Tag: Jamaican music

From Trial to the Throne: Vybz Kartel’s One-Year Freedom Anniversary and Rise to King of the Dancehall

Thursday, July 31, 2025, marks exactly one year since Vybz Kartel walked

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2025

Alkaline Releases ‘Priority’ Ahead of Star-Studded Headlining Concert at Barclays Center This Summer

Dancehall star Alkaline is turning up the heat this summer with the

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2025

“Condolences, My Brother”: Vybz Kartel, Spice, Teejay Among Others Rally Around Rvssian After Family Tragedy

An emotional outpouring of love and support has flooded social media for

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2025

Cham Releases Fourth Studio Album Sherlock, Showcasing Grit and Growth — Announces Summer Tour Dates

Grammy-nominated dancehall star Baby Cham, widely known simply as Cham, has made

Shadow Shadow July 25, 2025

Tifa Wants a Real Man for the Summer—Bugle Responds with Flirtatious New Single ‘Inside Warm’

Dancehall songstress Tifa has made it clear: she wants a real man

Shadow Shadow July 24, 2025

Grammy Certificate Ceremony 2025 Returns to Kingston This September; Romain Virgo, Steely & Clevie, and Robert Livingston Among Honourees

In a powerful celebration of reggae and dancehall’s global impact, legendary producers

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2025

Beenie Man Honoured with Special Citation by NYC Mayor for His Impact on Global Music and Caribbean Culture

Beenie Man’s headlining appearance at the Rise Up NYC concert series this

Shadow Shadow July 21, 2025

Travis Scott’s ‘JACKBOYS 2’ Featuring Vybz Kartel Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 — Biggest Rap Sales Week Since 2024

Travis Scott’s JACKBOYS 2 has made a bold entrance on the Billboard

Shadow Shadow July 21, 2025

Dexta Daps Earns First Solo U.K. Silver Certification for “Shabba Madda Pot” Following Feature on Davido’s Silver-Certified ‘Timeless’ Album

Dancehall star Dexta Daps is making major inroads internationally, scoring two Silver

Shadow Shadow July 21, 2025

Govana Steals the Spotlight at Reggae Sumfest Night One with Emotional Tribute and SUV Gift to Mom, Teases New Album

Dancehall star Govana delivered a powerful and unforgettable performance during the first

Shadow Shadow July 19, 2025

A New King Has Risen: Vybz Kartel Crowned at Reggae Sumfest 2025, Pays Respect to Beenie Man as ‘Former King’

Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel was officially crowned King of the Dancehall on

Shadow Shadow July 19, 2025

“Leave Dancehall Alone!” — Fans Push Back Against Police Warning on Use of Profanity Ahead of Reggae Sumfest Night 1

Reggae and dancehall fans are voicing their discontent across social media after

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2025

Masicka, the New Face of Apple Music’s Reggae Category, Promises to Bring “Same Flame” to Reggae Sumfest Performance

Dancehall powerhouse Masicka is riding high on a wave of international recognition

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2025

Bugle Returns to the Reggae Sumfest Stage After 10-Year Hiatus — Next Stop: California’s Reggae on the River

This weekend, reggae firebrand Bugle makes his highly anticipated return to the

Shadow Shadow July 15, 2025

Hype Over Substance: Singer Nordia Mothersille Laments the Lack of Support for Good Music in the Industry

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and Notnice Recording artiste Nordia Mothersille has made a

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2025

Travis Scott Unleashes Star-Studded ‘JACKBOYS 2’ Album—Vybz Kartel, Tyla & 21 Savage Among Heavyweight Features

American rapper Travis Scott is turning up the heat this summer with

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2025

Gramps Morgan’s Reggae Ballad ‘If You’re Looking for Me’ Featured in New Tyler Perry Netflix Movie

After earning his very first platinum plaque for over one million units

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2025

Pepsi and Brush1 The Road Marshal Set the Summer Ablaze with “Flava & Riddim” Ahead of Reggae Sumfest 2025

Summer in Jamaica just got its official soundtrack, and it’s blazing with

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2025

Cham Taps Damian and Stephen Marley for Gritty New Single from Forthcoming Album ‘Sherlock’ Set for July 25 Release

Baby Cham has teamed up with reggae powerhouses Stephen Marley and Damian

Shadow Shadow July 11, 2025

Alkaline Prevails Amid Interview Controversy, Silences Critics with Stellar Performance at New Rules Festival 2025

Dancehall star Alkaline prevailed at New Rules Festival this past weekend, delivering

Shadow Shadow July 6, 2025

Was it a PR Misstep or a Masterclass in Mystery? Alkaline’s Cliff Hughes Interview Sparks Online Debate

In what was billed as his first on-air interview in over a

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2025

DASECA Scores Songwriting Credit on International Pop Star Lorde’s New Album Virgin Featuring Dexta Daps Sample

International pop sensation Lorde has sampled Dexta Daps’s sensual track “Morning Love”

Shadow Shadow July 2, 2025

Lila Iké Announces Debut Album ‘Treasure Self Love’ Set for August 22, Ahead of New Music Premiere with Masicka

Reggae songstress Lila Iké has officially announced her long-anticipated debut album Treasure

Shadow Shadow July 1, 2025

Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ Featuring Sean Paul and Shaggy Certified Gold in France

Spice, the reigning queen of dancehall, has added another glittering accolade to

Shadow Shadow July 1, 2025

Agent Sasco & Usain Bolt Join Forces for ‘Spend Time’ — A Dancehall Anthem Championing Purpose Over Possessions

In a refreshing twist to the current dancehall landscape, where controversy often

Shadow Shadow June 30, 2025

Capleton Kicks Off 2025 Europe & U.K. Summer Tour After Calling for Greater Recognition for Industry Icons

Reggae firebrand Capleton, also known as “King Shango,” is lighting up the

Shadow Shadow June 30, 2025

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” Certified 2X Platinum in Canada, Surpasses 439 Million Spotify Streams

YG Marley’s genre-defining anthem “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” has reached yet

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2025

“Water Is My Best Friend Now” — Dancehall Artiste Nitty Kutchie Reflects on Life After Suffering Minor Heart Attack

Renowned Dancehall artiste and former member of the iconic Scare Dem Crew,

Shadow Shadow June 24, 2025

Notnice and Popcaan Reunite for ‘Lifestyle Moment’ — Their First Official Collaboration in Almost Six Years

Grammy award-winning producer Ainsley ‘Notnice’ Morris is stirring excitement in the dancehall

Shadow Shadow June 23, 2025

Dancehall Artiste Versi Set to Release Long-Awaited Debut Album ‘P.V.O. [Portland’s Very Own]’ This Summer

Dancehall sensation Versi is set to make a major statement this summer

Shadow Shadow June 20, 2025

Reggae Legend Leroy Gibbons Dies After Studio Collapse; PM Holness Calls His Passing “A Great Loss to Our Cultural Landscape”

Veteran Jamaican reggae artist Leroy Gibbons has passed away after collapsing at

Shadow Shadow June 18, 2025

Konshens Announces Fifth Studio Album ‘Pool Party’ Featuring The Game, Skillibeng & Charly Blacks, Set for June 27 Release

Dancehall star Konshens is making waves once again with the announcement of

Shadow Shadow June 18, 2025

Skeng Releases Highly Anticipated ’13th Street Tape’ — A Bold Return Packed with Grit, Storytelling, and Street Energy!

Dancehall sensation Skeng ignited excitement across the scene on Friday, June 13,

Shadow Shadow June 14, 2025

New U.S. Music Sales Certification Program to Benefit Jamaican Independent Artists and Labels

Jamaican independent artists, such as Spice and Vybz Kartel, as well as

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2025

Buju Banton Confirms Full Dancehall Album Coming This Summer at BET Awards —Nearly a Year After Announcement

Nearly a year after first teasing fans with the news on South

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2025

Chronixx Returns to the London Stage This Summer with New Music from His Highly Anticipated Album ‘Exile’

Reggae sensation Chronixx is set to make his long-awaited return to the

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2025

“I’d Love to Collab with Adele”: Grammy-Winning Songwriter Nordia Mothersille Strives for ‘Greatness’

Notnice Recording artiste and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Nordia Mothersille has her eyes set

Shadow Shadow June 7, 2025

Buju Banton Excites BET Experience 2025 with First Los Angeles Concert in Over 20 Years

Reggae firebrand Buju Banton lit up the Hollywood Palladium with electrifying energy

Shadow Shadow June 7, 2025

“All Funds Were Acquired Legally,” Says Trinidadian Promoter Regarding Vybz Kartel Payment Investigation

Amid mounting scrutiny over the failed One Caribbean Music Festival in Trinidad

Shadow Shadow June 5, 2025

SMURFS Movie Taps Shenseea for Official Soundtrack Featuring Rihanna, Tyla, Cardi B and DJ Khaled

Blue just got a whole lot bolder! The upcoming SMURFS movie is

Shadow Shadow June 2, 2025

Production Hurdles Delay Laden’s Debut Album as He Prepares for Reggae Sumfest Return After 13-Year Hiatus

Dancehall artist Laden is making a bold return to the spotlight, set

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2025

Vybz Kartel to Be Officially Crowned ‘King of the Dancehall’ at Reggae Sumfest 2025

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel is set to receive one of the genre's

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2025

YG Marley’s Monster Hit “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” Has Officially Sold Over 5 Million Units Worldwide

Reggae sensation YG Marley continues to solidify his place in music history

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2025

Bounty Killer Announces Star-Studded Lineup for First U.S. Show in 15 Years: Aidonia, Mavado & Masicka Confirmed

Dancehall legend Bounty Killer is making his long-awaited return to American soil—but

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2025

Bugle & Bishop Escobar’s “Pull Up” Finds Success in Africa Ahead of Highly Anticipated Reggae Sumfest Return

Reggae firebrand Bugle is riding high in 2025 with a string of

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2025

Jamaican Songbird Sevana and Tessellated to Embark on ‘Need Me’ U.K. Tour This June

Fresh off a soulful performance at the Romain Virgo and Friends Mother’s

Shadow Shadow May 26, 2025

450 Unveils Tracklist for Debut Album ‘Pieces of Me’ Ahead of Best of the Best Performance

Jamaican breakout star 450 is setting the stage for a landmark moment

Shadow Shadow May 24, 2025