Tag: dancehall

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

Government Responds to Buju Banton’s Claims of Stolen Hurricane Relief Supplies at Kingston Airport

Reggae legend Buju Banton has ignited public outrage after claiming that vital

Shadow Shadow November 13, 2025

Bollywood Superstar Nora Fatehi Details New Collaboration With Shenseea — Official Video Surpasses 13.7M Views in Just 3 Days

Bollywood superstar turned pop icon Nora Fatehi has teamed up with Jamaican

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2025

Tyla Topples Shenseea, MOLIY & Skillibeng to Claim No.1 Spot, Ending 25-Week Reign of ‘Shake It to the Max (Fly)’

South African sensation Tyla has stormed onto the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2025

Popcaan Claps Back at Critics Over Hurricane Relief Efforts — Releases 12-Track EP Nothing Without God

Dancehall star Popcaan has clapped back at critics questioning his involvement in

Shadow Shadow November 8, 2025

Five Jamaicans Nominated for Best Reggae Album at 68th Grammys, With Vybz Kartel as the Sole Dancehall Act

The nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards have been revealed, and

Shadow Shadow November 7, 2025

Who Will Get Nominated for the Grammys’ Best Reggae Album? Naro of THE FIX Shares His Prediction Picks

Days before the Recording Academy unveils the official nominations for the 68th

Shadow Shadow November 4, 2025

Jamaica’s Entertainment Fraternity Delivers Strong Support with Relief Efforts for Victims of Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica’s entertainment fraternity has banded together in a powerful humanitarian push following

Shadow Shadow November 2, 2025

Barry G Dead at 70 — Jamaica Mourns Legendary Broadcaster Who Redefined Radio

Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved voices

Shadow Shadow October 30, 2025

Fan Fever: Toronto Reacts to Vybz Kartel’s Explosive First Show — “10 Out of 10 Experience”

Some said it was the best night of their lives. Others wanted

Shadow Shadow October 27, 2025

How Rihanna Lost U$36 Million — and Bounced Back Even Bigger, Becoming a Billionaire

Even billionaires take a hit sometimes — and Rihanna’s U$36 million loss

Shadow Shadow October 26, 2025

Vybz Kartel Confirms Long-Awaited Drake Collaboration Ahead of Toronto Takeover: “It’s Going to Be Crazy”

Vybz Kartel has officially confirmed what fans around the world have been

Shadow Shadow October 26, 2025

Shenseea Tops iTunes Reggae Songs Chart with “Boss Up” — Fans Split Over Blu Cantrell Sample

Less than a day after its release, Shenseea’s new single “Boss Up”

Shadow Shadow October 25, 2025

“Jay-Z Did the Right Thing” — Sister Nancy Says Everyone Else Was Cheap About ‘Bam Bam’ Sample

More than 40 years after releasing her iconic dancehall anthem “Bam Bam,”

Shadow Shadow October 23, 2025

Four Billboard Entries and Four Gold Certifications Later, Skillibeng Officially Joins Spotify’s Billionaire Club

Dancehall frontrunner Skillibeng has officially entered Spotify’s Billionaire Club, surpassing 1 billion

Shadow Shadow October 22, 2025