1Clauze Explains Why Dancehall Is Struggling to Break Into the Global Mainstream: ‘Music Is a Product, Music Is a Business’
Social commentator Reuben “1Clauze” Hussey believes contemporary dancehall must rethink its approach…
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…
Cars, Crime, Money and Women: Dancehall Has Jamaica’s Youth in Its Grip — But What Is the Culture Teaching Them?
Cars, crime, money and women. These are among the recurring themes being…
Jayds’ ‘Beast’ Is Becoming More Than an Album, It’s Emerging as His Breakthrough Statement. Here’s Why
Exactly one month after the release of his debut album Beast, Jayds…
“I Do Make Uplifting Music, It’s Just Not Getting Highlighted”: Skippa Responds to Dancehall’s Declining Morals Debate
Fresh from being named Billboard's 2026 Caribbean Rising Star, Jamaican dancehall artiste…
Shabba Ranks Goes to War for His Music, Files Lawsuit Against the Publishing Arm of Greensleeves Records
More than three decades after helping to shape the sound of modern…
Clyde McKenzie Hails Vybz Kartel as One of Jamaica’s Best Songwriters — But Says Bob Marley Remains the Benchmark
Music consultant Clyde McKenzie has hailed Vybz Kartel as one of Jamaica's…
“We Will Change It”: Vybz Kartel’s Newly Signed Female Artiste Vows to Change Perception That Women’s Success Is Limited in the Music Industry
As the first female artiste signed to Vybz Kartel’s GreedyLion/Vybz Kartel Muzik…
“Respect the Art and the Artist”: Rytikal Warns Producers Against Releasing Old and Unreleased Music Without Clearance
Dancehall artiste Rytikal is drawing a firm line around his catalogue, warning…
“I’m Used to Record Sales, Not Views and Likes”: Barrington Levy Wants a Return to Vinyl and Real Music
Barrington Levy has delivered a pointed message to today’s music industry, pushing…
Is D’Yani Ready to Become Jamaica’s Next Global Reggae Star? UK Music Executive Calls Him a ‘Great Addition to the Label’
Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani is stepping into a pivotal moment in his…
Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed Again, Entertainer and Co-Accused to Return to Court on September 9
Flippa Moggela will have to wait another month for his next court…
D’Yani Unveils Official Cover Art and Tracklist for Debut Album ‘LLAP’, Set for August 21 Release
Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani has unveiled the official cover art and tracklist…
Caribbean Music Awards Heads to Trinidad After Three Years in Brooklyn, Expands into a Three-Day Celebration
The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards is making its biggest move since its…
Mr Vegas, Robert Livingston and Stranger Cole Among Nine Entertainment Figures to Receive Jamaica’s National Honours
Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas, veteran producers Robert Livingston and Michael Anthony Bennett,…
Fresh Legal Battle Looms for Squash: Florida Woman Files Lawsuit for US$30,000 Just Months Before His Release From Prison
Dancehall artiste Squash is facing fresh legal trouble just months before his…
Etana Says She ‘Cried’ Watching Elephant Man Push Longtime Associate Fahya Off Stage in Now-Viral Incident
Reggae songstress Etana has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding dancehall…
Nairobi Officially Overtakes Kingston as Vybz Kartel’s Top Streaming City on YouTube After Years of Unwavering Support from Kenya
Kingston may be the birthplace of Vybz Kartel, but Nairobi has become…
Flippa Moggela Co-Accused Becomes First to Plead Guilty in U.S. Drug Case Ahead of August 10 Court Date
The U.S. federal drug conspiracy case involving dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela has…
12 Days to Go: Will Masicka’s Forever Reign Become the Fifth Jamaican Album to Reach Billboard’s Reggae Chart in 2026?
With just 12 days remaining until the release of his highly anticipated…
Dancehall Artiste Najeeriii Earns Spot on Billboard’s Prestigious 2026 ’21 Under 21′ List
Jamaican dancehall artiste Najeeriii has secured one of the music industry's most…
‘Never Doubt Yourself’: Valiant Responds to Critics as Social Media Erupts Over His ‘Dancehall Column’ and ‘King’ Remarks
Dancehall star Valiant has responded to critics after social media erupted over…
“I’m One of Dancehall’s Columns”: Valiant Believes He Could Be Dancehall’s Next King Within Two Years
Amidst an interesting year that has seen him dominate Caribbean charts with…
Derrick Morgan vs Queen Ifrica: Supreme Court Sets December Hearing for High-Profile Defamation Lawsuit
The legal battle between ska legend Derrick Morgan and his daughter, reggae…
Reggae Jam Festival Fires Back at Demarco’s Claims as Dancehall Star Threatens Legal Action
A public dispute has erupted between dancehall artiste Demarco and the organisers…
Demarco Pulls Out of Reggae Jam Festival 2026, Cites Unfulfilled Contractual Obligations
Dancehall star Demarco has withdrawn from Reggae Jam Festival 2026, alleging that…
Key Witness in Music Producer Shab Don’s Triple-Murder Case Faces Double-Murder Trial in the U.S. This November
Jahreme 'J-Man' Shelton, an associate of Dancehall artiste Squash whom prosecutors intend…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
“It Was Getting Hard”: Dexta Daps Reveals He Was About to Quit Music Before His Mother’s Words Changed Everything
One conversation with his mother may have changed the course of dancehall…
Chronic Law Breaks Silence After Arrest: Claims He Is Being ‘Repeatedly Targeted and Harassed’, Says Media Is Damaging His Reputation
For the first time since his latest arrest in the United States,…
Months After Release From 73-Day ICE Detention, Chronic Law Detained Again In Florida On Firearm-Related Charges
Just months after turning his widely publicised 73-day ICE detention into the…
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…
Shaggy Working on New Stage Musical About His Life Following Success with Sting in Acclaimed Production The Last Ship
Reggae-dancehall icon Shaggy has revealed that his remarkable journey from Kingston to…
Yaksta Announces First-Ever UK Headlining Summer Tour Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album
Yaksta is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career…
Keznamdi and Live Nation Announce First Leg of Major U.S. Tour After Sold-Out New York and Los Angeles Concerts
Fresh off a Grammy-winning season and two sold-out concerts in New York…
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…
Future Fambo Survives Mild Heart Attack in New York, Says He’ll Turn to God in 2026
Dancehall artiste Future Fambo is counting his blessings after surviving what doctors…
First Round of Voting Opens: Submissions Dip by 2.67% as 73 Albums Vie for the ‘Best Reggae Album’ Grammy
The competition for the coveted Best Reggae Album Grammy is officially underway,…
Spotify Deletes 75 Million Spam Tracks as Company Tightens Rules Around AI Music Amid Growing Debate in Jamaica
Amid conversations surrounding AI in music taking center stage in Jamaica, Swedish…
“It A Guh Get Outta Hand”: Demarco Calls for Peace as Feud Between Chronic Law and Malie Donn Escalates
Demarco has stepped into the crosshairs of Dancehall, not with a new…
Keznamdi Goes Viral with Controversial Freestyle, Gets Endorsements from Dancehall and Hip-Hop Stars
Reggae firebrand Keznamdi has set social media ablaze with his “Hollywxxd (Blxxd…
“I Didn’t Even Get to Say Goodbye”: Reggae Singer Mortimer Mourns Mother’s Passing While on European Tour
Reggae singer Mortimer is facing one of the most heartbreaking chapters of…
TikTok Rolls Out New Songwriter Feature, Shining a Spotlight on the Creatives Behind Your Favourite Hits
A bold new feature on TikTok is turning the spotlight on the…
‘Shake It To The Max (Fly)’ Remix Surges to No. 1 on Shazam Global Top 10, Becoming the Most Searched Song in the World
According to new data from Shazam on Monday (July 28), 12 tracks…
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…
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…
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…