Juno Awards Controversy: Reggae and Three Other Categories Dropped for 2025 Ceremony
The Juno Awards, Canada's premier music awards show, has sparked controversy within…
Macka Diamond Sets Sights on Grammy Win After Recognition at Certificate Ceremony
Jamaican songstress Macka Diamond is setting her sights on Grammy glory with…
Blaize Shell Shell Beating the Odds Amid New Music Drought and Vybz Kartel Mania
In a period marked by a noticeable dip in new reggae and…
Music Distributors Report Decline in Reggae & Dancehall Releases for August: Is Vybz Kartel to Blame?
Three prominent Reggae and Dancehall music distributors within the Caribbean diaspora have…
67th Grammy Awards: Last Call for Reggae and Dancehall Submissions as Entries Close August 30!
As the 67th Grammy Awards draw near, the clock is ticking for…
Shawn Storm Snubs Gaza Reunion: A Glimpse into the Fractured World of the Portmore Empire
The Portmore Empire, once a formidable force in dancehall led by Vybz…
Bugle Announces Release Date for His Star-Studded Fifth Studio Album ‘Apex’
Reggae stalwart Bugle has announced the release date for his eagerly awaited…
Munga Honorable to Release 13-Track EP ‘G.R.E.A.T’ This Fall, Promises Rich Tapestry of Sounds
Prominent Dancehall artist Munga Honorable is set to release his second E.P.,…
Spice and The FIX Reconcile After Six Years: Fans React as Anticipation Builds for Exclusive Interview
Six years after their initial fallout, the reigning queen of dancehall, Spice,…
Shenseea and Drake’s Leaked Song Surfaces Online: Social Media Users React
A leaked track featuring Jamaican songstress Shenseea and Canadian rapper Drake has…
‘All Is Not Lost’: Skatta Burrell Addresses Bounty Killer’s Withdrawal from Reggae Sumfest 2024
Cordel 'Skatta' Burrell, a key member of the Downsound Entertainment and Reggae…
Squidell Spotted in Jamaica with Popcaan, Govana, and Several U.K. Artistes; Book Signing Set for Wednesday
Renowned artiste manager, music producer, and A&R executive at Atlantic UK, Squidell, was…
Shenseea Unveils ‘Game Of Thrones’ Themed Trailer Ahead of Sophomore Album Release This Friday
Jamaican songstress Shenseea has once again captivated audiences, this time with the release of…
Brand Specialist and Music Critic Lloyd Laing: “Not Every Female Artist Needs Sex Appeal to Sell Music”
Over the weekend, Lloyd Laing, a notable Jamaican media brand specialist and music critic, reignited the…
Squidell Shares Insights About Renowned Music Producer Mikey Bennett From His Forthcoming Book
In the vibrant tapestry of the Jamaican music industry, where aliases often punctuate…
Universal Music Group and TikTok End Feud, Sign New Licensing Agreement, Jamaican Artists to Benefit
In a significant move for both the music and social media industries, Universal…
Promise Kept: Pamputtae Rocks Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Tour as Opening Act
Pamputtae, the Jamaican dancehall sensation, created a stir in Toronto yesterday as she took the stage…
Atlantic U.K A&R and Artiste Manager Squidell To Release First Book on the Unfiltered Dancehall Culture in Jamaica
Artiste manager, music producer and recently appointed A&R executive at Atlantic U.K.…
Bounty Killer Shows Support for American Rapper NBA YoungBoy Following His Arrest in Utah
Jamaican dancehall legend Bounty Killer, renowned for his outspokenness and advocacy for social…
Bugle and Chronic Law’s ‘Real Storm’ Among the Top 5 Most Trending Songs on YouTube Music Chart
With the dynamic collaboration between Rastafarian crooner Bugle and dancehall frontrunner Chronic Law, their latest…
Sean Paul’s ‘The Trinity’ Album Certified Double Platinum by Recording Industry Association of America
Dancehall luminary Sean Paul's musical mastery continues to resonate globally as his third studio…
Queen Ifrica Takes Aim at Spice in New Social Media Rant, Questioning Her Authenticity and Morality
In a fiery social media rant that has ignited fervent debate within…
Jamaican Government to Launch Insurance Programs for Entertainment and Creative Practitioners This Year
In a groundbreaking move aimed at safeguarding the welfare of Jamaica's entertainment and creative practitioners,…
Gender Bias or The Ugly Truth? Music Critic Lloyd Laing Takes Aim at ‘Misguided Female Artists’
Jamaican brand specialist, scholar, and music critic Lloyd Laing has found himself at…
Women Making Their Mark in Dancehall: Jamaica Ranks Highest in Caribbean for Gender Equality
As the world celebrated International Women's Day yesterday, March 8, 2024, the spotlight turned to…
TikTok Turmoil: Independent Music Publishers Could Leave Platform in May, Warns Publishing Agency
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the intersection of music and…
Jada Kingdom Sparks Uproar on Social Media After Labelling Herself the ‘Gen-Z Jezebel’ in Upcoming Song
Jamaican songstress Jada Kingdom has sparked controversy on social media with a preview…
Burna Boy’s ‘African Giant’ Album Featuring Damian Marley and Serani Certified Platinum in France
In a resounding demonstration of the transcendent power of African music on the global…
Winford Williams at Island Music Conference: ‘As an Artist, Focus on Building Your Craft Instead of Trying to Make the News’
The second edition of the Island Music Conference (IMC), which concluded on Sunday, February…
Music Executive Adam Gross Shares Insights on Masicka Signing and Tips for New Artists Seeking Major Deals
Adam Gross, President of the California-based Ineffable Music Group, recently discussed the difficulties…
Police Shutdown Protoje’s ‘Lost In Time Festival’: Entertainment Community Reacts With Outrage
The Jamaican entertainment community is reeling from what they perceive as yet…
Byron Messia Strikes Gold Again: ‘Talibans’ Certified Gold in the UK, Following Success in Canada
Byron Messia, one of the rising stars of dancehall, continues to make…
New Report Exposes Streaming Dilemma: 158 Million Songs Had Less Than 1,000 Plays, 45 Million Got No Plays
In Jamaica, many artists within the local music industry are currently grappling with…
Entertainment and Media Fraternity Rally Behind Julian Marley and Alex Antaeus’ Grammy Celebration
On Thursday evening, the entertainment and media fraternity turned out in droves…
Shaggy Shares Key Insights at IMC: Why Artists Should Build the Right Team and Prioritize Authenticity
International dancehall superstar Shaggy, Chairman of the Island Music Conference (IMC), delivered a stimulating…
Reggae Singer YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’ Surges on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
The music industry is abuzz with the meteoric rise of YG Marley, a…
Teejay’s Debut EP ‘I Am Chippy’ Hits The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart After Topping iTunes
Jamaican dancehall luminary Teejay has not only marked his official entry onto the Billboard Reggae…
From High School Sweethearts to Engaged: Teejay Pops The Question to His Long-time Girlfriend
Dancehall star Teejay, whose given name is Timoy Jones, over the weekend proposed…
Popcaan Fined J$40,000 For Noise Abatement Act Stemming from Last December’s Unruly Fest
Andrae Sutherland, widely recognized by his stage name Popcaan, was subjected to legal proceedings…
Grammy Glory: Producer Notnice Shines with Julian Marley and Antaeus’ ‘Best Reggae Album’ Win!
Renowned Jamaican producer Ainsley Morris, widely known as Notnice, secured the prestigious title of…
Jamaican Artists Caught in Crossfire as Universal Music Group Threatens to Pull Music Catalogue from TikTok
Universal Music Group (UMG)Â has announced its intention to withdraw its entire music…
U.K-Based Music Executive Reveals Major Labels Are Closely Monitoring The Jamaican Music Scene
Contrary to popular belief, major music labels are closely monitoring the dynamic…
Teejay Leads the Nominations Ahead of Masicka and Spice at the 41st IRAWMA Awards
As the reggae world eagerly awaits the 41st International Reggae and World Music…
A Decade in the Making: The FIX Set to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary with Bounty Killer
Entertainment media brand The FIX, formerly known as "Nightly Fix," is set to…
Veteran Music Executive Murray Elias Apologizes to Skillibeng, Clarifies Why “Whap Whap” Flopped
In the aftermath of the controversy surrounding his remarks about dancehall artiste Skillibeng,…
Skillibeng Still Signed to RCA; Shaggy Fires Back at Music Executive, in Defense of Dancehall
Following the bold claims made by veteran music executive Murray Elias, asserting that…
Dancehall Artiste Jafrass Accuses Notnice of Sabotage, Scolds Producer in Online Rant
On Sunday afternoon, dancehall artist Jafrass took to social media to offload a series…
Jada Kingdom Shuns D’Angel’s Challenge, Vows to Never Engage in a Feud with Spice
Amid the ongoing musical skirmishes between artists, D'Angel recently joined the fray with a…
Masicka and Shaggy Spotted in Studio Recording: Is a New Dancehall Collaboration in the Works?
In a noteworthy collaboration, dancehall frontrunner Masicka and Grammy Award-winning artist Shaggy have recently joined forces…
Dancehall Producer Damage Musiq Takes Aim at Teejay, Labelling the Entertainer as ‘Ungrateful’
In recent events, music producer Dwayne Parkinson, widely recognized as Damage Musiq, took to…