Tag: Jamaican music industry

Supreme Court Restrains Bounty Killer in Defamation Case With Mr. Vegas as Legal Battle Intensifies

A Supreme Court ruling has placed dancehall icon Bounty Killer under a

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

Quada Channels Personal Struggles and Legal Woes Into Music With Surprise EP “Freedom Is a Must” Release

Dancehall artiste Quada has transformed a pivotal moment in his life into

Shadow Shadow May 26, 2026

“Back To Work”: Quada Signals Dancehall Comeback After Release On Bail Following Months In Custody

Dancehall artiste Quada is officially back on the streets and wasting no

Shadow Shadow May 25, 2026

“To Put Away a Young Man for a Toy Gun Is Awful,” Attorney Bert Samuels Asks Governor-General to Pardon Music Producer

Senior attorney Bert Samuels has ignited a heated national debate after blasting

Shadow Shadow May 18, 2026

Fake Guns, Real Prison Time: Jamaican Music Producer Gets Life Sentence for Imitation Firearms; Music and Film Industry on Edge

A Jamaican music producer, identified as Ewayne Pryce of Kingston, has been

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Beloved Jamaican Gospel Singer Kukudoo Dies At 56 After Battle With Prolonged Illness

Jamaica is mourning the loss of beloved gospel singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott,

Shadow Shadow May 9, 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

“Hill and Gully” Riddim Gains Ground on Charts as Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor Continues Rollout

As Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor continues rolling out the “Hill and Gully”

Shadow Shadow April 30, 2026

Who Will Win at IRAWMA 2026? Alkaline, Masicka, Kartel, Buju and Beenie Battle for Best Male DJ

A generational clash is set to define dancehall’s biggest conversation in 2026,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 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

Jah Fiery on a Mission to Restore Purpose in Reggae: “I Believe Reggae Should Inspire, Teach, and Encourage Positivity”

Emerging reggae artiste Jah Fiery is stepping into the spotlight with a

Shadow Shadow April 2, 2026

Rick Ross Names Vybz Kartel as His Dream Headliner for 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Rick Ross has ignited fresh global conversation around dancehall’s place on the

Shadow Shadow March 18, 2026

Skygrass Walks on Water With Latest Album — “It’s Inspired by Faith and Focus That Allow Us to Do What Seems Impossible”

As reggae continues to evolve for a new generation of listeners, Kingston-born

Shadow Shadow March 14, 2026

Vybz Kartel & Shenseea Strike Again as Talk To Me Nuh Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes — Kartel Secures Five Spots on YouTube’s Trending Chart

Dancehall powerhouses Vybz Kartel and Shenseea are proving once again that their

Shadow Shadow March 13, 2026

Jamaica to Honour Reggae Titan Sly Dunbar with Public Viewing, Motorcade and State Funeral Set for March 7

Jamaica is preparing to bid a historic farewell to reggae legend Sly

Shadow Shadow March 4, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Chapta Nyne Turns ‘Baby Mama Drama’ Into Millions of YouTube Streams

Few topics ignite conversation like co-parenting conflict, and Chapta Nyne has transformed

Shadow Shadow March 3, 2026

VP Records Co-Founder Patricia Chin Honoured by the Embassy of Jamaica for Over 60 Years of Contribution to Jamaican Music

More than six decades after stepping into Jamaica’s music industry at just

Shadow Shadow March 3, 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

Billboard Announces Keznamdi’s First U.S. Shows After Grammy Win — Singer Says He Has Something Special Planned for Jamaica

Fresh off a landmark Grammy victory, Jamaican reggae crooner Keznamdi is turning

Shadow Shadow February 23, 2026

Barry G Laid to Rest; Legendary Broadcaster Honoured with Proclamation from the City of Lauderhill

As Jamaica prepared to lay legendary broadcaster Barrington “Barry G” Gordon to

Shadow Shadow February 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

Alkaline Shows ‘No Emotions’ in New Release From Forthcoming Third Studio Album — It Will Be “Like No Other Alkaline Album”

Alkaline is setting the tone for his next chapter. One of Dancehall’s

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

Intence Taps Jah Cure and Tarrus Riley for 16-Track Debut Voyage — Tops U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart

Dancehall artiste Intence has opened 2026 with a defining career moment, releasing

Shadow Shadow January 7, 2026

Masicka’s Digital Streams Surge as Feud with Tommy Lee Sparta Intensifies — Collaboration with Keznamdi Hits the Million Mark

Masicka is experiencing a steady surge in digital streams this week, with

Shadow Shadow December 12, 2025

Billion-Dollar Backing Hits Jamaica: Skatta Burrell Inks Deal Bringing Major U.S. Resources Into Dancehall & Reggae

Acclaimed Jamaican music producer and businessman Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has inked a

Shadow Shadow December 7, 2025

‘I Love Jamaica’ Telethon & Virtual Concert Raises Over $65 Million for Hurricane Melissa Relief

Jamaica’s entertainment community has once again proven its power to unite the

Shadow Shadow November 28, 2025

FREED: Kiprich Walks as Prosecutors Abandon Case Accusing Him of Using Music to Promote One Order Gang

Dancehall artiste Kiprich was officially cleared of charges in the St. Catherine

Shadow Shadow November 11, 2025

From Gaza to Giving: Vybz Kartel Launches Foundation to Help Rebuild Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel is channelling his influence toward rebuilding Jamaica in

Shadow Shadow November 3, 2025

Aidonia’s Home Raided by Police, Manager Lav Lawrence Clarifies False Media Reports

On Friday morning, the calm of dancehall star Aidonia’s household was shattered

Shadow Shadow October 3, 2025

Squash Sentencing Set for November 24 in U.S. Federal Court After Accepting Plea Deal

Dancehall artiste Squash will finally learn his fate on November 24, 2025,

Shadow Shadow September 11, 2025

Reggae Singer Jah Bouks Mourns the Sudden Passing of His Mother ‘Mama Zyon’ in Ghana

Reggae singer Jah Bouks, best known for his breakout anthem Angola, is

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2025

Etana and Kevin Downswell to Be Honoured with National Awards; Garnet Silk Recognised Posthumously for His Reggae Legacy

Gospel powerhouse Kevin Downswell and soulful reggae vocalist Etana are among the

Shadow Shadow August 6, 2025

Industry Stalwart Stephen Stewart Says “Radio Still Matters” — But Surveys Show Only 28% of Jamaicans Are Listening

During a recent interview on IRIE FM’s Road To Success, industry stalwart

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2025

Joe Bogdanovich Warns: Unprofessionalism and Soaring Artiste Fees Could Collapse Jamaica’s Live Music Scene

The curtain may be rising on another spectacular Reggae Sumfest, but behind

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2025

No Permit, No Party: JAMMS Cracks Down on Illegal Events, Aiming for 100% Copyright Compliance Across Jamaica

In a bold and decisive move, the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has

Shadow Shadow June 18, 2025

Lisa Hyper to Return to Court on September 10 Amid Work on Forthcoming EP ‘The Golden Fleece’

Dancehall songstress Lisa Hyper was ordered to return to court on September

Shadow Shadow May 31, 2025

“It’s Garbage! Nobody Mutually Parts Ways” —Jeremy Harding Explains Truth About Major Record Label Exits

On Thursday, Jamaican record producer, artist manager, and educator Jeremy Harding delivered

Shadow Shadow May 3, 2025

Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor to Deliver Special Musical Presentation at Aidonia’s 20th Anniversary Concert Series

In a move that has intensified anticipation for one of the year’s

Shadow Shadow April 10, 2025

Jesse Royal Embarks on Multi-City Tour of Brazil Ahead of His Inaugural High Life Festival

Grammy-nominated reggae singer Jesse Royal is taking his message of roots and

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2025

Pamputtae’s Single Mother Foundation Donates Much-Needed Supplies to the Mustard Seed Communities

Known for her bold lyrics and energetic stage presence, dancehall artiste Pamputtae

Shadow Shadow February 16, 2025

Dancehall Artiste Kiprich Becomes Second Entertainer Named as ‘Person of Interest’ by the Police

Dancehall artiste Kiprich has become the second entertainer in a matter of

Shadow Shadow February 7, 2025

Arizona’s Top Disc Jock, DJ Jahmar, Explains Why Kranium Is a Bigger Artiste Than Dexta Daps

DJ Jahmar, Safaree's former official DJ and a prominent figure in the

Shadow Shadow December 22, 2023

Farewell to Mrs Claudette Kemp: Capleton’s Late Manager Laid to Rest in Emotional Funeral Service

Mrs. Claudette V. Kemp, the late manager of renowned Rastafarian entertainer Capleton, was

Shadow Shadow July 19, 2023

Funeral Service for Capleton’s Manager, Mrs. Claudette Kemp, Set for July

Boulevard Baptist Church will host the funeral service for Mrs. Claudette V. Kemp, the

Shadow Shadow June 20, 2023

Honouring the Life of Arif Cooper: Thanksgiving Service for Broadcaster set for this Friday

The music industry in Jamaica mourned the sudden passing of the renowned

Shadow Shadow March 21, 2023

Agent Sasco honoured by Harvard University Caribbean Club, named “Entertainer of the Year”

Agent Sasco, a prominent figure in the Jamaican music industry, continues to

Shadow Shadow March 6, 2023

Jamaican Entertainment Fraternity Mourns the Death of Arif Cooper: DJ collapses while playing at event

The sudden passing of multi-hyphenated Jamaican entertainment practitioner, and FAME FM disc

Shadow Shadow March 5, 2023