Tag: reggae culture

Popcaan Earns First-Ever Billboard Hot 100 Entry With Drake Collaboration ‘Amazing Shape’

For years, Popcaan has been one of dancehall’s most internationally recognised voices,

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

“Film Is Jamaica’s Next Goldmine” — PM Andrew Holness Pushes Bold Vision To Turn Jamaica Into A Global Movie Hub

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s film industry could soon become

Shadow Shadow May 26, 2026

“Back To Work”: Quada Signals Dancehall Comeback After Release On Bail Following Months In Custody

Dancehall artiste Quada is officially back on the streets and wasting no

Shadow Shadow May 25, 2026

Tarrus Riley Removed From Best Of The Best Festival Line-Up, Artiste Management Issues Official Statement

Jamaican reggae singer Tarrus Riley has been officially removed from the upcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Spice Wins Dual Honours For ‘Best Stagecraft’ and ‘Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award’ at the 43rd IRAWMA

Fresh off her musical exploits in Uganda, where she delivered a stellar

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Masicka Wins ‘Best EP Recording’ for Her Name Is Love at IRAWMA 2026 After Dominating April With Triple Releases

After dominating reggae and dancehall conversations throughout April, Masicka has now added

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Social Media Erupts After Veteran Broadcaster Fae Ellington Condemns Vulgar Lyrics on the Hill and Gully Riddim

Social media has erupted into a fierce generational debate after veteran broadcaster

Shadow Shadow May 12, 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

“The Sea Never Belong To No Man”: Keznamdi and JaBBEM Spark Heated Debate Over Access to Jamaica’s Beaches in New Documentary

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi is igniting a fierce national conversation over beach

Shadow Shadow May 9, 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

Runkus Taps Sean Paul and Reggae Legend Peter Tosh For Forthcoming Album ‘SUPERNOVA’

A new chapter in reggae’s evolution is unfolding as Runkus gears up

Shadow Shadow March 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Service for Renowned Jamaican Author and Publicist Susan Smith Set for March 8

Funeral arrangements have been finalised for Susan Smith, the respected Jamaican publicist

Shadow Shadow February 25, 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

Barry G Laid to Rest; Legendary Broadcaster Honoured with Proclamation from the City of Lauderhill

As Jamaica prepared to lay legendary broadcaster Barrington “Barry G” Gordon to

Shadow Shadow February 12, 2026

Sole Female Reggae Nominee Lila Iké to Perform at 68th Grammy Awards Opening Ceremony

From a childhood dream of watching Grammy night to standing centre stage

Shadow Shadow January 28, 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

Six Regional Stars, Including Newcomer Ayetian, Nominated for Best Caribbean Act at 2026 MOBO Awards

Caribbean music is once again at the centre of the global conversation

Shadow Shadow January 15, 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

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

Billion-Dollar Backing Hits Jamaica: Skatta Burrell Inks Deal Bringing Major U.S. Resources Into Dancehall & Reggae

Acclaimed Jamaican music producer and businessman Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has inked a

Shadow Shadow December 7, 2025

No Cameras, No Clout — Just Care: “Before being public figures, we are humans—and more importantly, Jamaicans,” Says Shaneil Muir

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, two of Jamaica’s most dynamic

Shadow Shadow November 6, 2025

Government Revamps “I Love Jamaica” Hurricane Relief Concert with New Date, Format, and Star-Studded Lineup

The Government of Jamaica has officially announced a revamped format and new

Shadow Shadow November 5, 2025

Jah Cure Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Amsterdam Court — Hit With Longer Prison Sentence

Grammy-nominated reggae star Jah Cure, born Siccature Alcock, has been handed an

Shadow Shadow October 31, 2025

Chronixx Scores Third Billboard Entry as Exile Debuts at No. 5 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Despite mixed reviews from reggae fans across the diaspora, Jamaican firebrand Chronixx

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2025

Profanity or Free Speech? Attorney Renews Call to Repeal Outdated Law Criminalising Indecent Language

Fresh debates have ignited across Jamaica’s entertainment landscape after reggae singer Lila

Shadow Shadow October 20, 2025

Popcaan Ushers in a New Era with Faith-Fueled 12-Track EP Nothing Without God, Out November 7

Popcaan’s 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year. Just months

Shadow Shadow October 17, 2025

Capleton Mourns Brother’s Death, Amid Preparation to Release His Forthcoming Album ‘Heights A Fire’

Reggae icon Capleton is mourning the loss of his beloved brother, Rohan

Shadow Shadow October 13, 2025

Chronixx Quietly Releases Sophomore Album Exile, Pays Tribute to Dancehall Legends on Nostalgic Track “Market”

Reggae firebrand Chronixx sent ripples through the reggae world on Friday, October

Shadow Shadow October 10, 2025

Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley’s Welcome to Jamrock Turns 20 and Earns First-Ever U.K. Platinum Certification

Two decades after its explosive debut, Damian “Jr Gong” Marley’s Welcome to

Shadow Shadow October 6, 2025

Rebel Salute Postpones Historic U.S. Debut to April 2026 Due to Severe Weather Forecast in South Florida

Rebel Salute’s historic U.S. debut has been pushed back after organisers announced

Shadow Shadow September 27, 2025

Queen Ifrica Pulls Out of Rebel Salute USA 2025 Over Contractual Dispute, Issues Statement

Reggae songstress Queen Ifrica on Thursday took to social media to announce

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2025

18 Million Albums Sold, 904 Weeks on the Billboard 200: Why Bob Marley’s Legend Still Outsells Every Reggae Artist After 41 Years

More than forty years after its release, Bob Marley’s Legend continues to do

Shadow Shadow September 22, 2025

Reggae Singer Stevie Face Partners with Help Jamaica Medical Mission to Deliver Free Health Fair in St. Thomas

Reggae singer Stevie Face is proving that his impact extends far beyond

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2025

Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths to Receive Honorary Degree from the University of the West Indies

Reggae royalty is set to take center stage at the University of

Shadow Shadow September 11, 2025

“So Many Things Could Have Gone Way Worse”: Jesse Royal Released from Hospital After Near-Fatal Crash Ahead of Third Studio Album

Reggae singer Jesse Royal has walked away from a near-fatal car accident,

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2025

NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Jesse Royal’s Third Studio Album Arrives August 29 With Features From Romain Virgo & Kabaka Pyramid

Grammy-nominated reggae singer Jesse Royal is set to release his highly anticipated

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2025

Keznamdi’s Freestyle Draws Praise and Fury From The Political Arena — “Nuh Likkle Rasta Bwoy Cyah Mek Me Hate PNP”

Reggae firebrand Keznamdi has ruffled feathers and sparked fiery debate with his

Shadow Shadow August 25, 2025

Mojo Morgan Offloads New Single “Dreams”, Taps Chronic Law, Popcaan, Gramps Morgan and Sizzla Kalonji for Upcoming EP

Grammy-winning reggae singer and Morgan Heritage co-founder Mojo Morgan is stepping into

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2025

Gramps Morgan to Embark on ‘No Water In My Whiskey’ North American Tour After Feature in Tyler Perry’s Netflix Movie

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Gramps Morgan is hitting the road this fall with

Shadow Shadow August 8, 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

“Free the Artiste” — Vybz Kartel Advocates for Jah Cure Ahead of Crucial June Hearing in the Netherlands

Dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel is turning up the volume—not in the studio,

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2025

NYC Man Convicted in Murder of Ricky Trooper’s Daughter, Faces Up to 60 Years in Prison; Sentencing Set for June

A three-judge panel of the Superior Court has convicted Derrick Francis, 43,

Shadow Shadow April 27, 2025

Koffee Returns After Two-Year Hiatus: “I’m trying to be a better me, not the way you remember me; I left that in the cemetery”

In a long-awaited return that has her fans buzzing, Grammy-winning reggae sensation

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2025

Reggae Singer Mortimer Prevails After Music and Equipment Stolen Amid 16-City European Tour

Reggae singer Mortimer, currently captivating audiences across Europe on a 16-city tour

Shadow Shadow April 13, 2025

Best Of The Best 2025: Buju Banton & Beres Hammond to Share the Same Stage for the First Time in Miami

In what is already being hailed as one of the most historic

Shadow Shadow April 10, 2025

Keznamdi Brings Calm Amid Mavado’s Legal Storm with a Sonically Soothing Collaboration

As dancehall star Mavado finds himself entangled in an ongoing legal battle,

Shadow Shadow March 18, 2025

Jah Cure’s Fate Hangs in the Balance: Dutch Court to Decide on Attempted Murder Appeal in June

Reggae singer Jah Cure is set to return to the courtroom as

Shadow Shadow March 14, 2025