Tag: Dancehall2026

Dancehall Artiste Najeeriii Earns Spot on Billboard’s Prestigious 2026 ’21 Under 21′ List

Jamaican dancehall artiste Najeeriii has secured one of the music industry's most

Shadow Shadow August 1, 2026

‘Never Doubt Yourself’: Valiant Responds to Critics as Social Media Erupts Over His ‘Dancehall Column’ and ‘King’ Remarks

Dancehall star Valiant has responded to critics after social media erupted over

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2026

Only Four Jamaican Albums Have Reached the Billboard Reggae Chart in 2026, with Vybz Kartel Scoring the Highest Debut

Despite Jamaica producing a steady stream of album releases in 2026, only

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2026

“I’m One of Dancehall’s Columns”: Valiant Believes He Could Be Dancehall’s Next King Within Two Years

Amidst an interesting year that has seen him dominate Caribbean charts with

Shadow Shadow July 30, 2026

After ‘Van Cleef’ Success, Malie Donn Explains Why ‘The Golden Child’ Is the Album That Defines His Journey

Fresh off one of his biggest songs of the year, Jamaican dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2026

Squash Receives Third Sentence Reduction; Artiste Scheduled to Leave U.S. Federal Prison in November

Dancehall entertainer Squash has received another reduction to his U.S. federal prison

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2026

Collab Coming? Aidonia and Alkaline Spotted Conversing in Antigua Fuel Speculation Over Feature on Upcoming Project

Dancehall fans are convinced something could be brewing after dancehall heavyweights Aidonia

Shadow Shadow July 28, 2026

Buju Banton’s Defence of Dancehall Pays Off as Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Buju Banton's latest album, Too Too Bad, has added another major milestone

Shadow Shadow July 28, 2026

‘No Boy Can’t Use Money, Control Me’: Nordia Mothersille Turns Walk Out Riddim Into a Bold Statement on Self-Worth

While Notnice's newly released Walk Out Riddim is packed with dancehall heavyweights

Shadow Shadow July 28, 2026

Rvssian Scores First Ever Billboard Hot Latin Rhythm Songs Chart Entry With ‘PONGO’ Featuring Rauw Alejandro and Wizkid

Accomplished Jamaican music producer Tarik "Rvssian" Johnston has reached another career milestone

Shadow Shadow July 25, 2026

Reggae Jam Festival Fires Back at Demarco’s Claims as Dancehall Star Threatens Legal Action

A public dispute has erupted between dancehall artiste Demarco and the organisers

Shadow Shadow July 24, 2026

Demarco Pulls Out of Reggae Jam Festival 2026, Cites Unfulfilled Contractual Obligations

Dancehall star Demarco has withdrawn from Reggae Jam Festival 2026, alleging that

Shadow Shadow July 24, 2026

Malie Donn’s ‘Van Cleef’ Surpasses 3.7 Million YouTube Views, Hits No. 1 in Four Countries Ahead of Debut Album Arriving September 4

Despite his ongoing public feud with Skippa, dancehall artiste Malie Donn is

Shadow Shadow July 23, 2026

Boom Boom Named Magnum Tonic Wine Brand Ambassador After More Than 30 Years of Championing Dancehall

After spending more than 30 years promoting Jamaican dancehall culture around the

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2026

U.S. Judge Throws Out Squash’s Civil Suit Seeking His Immediate Release as Artiste’s Sentence Further Reduced by 15 Days

Dancehall artiste Squash has suffered a setback after a U.S. federal judge

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2026

‘This a History’: Vybz Kartel and Mavado Deliver the Reunion Dancehall Fans Waited 18 Years to See

Few moments in dancehall history have carried as much anticipation as the

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Craigy T Builds Momentum With New Singles Ahead of His Solo Debut Album Arriving August 7

After earning praise for the reflective Letter to the Lord, which surpassed

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Aidonia and Alkaline Set to Headline Antigua’s La Playa Privada Amid Continued Chart Success

Dancehall heavyweights Aidonia and Alkaline are set to headline La Playa Privada

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Buju Banton’s 13th Studio Album Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 3 and No. 17 on the U.S iTunes Reggae and All-Genres Charts

Buju Banton's message about preserving dancehall's identity is already striking a chord

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026

“You Cannot Trap Dancehall”: Buju Banton Defends the Genre’s Identity Ahead of New Album Release

Grammy-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has made a passionate call to protect

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Notnice Assembles All-Star Cast for New Summer Project as Armanii and Nordia Mothersille’s Songs Surpass 1 Million YouTube Views

Billboard-recognised producer Ainsley "Notnice" Morris is bringing together one of the strongest

Shadow Shadow July 9, 2026

Masicka Reflects on 438: “I Was More Aggressive and Expressive”, Says New Album Represents a Different Stage of His Life

As anticipation builds for Forever Reign, Masicka is reflecting on where it

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

Masicka Breaks Silence: Calls Forever Reign a “Masterpiece”, Promises His Most Vulnerable Album Yet with Surprise Collaborations

Weeks after announcing Forever Reign, Masicka has finally broken his silence on

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

Popcaan Nears 2 Billion Spotify Streams as “Clean” Collaboration With Likkle Vybz Creates Full-Circle Kartel Legacy Moment

As Popcaan closes in on 2 billion Spotify streams globally, the dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Vybz Kartel Earns First UK Gold Certification as Nigerian Star Mr Eazi and Dre Skull Tap Dancehall Icon for New Afrobeats Anthem

Vybz Kartel’s global resurgence continues to gain momentum after the dancehall superstar

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2026

Kranium Earns Second RIAA Gold Certification as a Lead Artist — Catalogue Surpasses One Billion Global Streams

With more than one billion global streams and now two RIAA Gold-certified

Shadow Shadow June 30, 2026

Skillibeng, Drake And Diplo Tease New Music — Could This Be The Next Big Dancehall Crossover Hit For 2026?

In 2023, Skillibeng opened for Drake during the launch of the It's

Shadow Shadow June 23, 2026

Religious Leaders Blast Valiant’s ‘Short Shorts’ Video, Call It “An Act of Wickedness Against God”

Dancehall artiste Valiant has ignited heated debate across social media after religious

Shadow Shadow June 19, 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

Ayetian Secures 7 Nods at Caribbean Music Awards 2026, Becoming the Most Nominated Dancehall Artiste

Ayetian’s rise in Caribbean music is accelerating at a steady pace. Just

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

“I Think I’m Gonna Sue AI”: Spice Forced to Flee Burning Couch During ‘Volcano’ Video Stunt

Reigning queen of dancehall Spice has sparked a viral frenzy online after

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Becomes the Only Jamaican Album on Worldwide iTunes and Apple Music Charts

Vybz Kartel continues to cement his place as one of dancehall’s most

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

“The Fans Never Stopped Supporting Me”: Charly Black Reacts to UK Visa Reinstatement After Almost 17-Year Absence

After almost 17 years away from UK stages, Jamaican dancehall star Charly

Shadow Shadow June 7, 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

Vybz Kartel Scores Feature on Chris Brown’s New Album as He Heads Into 43rd Annual IRAWMA With 11 Nominations

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is stacking global wins, landing a feature on

Shadow Shadow May 5, 2026

Yaksta Declares Upcoming Album Will Be “The Best Body of Work to Ever Emerge from Jamaica”

Yaksta is making one of the boldest declarations in recent reggae history,

Shadow Shadow April 22, 2026

DR Congo Celebrate World Cup Qualification with Masicka’s 2024 Anthem ‘Whites’ After Defeating Jamaica

Despite Jamaica’s heartbreaking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, dancehall

Shadow Shadow April 3, 2026

Alkaline Honoured as ‘Champion of Culture’ by Guinness — ‘Gyal Good’ Surges on Charts Fueled by Female Fans

Dancehall star Alkaline is enjoying a wave of momentum, blending chart dominance

Shadow Shadow March 30, 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

Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng and Silent Addy’s Viral Hit ‘Shake It To The Max (Fly)’ Remix Certified Gold in the U.S.

Behind one of the most infectious cross-continental hits of the past year,

Shadow Shadow February 26, 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

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

Spice Toasts the Champagne Riddim as Racy New Single ‘Degree’ Hits No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Songs Chart

What started as a riddim release is fast becoming one of dancehall’s

Shadow Shadow February 8, 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

Armanii Takes The Impact Tour to Canada After Breakout Year and Billboard Album Debut

Armanii’s breakout year is showing no signs of slowing down. After dominating

Shadow Shadow January 27, 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

A Decade of Creative Chemistry: Sponge Music & Alkaline Trend — Producer Says Forthcoming Album Will Be “the Baddest in Dancehall”

More than a decade into one of dancehall’s most enduring producer–artiste alliances,

Shadow Shadow January 12, 2026

Is This Another Billboard-Bound Dancehall Hit? Rvssian Taps MOLIY, Ayetian & Tyga for ‘What I Like’

Is this another Billboard-bound moment for dancehall and Afrobeats? Fans certainly think

Shadow Shadow January 10, 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