Tag: Jamaican music

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

Beres Hammond Issues Apology After Facebook Hack Ahead of Love & Harmony Cruise

Reggae luminary Beres Hammond is addressing a social media security breach head-on,…

Shadow Shadow January 13, 2026

Vybz Kartel and Former Business Partner Corey Todd Reunite After Almost 15-Year Split: Dancehall Fans React

Almost 15 years after a bitter split that shook dancehall, Vybz Kartel…

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

J’Calm Enlists Star-Studded Cast Including Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder and Ky-Mani Marley for Sophomore Album Emotions

Fresh off heavy international radio rotation and critical recognition across Europe and…

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

Richie Stephens Transforms a Final Farewell into a Powerful Jimmy Cliff Tribute with Trapped

What began as a single, unplanned performance at the funeral of reggae…

Shadow Shadow January 8, 2026

Sean Paul Earns His 10th UK Platinum Single, Becoming the Most-Certified Jamaican Artiste in British Chart History

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul continues to rewrite the UK record books. More…

Shadow Shadow January 8, 2026

Bugle Expands His Musical Legacy as Daughter Layla-Rei Balances School and Music With Debut Single “Good Over Evil”

Bugle is ushering in 2026 with purpose, pride and generational vision. The…

Shadow Shadow January 6, 2026

CJTheChemist & Chronic Law Close 2025 on a High: ‘NY Girls’ Hits Audiomack’s Top 10 Across 7 Caribbean Markets

Award-winning producer CJTheChemist wrapped up 2025 with a bang as his single…

Shadow Shadow January 6, 2026

Final Round of Grammy Voting Closes Today: Who Will Take Home the Golden Gramophone for Best Reggae Album?

With the clock winding down on the final round of voting for…

Shadow Shadow January 5, 2026

Sister Nancy’s Bam Bam Returns to the Billboard Chart More Than 40 Years After Release with HUGEL & Solto Remake

More than four decades after it first shook sound systems in Jamaica,…

Shadow Shadow January 3, 2026

Jayds Scores First Million Views with ‘Beast’ Ahead of Highly Anticipated Collaboration with Aidonia

Dancehall artiste Jayds has crossed a major digital milestone, officially notching his…

Shadow Shadow December 17, 2025

From Annoying to Addictive: Dancehall Fans Say Shawn Storm Should Thank Masicka for Viral Hit

What began as a reluctant response to a lyrical call-out has evolved…

Shadow Shadow December 16, 2025