green Card Interview Amid Ongoing Firearm Case in New York

Dancehall star Rygin King has been thrust into fresh legal uncertainty after

Shadow Shadow March 25, 2026

Rygin King Detained by ICE Custody in the U.S., Dancehall Fans Express Concern

Questions are mounting across the dancehall fraternity after Rygin King was reportedly

Shadow Shadow March 24, 2026

“Murderer” Dispute Escalates as Buju Banton Threatens Legal Action and Issues Ultimatum to Wayne Wonder and His Wife

Reggae icon Buju Banton has escalated a heated social media fallout into

Shadow Shadow March 23, 2026

Popcaan Secures 10th UK Certification as “Saturnz Barz” Featuring Gorillaz Goes Silver

Dancehall heavyweight Popcaan has notched another major international win, as “Saturnz Barz,”

Shadow Shadow March 23, 2026

Alkaline Delivers Career-Defining Weekend With Sold-Out Barclays Center Show and New 16-Track Album NPT

Enigmatic dancehall star Alkaline marked a career-defining weekend, headlining the iconic Barclays

Shadow Shadow March 22, 2026

Keznamdi and Multi-Platinum Rapper Russ Spotted in Atlanta — Ticket Sales Surge for First Post-Grammy Concerts

Fresh off his Grammy triumph, Keznamdi is generating renewed global attention after

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2026

Jamaicans Question Government Decision as Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short of The Promised Amount

Public frustration is rising after Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced a $1,000

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2026