Tag: Dancehall News

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

Aidonia Scores Sold-Out Show in Boston as Reggae Fest 4-City Tour Picks Up Steam Across the U.S.

Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia is riding a powerful wave of momentum across the…

Shadow Shadow March 18, 2026

Aidonia Honoured With Proclamation as City of Boston Declares March 13 ‘Aidonia Day’ Ahead of Birthday Celebrations

Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia has received one of the most significant international honours…

Shadow Shadow March 16, 2026

Masicka Breaks Silence on Copyright Claim Dispute, Issues Official Statement and Announces New Music

Dancehall star Masicka has issued an official statement after several of his…

Shadow Shadow March 13, 2026

Mr Lexx to Make Acting Debut in Upcoming Film — Talks Grammy Ambitions Ahead of Forthcoming EP

Dancehall artiste Mr Lexx is expanding his creative horizon beyond music, securing…

Shadow Shadow March 10, 2026

Sevana Announces Forthcoming Debut Album, Says It Will Be Deeply Personal and Unapologetically Honest

Jamaican songbird Sevana says her long-awaited debut album will be unapologetically honest,…

Shadow Shadow March 9, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Major Legal Victory as New York Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has scored a decisive legal victory in the…

Shadow Shadow March 7, 2026

Vybz Kartel Warns Fans of Scammers and Fake East African Tour — Hints at Possible Legal Action

Jamaican dancehall superstar Adidja Palmer, better known as Vybz Kartel, has rubbished…

Shadow Shadow March 5, 2026

Keznamdi Calls for Balance in Music : “It’s Not Wrong to Just Entertain People, but We Also Need Message in the Music”

Still on his post-GRAMMY U.S. media run, Keznamdi is advocating for a…

Shadow Shadow March 1, 2026

Thanksgiving Service for Renowned Jamaican Author and Publicist Susan Smith Set for March 8

Funeral arrangements have been finalised for Susan Smith, the respected Jamaican publicist…

Shadow Shadow February 25, 2026

Aidonia Climbs the Billboard Chart, Secures Two IRAWMA 2026 Nominations and Announces Slate of Tour Dates

Aidonia’s global momentum is building steadily in 2026, as the dancehall heavyweight…

Shadow Shadow February 24, 2026

Masicka Secures Five Nominations at IRAWMA 2026, Including Recording Artiste of the Year and Entertainer of the Year

As his global footprint continues to expand, Masicka is entering the 2026…

Shadow Shadow February 23, 2026

Vybz Kartel Leads IRAWMA 2026 with 11 Nominations, Sean Paul Secures 8 — Burning Spear to Receive Lifetime Honour

Dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel is once again dominating conversations within the genre…

Shadow Shadow February 23, 2026

Jamaicans React Amid Rising Living Costs as Prime Minister Holness’ Salary Set to Triple from $9.16 to $28.5 Million

A fresh wave of debate has erupted across social media in Jamaica…

Shadow Shadow February 22, 2026

Valiant Wraps North American Tour With Sold-Out Finale at Terminal 5 in New York City

Another of dancehall’s new generation has achieved another career milestone as Valiant…

Shadow Shadow February 18, 2026

Munga Honorable Taps Grammy-Winning Producer Frankie Music for Five-Track EP Due February 20

In an era where collaborations dominate dancehall rollouts, Munga Honorable is deliberately…

Shadow Shadow February 5, 2026

Masicka Visits Nigeria, Confirms Third Studio Album to Be Released This Year During Interview

Fresh off his role on Keznamdi’s Grammy-winning Blxxd & Fyah album, dancehall…

Shadow Shadow February 3, 2026

“We Are Devastated”: Sean Paul Mourns the Loss of His Beloved Grandmother at Age 101

Dancehall icon Sean Paul is mourning the passing of his beloved grandmother,…

Shadow Shadow February 1, 2026

Spice Brushes Aside Criticism as She Reveals Plans for a Gospel Album and Dream Collaborations

Reigning dancehall queen Spice is charting a bold new course, one rooted…

Shadow Shadow January 29, 2026

Spice Details How a Near-Death Experience and Seven Surgeries Inspired Her New Gospel Song

“They were calling families to say goodbye.” Those chilling words now define…

Shadow Shadow January 26, 2026

Two Kings, One Festival: Beenie Man and Vybz Kartel Among Headliners for Reggae Land 2026

Dancehall royalty will dominate the UK this summer as Beenie Man and…

Shadow Shadow January 25, 2026

Wayne Wonder Recognised for His Contributions to Shaggy and Buju Banton’s Classic Grammy Albums

More than two decades after helping to shape Grammy-recognised reggae milestones, dancehall…

Shadow Shadow January 25, 2026

Squash Set for Early 2027 Release from U.S. Federal Prison, but Deportation Probability Looms

Dancehall’s 6ix Boss could be a free man sooner than expected. According…

Shadow Shadow January 19, 2026

Trinidad Promoter Files $7.3 Million Lawsuit Against Vybz Kartel After One Caribbean Music Festival Collapse

What was billed as one of the Caribbean’s biggest live music moments…

Shadow Shadow January 18, 2026

Ras-I Recruits Govana, Kabaka Pyramid and More for Third Studio Album Heart of Love

With Govana and Kabaka Pyramid among a powerful circle of collaborators lending…

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

Six Regional Stars, Including Newcomer Ayetian, Nominated for Best Caribbean Act at 2026 MOBO Awards

Caribbean music is once again at the centre of the global conversation…

Shadow Shadow January 15, 2026

Rvssian’s ‘What I Like’ Featuring MOLIY, Ayetian and Tyga Debuts at No. 6 on the US iTunes Top 100 Reggae Songs Chart

Just days after its release, Rvssian’s genre-blending single What I Like is…

Shadow Shadow January 14, 2026

Vybz Kartel and Former Business Partner Corey Todd Reunite After Almost 15-Year Split: Dancehall Fans React

Almost 15 years after a bitter split that shook dancehall, Vybz Kartel…

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

Agent Sasco Tackles Legacy, Fatherhood and Generational Wealth on New Skatta-Produced Single ‘Nothing to Something’

Agent Sasco is entering 2026 with purpose — and perspective. Now a…

Shadow Shadow January 6, 2026

Spice Introduces ‘The Month of Grace’ With New Hair Colour, New Music and New Beginnings

Only two days into the new year, reigning Queen of Dancehall Spice…

Shadow Shadow January 2, 2026

Overwhelming Demand Forces Postponement of Toronto Concert — Chronic Law To Embark On First-Ever Canadian Tour in 2026

Chronic Law is officially heading north in a major way. The dancehall…

Shadow Shadow December 14, 2025

Alkaline Quietly Silences Critics as Foundation Delivers Hurricane Relief Ahead of 2026 Power Moves

In a moment that cut through online noise, dancehall heavyweight Alkaline has…

Shadow Shadow December 14, 2025

Sikka Rymes Rebounds and Rebrands With New Name, New Deal, New Album Set for Release January 9

Dancehall artiste and former Gaza vice-president Sikka, formerly known as Sikka Rymes,…

Shadow Shadow December 12, 2025

Sting 2025 Cancelled: Promoter Says Event Is “Very Risky Business in This Hurricane Relief Period”

Sting 2025 has been officially cancelled, marking yet another seismic shift in…

Shadow Shadow December 9, 2025

Mavado’s ‘Return of the Gully Gad’ Concert Postponed: “This is a time for unity and recovery, not celebration,” says CJ Milan

Mavado’s highly anticipated Jamaican homecoming has been placed on pause, as “Reggae…

Shadow Shadow December 8, 2025