Tag: Jamaican music

Ninjaman, Son and Co-Accused Fight Life Sentences as Appeal Court Hears New Arguments

Dancehall icon Desmond 'Ninjaman' Ballentine, his son Janiel Ballentine and co-accused Dennis

Shadow Shadow July 23, 2026

Fantan Mojah’s Family Warns Public Against Fake Fundraising Campaigns Following Singer’s Death

Just one week after the death of reggae singer Fantan Mojah, his

Shadow Shadow July 21, 2026

Bugle Spearheads New Initiative Bringing Live Music Performances to Jamaica’s Inner-City Communities

Reggae artiste Bugle is spearheading a new initiative to revive live music

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

‘This a History’: Vybz Kartel and Mavado Deliver the Reunion Dancehall Fans Waited 18 Years to See

Few moments in dancehall history have carried as much anticipation as the

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Craigy T Builds Momentum With New Singles Ahead of His Solo Debut Album Arriving August 7

After earning praise for the reflective Letter to the Lord, which surpassed

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Keznamdi and Charly Black Energise 22,000 at New York Festival as Reggae Star Builds Momentum Ahead of Live Nation Tour

More than 22,000 fans turned out for the Caribbean Night Festival at

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Aidonia and Alkaline Set to Headline Antigua’s La Playa Privada Amid Continued Chart Success

Dancehall heavyweights Aidonia and Alkaline are set to headline La Playa Privada

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Capleton Honoured with Living Legend Award, Pays Tribute to Fantan Mojah: “He Will Never Be Forgotten”

Fresh from receiving a Living Legend Award, reggae firebrand Capleton says his

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Jamaican Dancehall Stars Secure 13 Nominations at the 2026 African Music Magazine Awards

Jamaica continues to cement its status as a global reggae and dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026

Buju Banton’s 13th Studio Album Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 3 and No. 17 on the U.S iTunes Reggae and All-Genres Charts

Buju Banton's message about preserving dancehall's identity is already striking a chord

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026

“You Cannot Trap Dancehall”: Buju Banton Defends the Genre’s Identity Ahead of New Album Release

Grammy-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has made a passionate call to protect

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Billboard Names Ayetian Caribbean Up-and-Comer of the Month After 22.9 Million U.S. Streams and JamPack’s Top 3 iTunes Debut

Ayetian's breakout year continues to reach new heights after Billboard named the

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Fantan Mojah Returns to U.S. iTunes Albums and Songs Charts Following His Death as Fans Celebrate His Legacy

Late reggae singer Fantan Mojah's music has surged back onto the U.S.

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies After Prolonged Battle With Severe Heart Condition

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died following a protracted battle with a

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Yaksta Announces 19-Track Deluxe Edition of ‘The Microphone Saved Me’, Teases Three Versions of Album

Reggae firebrand Yaksta is not finished with The Microphone Saved Me, revealing

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Yaksta Eyes Global Market Expansion With Year-Long ‘Roar Tour’ Across Three Continents

Jamaican crooner Yaksta is stepping into a defining chapter of his musical

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

U.S. Court Orders Chronic Law Held in Federal Custody Until Trial in Firearms Case, Faces Up to 10 Years if Convicted

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law has been ordered to remain in federal custody

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

34 Years Later, Inner Circle’s 1992 Classic ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Platinum in the UK

Inner Circle’s timeless reggae anthem Sweat (A La La La La Long)

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2026

From Sting Rivals to UK Headliners: Tickets Go on Sale for Vybz Kartel and Mavado’s Long-Awaited Reunion at London’s O2 Arena

Nearly 20 years after their unforgettable Sting showdown helped define a generation

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Flippa Moggela Drug Case Delayed Until August 10 as Judge Grants More Time to Review Evidence

Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela's U.S. federal drug conspiracy case has been delayed

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Notnice Assembles All-Star Cast for New Summer Project as Armanii and Nordia Mothersille’s Songs Surpass 1 Million YouTube Views

Billboard-recognised producer Ainsley "Notnice" Morris is bringing together one of the strongest

Shadow Shadow July 9, 2026

Masicka Reflects on 438: “I Was More Aggressive and Expressive”, Says New Album Represents a Different Stage of His Life

As anticipation builds for Forever Reign, Masicka is reflecting on where it

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

Aidonia Set for Double Duty in Atlanta and New Jersey as Like How Yuh Feel Surges and Anticipation Builds for New Project

With his latest single Like How Yuh Feel continuing to generate strong

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

Masicka Breaks Silence: Calls Forever Reign a “Masterpiece”, Promises His Most Vulnerable Album Yet with Surprise Collaborations

Weeks after announcing Forever Reign, Masicka has finally broken his silence on

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

2027 Grammy Submissions Officially Open: Will We See an Increase In Entries for the Best ‘Reggae Album’ Category?

The road to the 69th Grammy Awards officially began on Tuesday, July

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

Nearly 15 Years and Over 1 Billion Combined Views & Streams Later, Sean Paul’s ‘Got 2 Luv U’ Certified Platinum in the U.K.

Nearly 15 years after its release, Sean Paul’s global crossover hit Got

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

Popcaan Nears 2 Billion Spotify Streams as “Clean” Collaboration With Likkle Vybz Creates Full-Circle Kartel Legacy Moment

As Popcaan closes in on 2 billion Spotify streams globally, the dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Vybz Kartel Earns First UK Gold Certification as Nigerian Star Mr Eazi and Dre Skull Tap Dancehall Icon for New Afrobeats Anthem

Vybz Kartel’s global resurgence continues to gain momentum after the dancehall superstar

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2026

10 Years Later, Alkaline’s ‘New Level Unlocked’ Still Dominating Regional Charts Alongside ‘NPT’ Album

Ten years after helping redefine the sound and energy of modern dancehall,

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2026

Shenseea Unveils New ‘Brucksweat’ Single for Summer Following FIFA World Cup 2026 Soundtrack Campaign

Fresh off the international spotlight of the FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2026

Aidonia to Release New Project This Year as Management Remains Tight-Lipped on Whether It’s an EP or His Long-Awaited Album

Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia is officially preparing to release a brand-new project later

Shadow Shadow July 2, 2026

Jahmiel’s Fourth Studio Album ‘Against All Odds’ Featuring Masicka, Charly Black, Jahshii and Yohan Marley Arrives July 10

Dancehall artiste Jahmiel is building momentum ahead of the July 10 release

Shadow Shadow July 1, 2026

Essential Notes Review: Ras-I Proves Reggae Still Heals on Emotional New Album ‘Heart of Love’

On the 15th of May, fast-rising reggae artist Ras-I released his third

squidell squidell June 30, 2026

Kranium Earns Second RIAA Gold Certification as a Lead Artist — Catalogue Surpasses One Billion Global Streams

With more than one billion global streams and now two RIAA Gold-certified

Shadow Shadow June 30, 2026

Aidonia Delivers Explosive Set at St. Kitts Music Festival — Jayds Makes His Presence Felt Amid Summer Campaign

Aidonia delivered one of the biggest moments of the 2026 St. Kitts

Shadow Shadow June 29, 2026

REVIEW: Yaksta’s ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ Is One of Jamaica’s Best Albums in Years — But Not Enough People Heard It

With militant social commentary, Rastafari consciousness, emotional vulnerability and some of the

Shadow Shadow June 29, 2026

U.S. Court Sentences Jamaican Music Producer Countree Hype to 5 Years and 10 Months in Gun Smuggling Case

Countree Hype built a name in dancehall music working with some of

Shadow Shadow June 26, 2026

Grammys Spotlight Jamaican Singer D’Yani With “Journey” Acoustic Premiere On Official YouTube Channel

Following the breakout success of “The Little Things” — the Hurricane Melissa-inspired

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2026

Billboard Names Runkus’ ‘Supernova’ Among ‘The 50 Best Albums of 2026 So Far’ Alongside Drake, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars

Jamaican crooner Runkus is receiving major international acclaim after Billboard named his

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2026

Skillibeng, Drake And Diplo Tease New Music — Could This Be The Next Big Dancehall Crossover Hit For 2026?

In 2023, Skillibeng opened for Drake during the launch of the It's

Shadow Shadow June 23, 2026

Alkaline and Vybz Kartel’s Albums Hit Billboard in 2026 — Can Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’ Make It Three for Dancehall?

With both Alkaline and Vybz Kartel already securing Billboard Reggae Albums chart

Shadow Shadow June 22, 2026

Vybz Kartel Says He’s Done Recording Graphic Gun Songs, Reveals Over 104 Songs Were Recorded for ‘God & Time’ Album

Fresh off debuting at No. 6 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart,

Shadow Shadow June 19, 2026

Vybz Kartel Ranked 3rd After Securing His 12th Billboard Entry, but No.1 Spot on the Reggae Albums Chart Remains Elusive

Vybz Kartel may have secured another Billboard milestone with his latest album

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

Rockabye by Clean Bandit Featuring Anne-Marie and Sean Paul Surpasses 3.1 Billion Views, Becomes 28th Fastest Song to Reach Milestone

Sean Paul has secured another major global milestone after Rockabye officially surpassed

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s ‘God & Time’ Debuts at No. 6 on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart After Securing Five Caribbean Music Awards Nominations

Vybz Kartel is once again dominating dancehall headlines as his latest album,

Shadow Shadow June 16, 2026

Dancehall Fans React as Masicka Announces First Major U.S. Headlining Concert at Barclays Center Ahead of Upcoming Album

Masicka has sent many dancehall fans into celebration mode after officially announcing

Shadow Shadow June 15, 2026

From Grammy Glory to Sold-Out Concerts, Keznamdi’s Rise Continues With Multiple Nominations at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Just months after making history with his Grammy-winning album BLXXD & FYAH,

Shadow Shadow June 15, 2026

Masicka Continues Building Momentum Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album With 5 Caribbean Music Awards Nominations

Just weeks after confirming that his third studio album is complete, Jamaican

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026