Tag: Jamaican music

Vybz Kartel Unveils Star-Studded Features for Upcoming Album ‘God & Time’ Including Mavado, Wizkid, Farruko, Shenseea, Spice and Skillibeng

As anticipation builds for their upcoming Reggae Sumfest reunion, Vybz Kartel and

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

Jamaica To Honour Reggae Legend Ernie Smith At Celebration Of Life In Kingston on June 5

Jamaica will come together this Friday to celebrate the life and legacy

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

From Restrictions to Triumph: Vybz Kartel Draws 20,000 Fans for Historic Sold-Out Cayman Islands Debut

Just weeks after Cayman Islands authorities imposed restrictions on his lyrics and

Shadow Shadow May 31, 2026

Has Dancehall Already Found Its Song of the Summer? Alkaline’s ‘Gyal Good’ Is Making a Strong Case

With summer fast approaching, Alkaline's Gyal Good is already generating the kind

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Mad Cobra Hospitalised Following Florida Turnpike Crash; Artiste Reported in Stable Condition

Renowned dancehall artiste Mad Cobra has been hospitalised following a motor vehicle

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

Shenseea Scores 5th Billboard Entry With FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem “Echo” Featuring Daddy Yankee

While debates continue over who currently leads dancehall’s global crossover movement, Shenseea

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

Popcaan Earns First-Ever Billboard Hot 100 Entry With Drake Collaboration ‘Amazing Shape’

For years, Popcaan has been one of dancehall’s most internationally recognised voices,

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Album Set for June 5 Release, Premieres New Video Amid Billboard Success

Vybz Kartel is ushering in a new artistic phase with his forthcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Tarrus Riley Removed From Best Of The Best Festival Line-Up, Artiste Management Issues Official Statement

Jamaican reggae singer Tarrus Riley has been officially removed from the upcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Masicka Wins ‘Best EP Recording’ for Her Name Is Love at IRAWMA 2026 After Dominating April With Triple Releases

After dominating reggae and dancehall conversations throughout April, Masicka has now added

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Double Billboard Debut With Chris Brown After Securing 9 Wins at IRAWMA 2026

Fresh off a dominant showing at the 2026 International Reggae and World

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Popcaan Scores Fourth Drake Collaboration With ‘Amazing Shape’ Amid Canadian Rapper’s Triple Album Rollout

Dancehall star Popcaan has officially secured his fourth collaboration with Drake on

Shadow Shadow May 15, 2026

Chris Brown Names Vybz Kartel Collaboration Among His Favourite Songs on the New 27-Track Album

While Chris Brown says fans have delivered mixed reactions to his new

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Sister Nancy’s Timeless Classic ‘Bam Bam’ Certified Gold in the UK 44 Years After Its Original Release

Forty-four years after its original release, Sister Nancy’s legendary anthem Bam Bam

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

WYFL Riddim Album Hits No. 1 on U.S. Reggae Chart, Climbs Top 100 All-Genres and New Releases Rankings

DJ Mac and Crash Dummy’s WYFL Riddim continues its remarkable global rise

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” Goes Platinum in UK Amid Heated Reggae Debate in Jamaica

YG Marley continues to maintain a presence on the international music scene

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Jamaica Divided as Yaksta Sparks Social Media Firestorm After Declaring ‘Jesus Nah Come Save We’

Yaksta has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Capleton to Release Heights of Fire This Summer, His First Album in 16 Years, Featuring Damian and Stephen Marley

After 16 years without a full-length project, reggae firebrand Capleton is finally

Shadow Shadow April 27, 2026

Mavado to Receive Special Lifetime Achievement Award at IRAWMA 2026, Cementing Dancehall Legacy

As dancehall continues to evolve, one of its most defining voices, Mavado,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Popcaan and Reggae Legend Junior Reid Bridge Generations with New Purpose-Driven Collaboration ‘Born Fi Conquer’

Dancehall star Popcaan has tapped reggae royalty Junior Reid for his latest

Shadow Shadow April 4, 2026

D’Yani Signs With U.K. Label as New Single “The Little Things” Climbs to No.1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart

Jamaican singer D’Yani has secured another international milestone, officially signing with UK-based

Shadow Shadow April 3, 2026

Rare Piece of Bob Marley Dreadlock Expected to Fetch Up to £25,000 at UK Auction

A rare and deeply personal relic from Bob Marley is set to

Shadow Shadow March 31, 2026

Alkaline Honoured as ‘Champion of Culture’ by Guinness — ‘Gyal Good’ Surges on Charts Fueled by Female Fans

Dancehall star Alkaline is enjoying a wave of momentum, blending chart dominance

Shadow Shadow March 30, 2026

Popcaan Secures 10th UK Certification as “Saturnz Barz” Featuring Gorillaz Goes Silver

Dancehall heavyweight Popcaan has notched another major international win, as “Saturnz Barz,”

Shadow Shadow March 23, 2026

Alkaline Delivers Career-Defining Weekend With Sold-Out Barclays Center Show and New 16-Track Album NPT

Enigmatic dancehall star Alkaline marked a career-defining weekend, headlining the iconic Barclays

Shadow Shadow March 22, 2026

Ayetian Announces First Single from Forthcoming EP ‘JAMPACK’ After Securing 2026 MOBO Nomination

Dancehall fans, brace yourselves—Ayetian is set to release his highly anticipated EP

Shadow Shadow March 17, 2026

Nigerian Singer Patoranking Enlists Buju Banton for Second Single from His Forthcoming Fifth Studio Album

Returning to the reggae sounds that shaped his early career, Nigerian singer

Shadow Shadow March 12, 2026

Skillibeng Premieres “Ballerina” With Afrobeats Star Rema After Scoring Second U.S. Gold Certification

Fresh off a major international certification and a surge in global streaming

Shadow Shadow February 28, 2026

Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Spragga Benz and Wayne Wonder Honoured by the City of Lauderhill for Their Humanitarian Work

Jamaican music heavyweights Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Spragga Benz, Vybz Kartel and

Shadow Shadow February 24, 2026

The 2026 Battle for Dancehall Supremacy: Alkaline, Masicka and Vybz Kartel Set to Release New Albums

Only weeks into the new year, and dancehall is already heating up.

Shadow Shadow February 4, 2026

Masicka Visits Nigeria, Confirms Third Studio Album to Be Released This Year During Interview

Fresh off his role on Keznamdi’s Grammy-winning Blxxd & Fyah album, dancehall

Shadow Shadow February 3, 2026

“We Are Devastated”: Sean Paul Mourns the Loss of His Beloved Grandmother at Age 101

Dancehall icon Sean Paul is mourning the passing of his beloved grandmother,

Shadow Shadow February 1, 2026

J Capri and Charly Black’s Whine and Kotch Certified Silver in the U.K. More Than a Decade After Release

More than a decade later, Whine and Kotch is still winning. The

Shadow Shadow January 31, 2026

Spice Brushes Aside Criticism as She Reveals Plans for a Gospel Album and Dream Collaborations

Reigning dancehall queen Spice is charting a bold new course, one rooted

Shadow Shadow January 29, 2026

Aidonia Scores First-Ever Billboard Entry With Shaggy and Akon-Assisted ‘Boom Body’ Ahead of UK City Splash Debut

Aidonia has officially crossed a long-awaited global milestone. The 4th Genna head

Shadow Shadow January 28, 2026

Morgan Heritage Honoured With Multiple Grammy Certificates, Pays Tribute to Late Brother Peetah Morgan

Pride, legacy and remembrance converged in South Florida as the Morgan Heritage

Shadow Shadow January 27, 2026

Spice Details How a Near-Death Experience and Seven Surgeries Inspired Her New Gospel Song

“They were calling families to say goodbye.” Those chilling words now define

Shadow Shadow January 26, 2026

Two Kings, One Festival: Beenie Man and Vybz Kartel Among Headliners for Reggae Land 2026

Dancehall royalty will dominate the UK this summer as Beenie Man and

Shadow Shadow January 25, 2026

Spice Steps Into Her ‘Soft Girl Era’ With Confidence — Hits No.1 on iTunes Songs Chart in Six Markets

Spice is rewriting the rules of dancehall in 2026. The reigning queen

Shadow Shadow January 25, 2026

Konshens Earns First Canadian Gold Certification for Doja Cat Collaboration ‘Wine Pon You’

Almost eight years after its release, Wine Pon You is still paying

Shadow Shadow January 24, 2026

Ras-I Sets the Tone for Forthcoming Album With Lead Single “These Are the Days” Featuring Kabaka Pyramid

Ras-I signals a defining new chapter in his artistic journey with These

Shadow Shadow January 23, 2026

Jada Kingdom Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Album Chart with New EP ‘Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World’

Jamaican songbird Jada Kingdom is asserting her place at the forefront of

Shadow Shadow January 22, 2026

Reggae Genealogy to Honour Sly Dunbar, Leroy Sibbles and Mr. Vegas with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Three of Jamaica’s most influential musical architects are set to receive their

Shadow Shadow January 19, 2026

Protoje Announces 2026 U.S. and European Tour Dates Ahead of Forthcoming Album ‘The Art of Acceptance’

Fresh off the release of At We Feet, Protoje is gearing up

Shadow Shadow January 17, 2026

Ras-I Recruits Govana, Kabaka Pyramid and More for Third Studio Album Heart of Love

With Govana and Kabaka Pyramid among a powerful circle of collaborators lending

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

Shenseea Extends Her Reign as Most-Nominated Jamaican Female Artiste at the MOBO Awards — Can She Secure a Third Win?

Shenseea is once again rewriting the MOBO Awards record books. The Jamaican

Shadow Shadow January 15, 2026

It’s Been Almost 22 Years Since an Authentic Dancehall Album Won a Grammy — Will Vybz Kartel End the Drought?

It’s been almost 22 years since a true dancehall album last claimed

Shadow Shadow January 13, 2026