Tag: jamaica

From Caribbean Music Awards Nominee to Billboard Honouree: Skippa Named 2026 Caribbean Rising Star

Dancehall artiste Skippa is taking his fast-rising career to another level after

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2026

‘Failure or Opportunity?’ Prime Minister Andrew Holness Sparks Debate After Defending Children Learning Under Trees

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has sparked fresh controversy after suggesting that

Shadow Shadow September 9, 2026

Usain Bolt To The Rescue! Sprint Legend’s Foundation Gives J$9.7 Million To Help Over 100 Hurricane-Affected Students

More than 100 students affected by Hurricane Melissa are receiving nearly J$10

Shadow Shadow September 9, 2026

Skatta Says Coolie Dance Is One of Dancehall’s Most Sampled Riddims; Now Colombian Star Karol G Has Taken It to No. 1 on Billboard

More than two decades after Cordel “Skatta” Burrell created the iconic Coolie

Shadow Shadow September 9, 2026

Tension Escalates Between Kkrytical and Malie Donn After ‘Clown’ Reaction to Bold FIX Interview as Management Breaks Silence

What began with Kkrytical boldly declaring that he is better than 95%

Shadow Shadow September 8, 2026

Wu-Tang Clan Legend GZA Added to Keznamdi’s Upcoming U.S. Tour as Work Commences on His Third Studio Album

Keznamdi is taking his post-Grammy momentum up another notch. As the Jamaican

Shadow Shadow September 7, 2026

‘My Ego Was Bruised’: Skatta Reveals His Mother Was Hospitalised, Admits Regret Over Reacting to Chronic Law and Popcaan at Vybz Kartel Concert

Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his controversial

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

A Trip to the Laundromat Ends in Tragedy as Dancehall Artiste Powerman’s 25-Year-Old Son Fatally Stabbed in Brooklyn

Veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Powerman is grieving the death of his 25-year-old

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

Why Are East Africans Suddenly Shazaming Aidonia? Dancehall Star Cracks Kenya’s Top 10 With ‘Le Le Le’

Why are Kenyans suddenly Shazaming Aidonia? Nearly two years after its August

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

“We Will Change It”: Vybz Kartel’s Newly Signed Female Artiste Vows to Change Perception That Women’s Success Is Limited in the Music Industry

As the first female artiste signed to Vybz Kartel’s GreedyLion/Vybz Kartel Muzik

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

Nairobi Overtakes Kingston: Four Major Dancehall Stars Now Have Kenya’s Capital as Their Biggest Streaming City, According to YouTube Charts

Kingston may be the birthplace of dancehall, but Nairobi is increasingly proving

Shadow Shadow September 1, 2026

“There Is Cake for Everyone”: Vybz Kartel Says ‘Bad Mind’ and Lack of Unity Are Dancehall’s Biggest Problems

Vybz Kartel has identified what he believes is the biggest problem facing

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

Vybz Kartel Names Masicka and Alkaline as Potential Successors to the Dancehall Throne

Vybz Kartel has chimed in on the ongoing debate over who could

Shadow Shadow August 29, 2026

D’Yani Gains Momentum as Live Life & Prosper Debuts at No. 3 on iTunes and Apple Music Albums Charts

When D’Yani said every song on Live Life & Prosper carried “a

Shadow Shadow August 25, 2026

“She Would Want Me to Keep Going”: Chapta Nyne Mourns Beloved Grandmother, Turns Family Loss Into Career Motivation

Dancehall artiste Chapta Nyne is mourning the death of his beloved grandmother,

Shadow Shadow August 25, 2026

“Something Told Me to Pick Up My Phone”: Craigy T Opens Up About Depression Battle and Near-Suicide Attempt

For years, Craigy T has entertained audiences as a member of one

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

Kranium’s ‘Gal Policy’ Lands in 50 Cent’s New TV Series Fightland as Jahvy Ambassador Scores Major International Win

Six years after its release, Kranium’s “Gal Policy” is enjoying a major

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

History Made! Celene Hall Becomes First Woman from Portland to Win Miss Universe Jamaica

History was made in the early hours of Monday morning when 25-year-old

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

“Every Song Carries a Lesson or a Testimony”: D’Yani Opens Up About Newly Released Debut Album Live Life & Prosper

Jamaican singer D’Yani is officially stepping into a new chapter of his

Shadow Shadow August 22, 2026

Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Partner Kasi Bennett During His 40th Birthday Celebration

Jamaican sprint legend and businessman Usain Bolt gave guests, and social media, an

Shadow Shadow August 22, 2026

From Jamaica to America: How Kacy “G City” Rankine Built One of the Largest Caribbean Radio Platforms in the U.S.

From performing at school events in Kingston and recording as MC Ranks

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

Masicka Prevails at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center After Critics Questioned His Fanbase and Stagecraft

Masicka had plenty to prove when he stepped onto the Barclays Center

Shadow Shadow August 17, 2026

Stephen Francis’ Legacy Lives On: Government Announces UTech Scholarship in Honour of Legendary Jamaican Coach

Stephen Francis’ legacy will extend beyond the track and into the classroom,

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

Patra Says She Was Never Dropped by Sony Records, Reveals How Bunny Wailer Helped Her Through Years of Depression

Patra is rewriting the story of one of the most difficult chapters

Shadow Shadow August 15, 2026

Masicka Hits No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae & No. 4 on the All-Genres With ‘Forever Reign’ as All 3 Albums Storm the Top 12

Masicka is making an immediate chart statement with the release of Forever

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Keznamdi’s Grammy-Winning Album and 2017 EP Jump 91 Spots on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart Following ‘Beach Inna Bondage’ Documentary Nomination

Keznamdi’s campaign to defend public access to Jamaica’s beaches is producing an

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Is D’Yani Ready to Become Jamaica’s Next Global Reggae Star? UK Music Executive Calls Him a ‘Great Addition to the Label’

Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani is stepping into a pivotal moment in his

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

Buju Banton Stands Alone: Only Jamaican with a 2026 Album to Spend Two Weeks in Billboard’s Top 10

Buju Banton has emerged as the only Jamaican artiste with a new

Shadow Shadow August 12, 2026

D’Yani Unveils Official Cover Art and Tracklist for Debut Album ‘LLAP’, Set for August 21 Release

Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani has unveiled the official cover art and tracklist

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

“It Created a Lot of Opportunities for Me”: Masicka Names “Whites” His Biggest Career Highlight Ahead of New Album ‘Forever Reign’

Masicka has named the success of “Whites” as the biggest career highlight

Shadow Shadow August 10, 2026

Alkaline Talks Impact, Success and Controversy: “We Change Dancehall Already, The Proof Deh Deh”

Alkaline doesn't give interviews often, but when he does, the dancehall star

Shadow Shadow August 9, 2026

Mr Vegas, Robert Livingston and Stranger Cole Among Nine Entertainment Figures to Receive Jamaica’s National Honours

Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas, veteran producers Robert Livingston and Michael Anthony Bennett,

Shadow Shadow August 6, 2026

Fresh Legal Battle Looms for Squash: Florida Woman Files Lawsuit for US$30,000 Just Months Before His Release From Prison

Dancehall artiste Squash is facing fresh legal trouble just months before his

Shadow Shadow August 5, 2026

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

“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

Inside ‘Warning’: How Samory I and Keznamdi Deliver One of the Most Powerful Songs on The Revelation Album

Among the standout moments on Samory I's third studio album Revelation, few

Shadow Shadow July 30, 2026

Sister Nancy, Marion Hall, Lady G and Lila Iké to Receive Keys to Paterson in Historic Jamaica Day Honour

Four of Jamaica's female entertainers are set to receive one of Paterson,

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2026

Fantan Mojah’s Funeral Arrangements Announced, Reggae Singer to be Laid to Rest August 13th

The family of late reggae singer Fantan Mojah has announced funeral arrangements

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2026

Bounty Killer Road Renaming Ceremony Set for July 28 as Wenchman Road Becomes Rodney Price Drive

Dancehall icon Rodney "Bounty Killer" Price is set to receive one of

Shadow Shadow July 27, 2026

‘I Don’t Chase Trends’: Dexta Daps Says Authenticity Is the Secret Behind His Staying Power in Dancehall

More than a decade after breaking onto the dancehall scene, Dexta Daps

Shadow Shadow July 25, 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

Key Witness in Music Producer Shab Don’s Triple-Murder Case Faces Double-Murder Trial in the U.S. This November

Jahreme 'J-Man' Shelton, an associate of Dancehall artiste Squash whom prosecutors intend

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

Fantan Mojah’s Family Warns Public Against Fake Fundraising Campaigns Following Singer’s Death

Just one week after the death of reggae singer Fantan Mojah, his

Shadow Shadow July 21, 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

Keznamdi and Charly Black Energise 22,000 at New York Festival as Reggae Star Builds Momentum Ahead of Live Nation Tour

More than 22,000 fans turned out for the Caribbean Night Festival at

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Capleton Honoured with Living Legend Award, Pays Tribute to Fantan Mojah: “He Will Never Be Forgotten”

Fresh from receiving a Living Legend Award, reggae firebrand Capleton says his

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Jamaican Dancehall Stars Secure 13 Nominations at the 2026 African Music Magazine Awards

Jamaica continues to cement its status as a global reggae and dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026