Tag: Jamaican dancehall

Macka Diamond Announces ‘The Rebirth’ EP for January 2027, Teases Fresh Musical Direction

Macka Diamond is preparing to usher in a new chapter in her…

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2026

Shenseea Scores Three No. 1s Across the US and Caribbean as ‘Catalyst’ EP Charts in 12 African Markets

Shenseea is making an international chart statement with her new EP Catalyst,…

Shadow Shadow November 8, 2026

Spice’s Grammy-Nominated Album ’10’ Returns to Billboard Chart Following Philanthropic Honour from St Catherine High School

Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a double career milestone as her Grammy-nominated…

Shadow Shadow November 6, 2026

Masicka Enlists Dexta Daps, Shaneil Muir and I-Wayne for Inaugural Forever 1NE Music Festival in Portmore

Masicka is bringing together some of Jamaica’s leading dancehall and reggae voices…

Shadow Shadow November 5, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores First Canadian Double Platinum as International Certifications Continue to Mount

Vybz Kartel continues to expand his international music credentials, earning his first…

Shadow Shadow November 5, 2026

Beyond the Music: How Masicka Is Turning His Success into a Major Entertainment Opportunity for Portmore

Masicka is taking his dancehall success beyond the recording studio and international…

Shadow Shadow November 4, 2026

Shenseea Taps Asake, Vybz Kartel and Loe Shimmy for New Eight-Track EP, ‘Catalyst’, Set for November 6 Release

Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea is assembling an international musical lineup for her…

Shadow Shadow November 3, 2026

Squash Released from Federal Prison, Now in ICE Custody as U.S. Immigration Battle Looms

Dancehall entertainer Squash has been released from federal prison but remains in…

Shadow Shadow October 27, 2026

Dancehall Fans Express Concern for Alkaline After Appearing on Stage in Dominica Wearing Breathing Apparatus

Dancehall fans have expressed concerns about Alkaline’s well-being after the Jamaican artiste…

Shadow Shadow October 26, 2026

Chapta Nyne Infiltrates Africa: ‘Regret’ Jumps 57 Places on YouTube Nairobi Chart After ‘Baby Mama Drama’ Breakthrough

Dancehall artiste Chapta Nyne is making moves into the African market, with…

Shadow Shadow October 26, 2026

29 Years Later, Beenie Man’s ‘Sim Simma’ Earns UK Gold Certification as Fresh Trinidad Controversy Prompts Another Apology

Beenie Man is celebrating another international milestone as his 1997 dancehall anthem…

Shadow Shadow October 25, 2026

Shenseea Turns 30 With Yung Miami Album Feature and Debut EP Set for November 6

Dancehall songstress Shenseea is entering a new chapter in her career as…

Shadow Shadow October 24, 2026

“Don’t Play With Me”: Konshens Fires Back at Critics Claiming His Love for East Africa Is Driven by Money

Dancehall star Konshens has fired back at critics questioning his connection with…

Shadow Shadow October 22, 2026

Aidonia Takes Over Apple Music Belize, Occupies 9 of the Top 10 Spots After Return From 10-Year Hiatus

Aidonia's triumphant return to Belize after 10 years culminated in a frenzied…

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2026

The Business of Staying Relevant: How Alkaline Turns His Elusive Presence and Mystery Into a Dancehall Advantage

In an industry where visibility often determines relevance, Alkaline has spent more…

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2026

Aidonia: “If I Was a Weak Artiste, I Would Have Given Up Long Ago”, Recalls How Industry Gatekeepers Tried to Block His Rise for Years

Dancehall star Aidonia says years of industry resistance tested his determination to…

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2026

Two Months Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Still Holds Firm at No. 1 Across Six Markets Ahead of Forever1NE Music Festival

Two months after its release, Masicka’s Forever Reign is still making waves…

Shadow Shadow October 17, 2026

Chronic Law Denied Bail Again as Federal Judge Orders Continued US Detention Until January Trial

Jamaican dancehall entertainer Chronic Law will remain in US Marshals’ custody until…

Shadow Shadow October 16, 2026

Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Climbs 111 Spots on Jamaica’s Apple Music Chart in 33 Days

Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ has climbed 111 places on Jamaica’s Apple…

Shadow Shadow October 16, 2026

Lt. Stitchie’s Family Announces November 14 Thanksgiving Service, Invites Fans and Entertainment Fraternity to Celebrate His Life and Legacy

The family of dancehall and gospel stalwart Lieutenant Stitchie has invited fans,…

Shadow Shadow October 13, 2026

Best Reggae Album Grammy Submissions Increase by 63% as Industry Heavyweights Battle for Nominations

The race for Best Reggae Album at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards…

Shadow Shadow October 13, 2026

Mavado Earns First UK Silver Certification Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Canada After 9-Year Hiatus

Dancehall star Mavado is celebrating a major career milestone as his 2010…

Shadow Shadow October 10, 2026

‘The Combination Between Us Was Deadly’: Attorney Details Strategy Used to Help Secure Munga Honorable’s Freedom in Murder Trial

Attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has revealed how a carefully planned cross-examination helped secure…

Shadow Shadow October 10, 2026

‘I Don’t Do Those Things for Money’: Attorney Christopher Townsend Explains Why He Won’t Sue Mavado Over Public Comments

Renowned Jamaican attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has revealed that fellow attorneys encouraged him…

Shadow Shadow October 9, 2026

Ajji Celebrates Birthday With Million Bees EP and Double Visuals for “Summa Walker” and “Birthday Chick”

Dancehall artiste Ajji is giving his latest musical offering fresh momentum following…

Shadow Shadow October 9, 2026

From Mourning to Celebration: Bounty Killer Welcomes First Grandson and Third Grandchild Days After Losing His Musical ‘Big Bro’

Days after bidding an emotional farewell to his “big bro” Lieutenant Stitchie,…

Shadow Shadow October 8, 2026

Macka Diamond Announces Retirement From Dancehall, Citing Lack of Appreciation and Industry Support

After more than three decades in dancehall, Macka Diamond says she will…

Shadow Shadow October 7, 2026

Vybz Kartel Has Another Album Coming This Year: Can ‘The Sun’ Outshine ‘God & Time’?

Vybz Kartel is giving dancehall fans another reason to debate before the…

Shadow Shadow October 5, 2026

Inner Circle Co-Founder Ian Lewis Calls for Reggae and Dancehall to Be Separated at the Grammys “So We Stop Comparing Them”

Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis believes the growing tension between reggae and…

Shadow Shadow October 5, 2026

Masicka Says It Feels Right to Celebrate at Home as He Announces Forever1NE Music Festival in Portmore

Masicka is bringing the Forever1NE movement home. The dancehall star will headline…

Shadow Shadow October 1, 2026

Alkaline Returns to OVO Arena Wembley in 2027 After Sold-Out 2025 Concert and People’s Choice Award Win

Alkaline is going back to the scene of one of his biggest…

Shadow Shadow October 1, 2026

Squash’s U.S. Federal Prison Release Date Moves to October 27: Less Than 30 Days Left, But Immigration Battle Looms

Squash is now less than 30 days away from his projected release…

Shadow Shadow October 1, 2026

Valiant Reflects on Pain and Blessings in ‘Time Capsule’ After Retaining Male Dancehall Artiste of the Year Title at CMA 2026

Valiant says he is “always aiming to become one of the greatest”,…

Shadow Shadow September 30, 2026

Three Deaths, Three Funerals: KipRich Calls 2026 “One of the Roughest Years” After Losing Newborn, Father and now Grandmother

Dancehall artiste KipRich is facing an extraordinary period of grief after losing…

Shadow Shadow September 30, 2026

‘Legends Never Die’: Bounty Killer Pays Tribute to Lieutenant Stitchie as Entertainment Community Mourns His Passing

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is mourning the death of his close friend…

Shadow Shadow September 29, 2026

Ahead of Lt. Stitchie’s 64th Birthday, Wife Makes Urgent Appeal for Blood Donations: “God Has a Reason” He Is Still Alive

Reggae-gospel artiste Cleve “Lt. Stitchie” Laing has been hospitalised in Kingston ahead…

Shadow Shadow September 28, 2026

‘Ya Fi Bad Fi Survive’: Jayds Reflects on Ghetto Struggles, Faith and Survival in Newly Released ‘Autumn Leaves’

For Jayds, survival is not a luxury but a necessity. The dancehall…

Shadow Shadow September 27, 2026

1Clauze Explains Why Dancehall Is Struggling to Break Into the Global Mainstream: ‘Music Is a Product, Music Is a Business’

Social commentator Reuben “1Clauze” Hussey believes contemporary dancehall must rethink its approach…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

Shaggy Hails Ninjaman’s Massive Dancehall Influence: ‘Everybody Wanted to Look Like Him, Talk Like Him’

Reggae superstar Shaggy has praised Ninjaman’s enormous influence on dancehall, recalling how…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

Shenseea Exposes Deepest Wounds in ‘Vulnerability’: Absent Father, Mother’s Death, Industry Issues and Struggles With Love

Behind the confidence, ambition and bold persona that have made Shenseea one…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

Chronic Law’s Trial Faces Delay as Attorney Seeks December or January Date, Citing Need for More Time to Review Evidence

Chronic Law’s federal firearms trial is facing a possible postponement until December…

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2026

Alexx A-Game Rebuilds Career After Years of Music Stolen, Turns Setback Into Motivational Anthem ‘Still A Rise’

Recording artiste Alexx A-Game is turning a devastating career setback into a…

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2026

Sister Nancy’s 44-Year-Old Album ‘One, Two’ Returns to Billboard as ‘Bam Bam’ Fuels Global Resurgence

Four decades after Sister Nancy released her landmark debut album One, Two,…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

Masicka Scores Double Win at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards as Forever Reign Remains No. 1 Across Multiple Markets

Masicka’s Forever Reign era continues to deliver major milestones, with the dancehall…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

Shenseea Wins Three at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, Retains Female Dancehall Artiste of the Year Crown

Three trophies, one returning crown and another international honour. Shenseea has added…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

“We Change Dancehall Already”: Alkaline Brings Home the “Proof” With People’s Choice Award Win at Caribbean Music Awards 2026

Alkaline’s declaration that he had already helped change dancehall has taken on…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026