Tag: jamaica

From Sting Rivals to UK Headliners: Tickets Go on Sale for Vybz Kartel and Mavado’s Long-Awaited Reunion at London’s O2 Arena

Nearly 20 years after their unforgettable Sting showdown helped define a generation

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Minister Edmund Bartlett Named Among World’s Top 100 Most Influential Travel and Tourism Leaders for 2026

Jamaica has secured another major moment on the global stage after Minister

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

2027 Grammy Submissions Officially Open: Will We See an Increase In Entries for the Best ‘Reggae Album’ Category?

The road to the 69th Grammy Awards officially began on Tuesday, July

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

Months After Release From 73-Day ICE Detention, Chronic Law Detained Again In Florida On Firearm-Related Charges

Just months after turning his widely publicised 73-day ICE detention into the

Shadow Shadow July 6, 2026

Nearly 15 Years and Over 1 Billion Combined Views & Streams Later, Sean Paul’s ‘Got 2 Luv U’ Certified Platinum in the U.K.

Nearly 15 years after its release, Sean Paul’s global crossover hit Got

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

36 Years After Topping the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Maxi Priest’s ‘Close to You’ Earns UK Silver Certification

Nearly four decades after its release, Maxi Priest’s legendary hit “Close to

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Jamaica Ranked Third Most Peaceful Country in North and Central America Amid Global Rise in Conflict

While wars, political unrest and violent conflicts continue to intensify across the

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

REVIEW: Yaksta’s ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ Is One of Jamaica’s Best Albums in Years — But Not Enough People Heard It

With militant social commentary, Rastafari consciousness, emotional vulnerability and some of the

Shadow Shadow June 29, 2026

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Government Challenges $120 Million Award for Man Imprisoned 50 Years Without Trial — Calls It “Excessive”

The Jamaican Government has mounted a challenge against a landmark $120 million

Shadow Shadow December 7, 2025

Contributions to Government’s Official Hurricane Relief Site Near U$1 Million; Live Donation Tracker Coming Soon, Says Minister

Donations to Jamaica’s official Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund are closing in on

Shadow Shadow November 4, 2025

Jamaica’s Roads and Airports Reopen: Government Moves Swiftly to Restore Access After Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica is pushing forward with determination and discipline in the wake of

Shadow Shadow October 31, 2025

Jamaica Set for Historic $24 Billion Catastrophe Bond Payout as Hurricane Melissa Ravages Island

Jamaica is poised to receive a groundbreaking $24 billion JMD (US$150 million)

Shadow Shadow October 29, 2025

Dancehall Star Mavado Returns to Jamaica After 8 Years, Meets With Government Officials

Dancehall star Mavado has made his long-anticipated return to Jamaica for the

Shadow Shadow October 15, 2025

Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Mavado and Vybz Kartel Reap Billboard Success With DJ Khaled Collaboration

DJ Khaled’s latest anthem, You Remind Me, has stormed onto the Billboard

Shadow Shadow October 14, 2025

Future Fambo Survives Mild Heart Attack in New York, Says He’ll Turn to God in 2026

Dancehall artiste Future Fambo is counting his blessings after surviving what doctors

Shadow Shadow October 6, 2025

Dancehall Artists and Filmmakers Beware — That Fake Gun in Your Video Could Land You in Prison, According to Jamaica’s Gun Law

Reggae and Dancehall artists, filmmakers, and theatre producers across Jamaica are being

Shadow Shadow October 5, 2025

Jamaica Records 44 Suicides in 2025 as Mental Health Helpline Calls Surges to 2,452; Dr. Leahcim Semaj Urges Social Media Monitoring

Psychologist Dr. Leahcim Semaj is urging Jamaican authorities to apply the same

Shadow Shadow September 29, 2025

Jamaica’s Education Minister Responds After Ban on ‘Baby Hair Edges’ in School Triggers National Debate

A hairstyle ban at one of Jamaica’s most prominent schools has set

Shadow Shadow September 11, 2025

“So Many Things Could Have Gone Way Worse”: Jesse Royal Released from Hospital After Near-Fatal Crash Ahead of Third Studio Album

Reggae singer Jesse Royal has walked away from a near-fatal car accident,

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2025

Jamaica Ranks Among Expedia’s Top 5 Island Destinations in the World for 2025

Jamaica has once again proven why it holds an unshakable place in

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2025

Alkaline Secures Second No.1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Songs Chart in Less Than a Week with ‘Key Man’

Dancehall star Alkaline has once again proven his significance within the genre,

Shadow Shadow August 8, 2025

Reggae and Dancehall to Benefit from Government’s Newly Announced Creative Institute, Set to Open in September

In a bold move set to redefine the future of Jamaica’s cultural

Shadow Shadow June 26, 2025

Popcaan Makes Cameo in Latto’s Sun-Drenched Summer Anthem “Somebody,” Filmed in Jamaica

Dancehall superstar Popcaan makes a surprise cameo in American rapper Latto’s sun-drenched

Shadow Shadow May 23, 2025

Jamaica Bids Final Farewell to Wellesley Bolt, Father of Sprint Legend Usain Bolt

The Thanksgiving service for Wellesley Bolt, father of Jamaican sprint legend Usain

Shadow Shadow May 4, 2025

Peter Tosh’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Compilation Album Enters Billboard Chart 38 Years After Its Original Release

Peter Tosh's Greatest Hits compilation album has officially entered the Billboard Reggae

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2025

I-Octane Talks New Album, Escaping Near-Fatal Accident, and Surviving Two Kidney Surgeries

In a candid appearance on Way Up with Angela Yee on iHeartRadio,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2025

Lisa Hyper Issues Public Apology to Beenie Man: “A True King You Are Indeed”

Dancehall songstress Lisa Hyper has issued a public apology to iconic deejay

Shadow Shadow April 22, 2025

Reggae Legend Peter Tosh Releases Riveting Four-Part Docuseries ‘Peter Tosh Town: Origin of a Rebel Wailer’

The revolution is televised — and it's wrapped in reggae. On Easter

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2025

Sizzla Kalonji Honoured with Proclamation in Florida for 30 Years of Musical and Cultural Excellence

Rastafarian singer and Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji was officially honoured for his

Shadow Shadow April 11, 2025

Vybz Kartel Confirms Florida Residency, Citing Safety Concerns in Jamaica: “I Live Here Now”

After more than a decade behind bars and a career that never

Shadow Shadow April 11, 2025

Druski’s Comedic Talent Show Hits Jamaica, Featuring Guest Judges Popcaan and Shenseea

In a groundbreaking move, the popular satirical talent competition Coulda Been Records

Shadow Shadow April 11, 2025

Vybz Kartel Talks Marriage, Fatherhood & Skin Bleaching: “I Smoke Less, I Drink Less, I Would Never Bleach Again”

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, currently in New York for two sold-out performances

Shadow Shadow April 9, 2025

Spice’s Debut Album ’10’ Becomes the Highest-Selling and Most-Streamed Dancehall Album in the Last 5 Years

Spice, the reigning Queen of Dancehall, is proving time and again why

Shadow Shadow April 7, 2025

Bugle, Queen Ifrica, Chino & Mackeehan, Lead CD Master’s Latest Reggae Project ‘Consequences Riddim’

As the second quarter of the new year unfolds, renowned disc jock

Shadow Shadow April 1, 2025

Wellesley Bolt, Father of Sprint Legend Usain Bolt, Passes Away at 68; Prime Minister Holness Reacts to the News

Wellesley Bolt, the father of Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, has died

Shadow Shadow March 31, 2025

Immigration Lawyer Weighs in on Squash’s Legal Battle Ahead of Arraignment: “He Might Actually Have a Chance”

Immigration Attorney Bridgette Bennett, renowned for her pivotal role in reinstating U.S.

Shadow Shadow March 29, 2025

Walshy Fire Credits Elephant Man as the Reason Why the World Loves Dancehall: “I Saw It Firsthand in the Early 2000s

Grammy-winning producer Walshy Fire has stirred the Dancehall community with a bold

Shadow Shadow March 27, 2025

Ed Sheeran Says Rihanna Inspired Him to Write Two of His Biggest Hits, Including ‘Shape of You’

Ed Sheeran may be one of the biggest artists in the world,

Shadow Shadow March 27, 2025

Squash Makes First Court Appearance; Dancehall Artiste’s Arraignment Set for April 2

Dancehall artiste Squash is scheduled to return to court on April 2,

Shadow Shadow March 26, 2025