Tag: Jamaican music

Kendrick Lamar and Agent Sasco’s Platinum-Certified ‘The Blacker the Berry’ Featured in New Netflix Adult Anime Series ‘Bass X Machina’

Jamaican dancehall star Agent Sasco is enjoying another international spotlight as his…

Shadow Shadow November 11, 2026

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

“Bearer of the Torch of Reggae Music and Rastafari”: UWI Pays Tribute to Damian Marley as He Receives Honorary Doctorate

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has received a prestigious honorary doctorate from The…

Shadow Shadow November 8, 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

Matthew Samuda Takes Aim at Beenie Man’s Hurricane Melissa Criticism: “Mi Love Beenie Man Music, But Killa a Mi Artiste”

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda has defended the…

Shadow Shadow November 6, 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

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

Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed for Fifth Time, Entertainer to Remain in Custody Until January 2027

Dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela's U.S. federal drug conspiracy case has been postponed…

Shadow Shadow November 3, 2026

Kabaka Pyramid To Embark On 20-Date Rebel Music Tour Across America In November

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid is showing no signs of slowing down…

Shadow Shadow October 30, 2026

Chronic Law’s Attorneys Challenge Evidence in US Federal Gun Case in Bid to Have Charges Thrown Out

Jamaican dancehall star Chronic Law is mounting a fresh challenge to the…

Shadow Shadow October 28, 2026

Vybz Kartel Earns Third UK Certification as ‘Pon De Floor’ Goes Silver Ahead of Forthcoming Album ‘The Sun’

Vybz Kartel has secured his third UK song certification as Major Lazer’s…

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

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

Kabaka Pyramid Says Declining Sound System Culture Is Hurting the Breakthrough of New Reggae Artistes and Songs

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid has highlighted the challenges facing emerging reggae…

Shadow Shadow October 20, 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

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

Chin Says Popcaan Could Rival Vybz Kartel’s New York Ticket Sales Record Following US Visa Approval

Dancehall star Popcaan could challenge Vybz Kartel’s historic New York ticket-selling record…

Shadow Shadow October 14, 2026

Popcaan’s U.S. Arrival Fuels Calls for Barclays Center Concert as Fans Urge CJ Milan to Make It Happen

Just days after arriving in the United States following years of public…

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

Grammy Dark Horses: Could Runkus, Samory I or Naomi Cowan Spring a Surprise as First-Round Voting Begins?

As voting begins for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, could one of…

Shadow Shadow October 12, 2026

After Years of Public Advocacy, Popcaan Arrives in the U.S. Following Visa Approval; Bounty Killer, Ding Dong and Jah Vinci React

Dancehall star Popcaan has reportedly arrived in the United States following news…

Shadow Shadow October 11, 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

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

Donovan Germaine Warns: ‘This Industry Don’t Have Any Pension’ — Why Penthouse Focused on Artists’ Futures

For Donovan Germaine, building a successful music career was never supposed to…

Shadow Shadow October 8, 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

Before Ny-Robii, There Was Priceless: Meet the Artiste and Songwriter Setting His Sights on Dancehall’s Global Stage

Before Dowayne J. Morrison became Ny-Robii, he was known as Priceless, and before pushing…

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

From Dancehall to Hip-Hop: DJ Mac & CrashDummy’s WYFL Riddim Helps Power Remy Ma’s ‘Alimony’ EP to No. 1 in the U.S.

What began as a Jamaican dancehall production movement is increasingly becoming an…

Shadow Shadow October 6, 2026

Busy Signal Backs Tapedeck as New Streaming Platform Launches in Jamaica, Promising Artistes 80% of Revenue

Busy Signal is betting on a new way of streaming music, and…

Shadow Shadow October 6, 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

‘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

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

“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