Tag: dancehall

Alkaline and Vybz Kartel’s Albums Hit Billboard in 2026 — Can Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’ Make It Three for Dancehall?

With both Alkaline and Vybz Kartel already securing Billboard Reggae Albums chart

Shadow Shadow June 22, 2026

Rockabye by Clean Bandit Featuring Anne-Marie and Sean Paul Surpasses 3.1 Billion Views, Becomes 28th Fastest Song to Reach Milestone

Sean Paul has secured another major global milestone after Rockabye officially surpassed

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

Yaadcore Connects With Nigerian Producer on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming EP ‘Rasta Time’

Jamaican reggae artiste Yaadcore is merging spirituality, history and global black culture

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

From Grammy Glory to Sold-Out Concerts, Keznamdi’s Rise Continues With Multiple Nominations at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Just months after making history with his Grammy-winning album BLXXD & FYAH,

Shadow Shadow June 15, 2026

Yaksta’s Sophomore Album ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ to Arrive June 15, An Uncompromising 15-Track Set Built on Revolution, Truth and Love

As anticipation builds around his first-ever UK headlining tour, Yaksta is preparing

Shadow Shadow June 13, 2026

Masicka Continues Building Momentum Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album With 5 Caribbean Music Awards Nominations

Just weeks after confirming that his third studio album is complete, Jamaican

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

“Shake It To The Max (Fly) Remix” The Most Nominated Song at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, Shenseea and Skillibeng Earn 6 Nods Each

After conquering streaming platforms, viral dance culture and major international award stages,

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

Finance Minister Breaks Down Jamaica’s $67 Billion Hurricane Melissa Relief and Recovery Spending After Devastation

Jamaica’s massive $67-billion Hurricane Melissa recovery programme is already sparking public discussion

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

Caribbean Music Awards 2026 Expands With 9 New Additions and Over 250 Nominees Across 40 Categories

The Caribbean Music Awards nominations are officially out, and the 2026 field

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

“Pongo”by Rvssian, Rauw Alejandro and Wizkid Climbs Billboard Latin Chart After Debut on Spain’s Spotify Daily Top Songs

Jamaican producer Rvssian is extending his international winning streak as “Pongo,” his

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

June 5 Declared ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ As Florida’s City of Lauderdale Lakes Honours Singer With Official Proclamation

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley has received one of the biggest honours of

Shadow Shadow June 9, 2026

Alkaline’s NPT Holds Firm at No.1 on Antigua iTunes Albums Chart Nearly Three Months After Release

Alkaline’s NPT continues to defy expectations nearly three months after release, holding

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

Government Reviewing Work-From-Home and Flexible Hours Policies as Rising Costs Impact Jamaicans

With increasing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and fuel prices and commuting

Shadow Shadow June 5, 2026

Shaggy Working on New Stage Musical About His Life Following Success with Sting in Acclaimed Production The Last Ship

Reggae-dancehall icon Shaggy has revealed that his remarkable journey from Kingston to

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Keznamdi and Live Nation Announce First Leg of Major U.S. Tour After Sold-Out New York and Los Angeles Concerts

Fresh off a Grammy-winning season and two sold-out concerts in New York

Shadow Shadow June 2, 2026

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

Jamaica To Honour Reggae Legend Ernie Smith At Celebration Of Life In Kingston on June 5

Jamaica will come together this Friday to celebrate the life and legacy

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

“Film Is Jamaica’s Next Goldmine” — PM Andrew Holness Pushes Bold Vision To Turn Jamaica Into A Global Movie Hub

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s film industry could soon become

Shadow Shadow May 26, 2026

Fearless Dancehall Artist Sekklez Tackles Controversy, Relationships & Real-Life Struggles In New Music

As conversations around women in dancehall continue to evolve, emerging artiste Sekklez

Shadow Shadow May 20, 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

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

Jamaicans React After House Speaker Juliet Holness Shuts Down Opposition MP From Speaking Patois in Parliament

A heated debate has ignited across Jamaica's social media landscape after House

Shadow Shadow May 14, 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

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” Goes Platinum in UK Amid Heated Reggae Debate in Jamaica

YG Marley continues to maintain a presence on the international music scene

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Jamaica Loses Another Music Icon as Reggae Legend Ernie Smith Dies at 80

Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive musical

Shadow Shadow April 17, 2026

Only Two Dancehall Albums Charted in 2025 as Jamaicans Secured Six Billboard Reggae Entries

Despite commanding global streams and shaping pop culture conversations, dancehall struggled to

Shadow Shadow April 1, 2026

St. Kitts Music Festival Announces Full Lineup — Aidonia, Masicka and Mavado Among Headliner For Night Two

Caribbean music lovers are gearing up for a high-energy summer as the

Shadow Shadow March 31, 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

Vybz Kartel Fends Off Strong Competition to Win Best Caribbean Music Act at the MOBO Awards 2026

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has once again stamped his authority on the

Shadow Shadow March 27, 2026

Antigua and Barbuda Appoints Masicka as Cultural Ambassador for Youth Development

In a bold move signalling deeper Caribbean collaboration within the creative economy,

Shadow Shadow March 26, 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

Shaggy Calls Out Artists — Entertainment Minister Pledges Boost for Jamaica’s $107 Billion Cultural Sector

Dancehall star Shaggy is challenging fellow artistes to step up their game,

Shadow Shadow March 19, 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

Skillibeng Premieres “Ballerina” With Afrobeats Star Rema After Scoring Second U.S. Gold Certification

Fresh off a major international certification and a surge in global streaming

Shadow Shadow February 28, 2026

Aidonia Scores First-Ever Billboard Entry With Shaggy and Akon-Assisted ‘Boom Body’ Ahead of UK City Splash Debut

Aidonia has officially crossed a long-awaited global milestone. The 4th Genna head

Shadow Shadow January 28, 2026

Spice Steps Into Her ‘Soft Girl Era’ With Confidence — Hits No.1 on iTunes Songs Chart in Six Markets

Spice is rewriting the rules of dancehall in 2026. The reigning queen

Shadow Shadow January 25, 2026

Jada Kingdom Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Album Chart with New EP ‘Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World’

Jamaican songbird Jada Kingdom is asserting her place at the forefront of

Shadow Shadow January 22, 2026

Shenseea Extends Her Reign as Most-Nominated Jamaican Female Artiste at the MOBO Awards — Can She Secure a Third Win?

Shenseea is once again rewriting the MOBO Awards record books. The Jamaican

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

J’Calm Enlists Star-Studded Cast Including Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder and Ky-Mani Marley for Sophomore Album Emotions

Fresh off heavy international radio rotation and critical recognition across Europe and

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

Travis Scott Premieres ‘PBT’ Video Featuring Tyla & Vybz Kartel — Jackboys 2 Among Biggest U.S. Album Debuts of 2025

American hip-hop heavyweight Travis Scott has unveiled the official video for ‘PBT’,

Shadow Shadow December 17, 2025

‘I Love Jamaica’ Telethon & Virtual Concert Raises Over $65 Million for Hurricane Melissa Relief

Jamaica’s entertainment community has once again proven its power to unite the

Shadow Shadow November 28, 2025

Why ‘Shake It To The Max (Fly)’ Remix — One of the Year’s Biggest Global Anthems, Was Ruled Ineligible for the 2026 Grammys

Moliy and Silent Addy's “Shake It To The Max (Fly)” dominated 2025

Shadow Shadow November 24, 2025