Tag: Jamaican entertainment

From Jamaica’s Dancehall Scene to New York’s Brunch Culture: Hershey Swagg Expands His Business Enterprise

From a familiar face on Jamaica’s dancehall scene to an emerging entrepreneur…

Shadow Shadow September 28, 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

“There Is No One King. The Only Other Person Above Me Is Really Sean Paul” — Shaggy Talks Streams, Dancehall’s Throne and Global Impact

Shaggy has weighed into dancehall’s long-running debate over its “kings”, arguing that…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 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

Buju Banton, Chronixx, Lila Iké, Protoje and Keznamdi Among Reggae Winners at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Reggae delivered one of the biggest statements at the 2026 Caribbean Music…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 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

Keznamdi Recalls Mother Fighting to Stop His Dreadlocks Being Cut at Jamaican School: ‘Dem Nuh Really Want Accept Rastafari’

Grammy-winning reggae singer Keznamdi has revisited the struggles he faced growing up…

Shadow Shadow September 21, 2026

Cars, Crime, Money and Women: Dancehall Has Jamaica’s Youth in Its Grip — But What Is the Culture Teaching Them?

Cars, crime, money and women. These are among the recurring themes being…

Shadow Shadow September 19, 2026

“You Have All the Stories”: Professor Hope Challenges Vybz Kartel to Create the Album That Will Define His Legacy

Vybz Kartel may have already conquered controversy, incarceration, international stages and one…

Shadow Shadow September 19, 2026

Chronic Law Fires Back At ‘Informant’ Claims: “Mi N Nuh Boy Nuh Wul Conversation, Unu Cyaa Style Me”

Chronic Law is refusing to let newly publicised claims from his federal…

Shadow Shadow September 18, 2026

Chronic Law’s Attorney Makes Another Bid For Bail Amid Visa Revocation and Alleged Gang Feud Revelations

Chronic Law is making a fresh bid for bail as newly released…

Shadow Shadow September 17, 2026

One Month Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Is Still Reigning at No. 1 Across Multiple Markets Including Gambia

The title is proving prophetic. One month after its release, Masicka’s Forever…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

Clock Ticking for Chronic Law, No Plea Deal Indicated as Court Sets October 26 Trial Date, and November Deadline in Federal Gun Case

Chronic Law is heading towards a crucial new chapter in his federal…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

Shabba Ranks Goes to War for His Music, Files Lawsuit Against the Publishing Arm of Greensleeves Records

More than three decades after helping to shape the sound of modern…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

Clyde McKenzie Hails Vybz Kartel as One of Jamaica’s Best Songwriters — But Says Bob Marley Remains the Benchmark

Music consultant Clyde McKenzie has hailed Vybz Kartel as one of Jamaica's…

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

Sean Paul Announces South Africa Tour for December, Says Gen Z Is Keeping Him in a ‘Youngevity Loop’

After more than three decades of global hits, Sean Paul says the…

Shadow Shadow September 11, 2026

Aidonia to Be Honoured for Contribution to will.i.am and Cody Wise’s UK No. 1 Platinum-Certified Hit, ‘It’s My Birthday’

Twelve years after his music became part of will.i.am and Cody Wise's…

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2026

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

Nearly Eight Years and 291 Million YouTube Views Later, Koffee’s Breakout Anthem ‘Toast’ Certified Gold in France

Nearly eight years after Toast helped take a teenage Koffee from Spanish…

Shadow Shadow September 8, 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

‘Success Is Simply Unavoidable’: Najeeriii Enters New Era With Mature, Refined Sophomore Album, SISU

Dancehall artiste Najeeriii is declaring that “Success Is Simply Unavoidable” as he…

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

“He’s Playing the Long Game”: Skatta Says Vybz Kartel Is Planting the Seeds for a Legacy That Could Surpass Bob Marley

“He’s playing the long game.” That is how veteran producer Cordel “Skatta”…

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

Malie Donn’s ‘The Golden Child’ Debuts at No. 4 in the U.S. as ‘Van Cleef’ Holds No. 1 Across Five Countries

Malie Donn is officially turning his Van Cleef breakthrough into an album…

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

Masicka Joins Buju Banton as Only Jamaican Artistes with a 2026 Album to Spend Two Weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard Reggae Chart

Masicka has joined Buju Banton as the only Jamaican artistes with 2026…

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

Chronic Law Pleads Not Guilty but Remains Behind Bars After Bail Denied Over Flight Risk Concerns in Federal Gun Case

Chronic Law has pleaded not guilty to a federal gun possession charge,…

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

Jada Kingdom’s 2-Year-Old Carnival Video Goes Viral on X With Over 32.4 Million Views — And Her Body Is the Reason

Two years after Jada Kingdom performed “Heavy!” at St. Thomas Carnival, footage…

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

“Give Women a Chance!” Vanessa Bling Opens State-of-the-Art Studio, Offers Free Recording to Young Female Artistes

After publicly calling for female Dancehall entertainers to be given the opportunity…

Shadow Shadow August 30, 2026

Not His Biggest Hit, But Perhaps His Most Important: How ‘Boom Body’ Delivered Aidonia’s Billboard and U.S. Mainstream Breakthrough

Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia has built a career around hard-hitting anthems, street classics…

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

Grammy Submissions Are Closed: Did Alkaline, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Chronic Law Submit Their Albums?

The deadline has passed, and the entries are now in, potentially setting…

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2026

Motivational Blueprint 2: How 3 Jamaicans, a British Actor and a Wellness Expert Created One Incredible Album

It began with strangers repeating affirmations together in Clubhouse rooms during the…

Shadow Shadow August 26, 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

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

First Public Appearance Since Miss Universe 2025: Jamaica’s Dr. Gabrielle Henry Returns to Crown Her Successor

After months away from the public spotlight following her frightening fall and…

Shadow Shadow August 23, 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

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

From Fyakin to Nyle Banks: A New Name, New Chapter and New EP, “Born 4 Greatness,” Arriving August 21

After years of making music as Fyakin, Nicholas Levy is embracing a…

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

“One of the Roughest Years”: Kiprich Mourns Father Death Months After Losing Newborn Baby

Dancehall artiste Kiprich, real name Marlon Plunkett, is facing another devastating loss…

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

Masicka Turns Barclays Center Into a Dancehall Spectacle With Cash, Choreography and Star-Powered Cameos

Masicka's Barclays Center headlining debut was more than a concert. It was…

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

Aidonia Returns to the Netherlands After 10-Year Hiatus for Reggae Lake, the Country’s Biggest Reggae Festival

After more than a decade away from the Netherlands, Aidonia is taking…

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026