Tag: reggae music

After Receiving ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ Honour in the U.S., Reggae Star Set to Conclude 11-City Europe and U.K. Tour in London

Weeks after the City of Lauderdale Lakes officially declared June 5, 2026,

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2026

Inside ‘Warning’: How Samory I and Keznamdi Deliver One of the Most Powerful Songs on The Revelation Album

Among the standout moments on Samory I's third studio album Revelation, few

Shadow Shadow July 30, 2026

Sister Nancy, Marion Hall, Lady G and Lila Iké to Receive Keys to Paterson in Historic Jamaica Day Honour

Four of Jamaica's female entertainers are set to receive one of Paterson,

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2026

Fantan Mojah’s Funeral Arrangements Announced, Reggae Singer to be Laid to Rest August 13th

The family of late reggae singer Fantan Mojah has announced funeral arrangements

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2026

Buju Banton’s Defence of Dancehall Pays Off as Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Buju Banton's latest album, Too Too Bad, has added another major milestone

Shadow Shadow July 28, 2026

Boom Boom Named Magnum Tonic Wine Brand Ambassador After More Than 30 Years of Championing Dancehall

After spending more than 30 years promoting Jamaican dancehall culture around the

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow July 21, 2026

Bugle Spearheads New Initiative Bringing Live Music Performances to Jamaica’s Inner-City Communities

Reggae artiste Bugle is spearheading a new initiative to revive live music

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Keznamdi and Charly Black Energise 22,000 at New York Festival as Reggae Star Builds Momentum Ahead of Live Nation Tour

More than 22,000 fans turned out for the Caribbean Night Festival at

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Capleton Honoured with Living Legend Award, Pays Tribute to Fantan Mojah: “He Will Never Be Forgotten”

Fresh from receiving a Living Legend Award, reggae firebrand Capleton says his

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Buju Banton’s 13th Studio Album Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 3 and No. 17 on the U.S iTunes Reggae and All-Genres Charts

Buju Banton's message about preserving dancehall's identity is already striking a chord

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026

Fantan Mojah Returns to U.S. iTunes Albums and Songs Charts Following His Death as Fans Celebrate His Legacy

Late reggae singer Fantan Mojah's music has surged back onto the U.S.

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies After Prolonged Battle With Severe Heart Condition

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died following a protracted battle with a

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Yaksta Announces 19-Track Deluxe Edition of ‘The Microphone Saved Me’, Teases Three Versions of Album

Reggae firebrand Yaksta is not finished with The Microphone Saved Me, revealing

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

34 Years Later, Inner Circle’s 1992 Classic ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Platinum in the UK

Inner Circle’s timeless reggae anthem Sweat (A La La La La Long)

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2026

From Sting Rivals to UK Headliners: Tickets Go on Sale for Vybz Kartel and Mavado’s Long-Awaited Reunion at London’s O2 Arena

Nearly 20 years after their unforgettable Sting showdown helped define a generation

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Aidonia Set for Double Duty in Atlanta and New Jersey as Like How Yuh Feel Surges and Anticipation Builds for New Project

With his latest single Like How Yuh Feel continuing to generate strong

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

2027 Grammy Submissions Officially Open: Will We See an Increase In Entries for the Best ‘Reggae Album’ Category?

The road to the 69th Grammy Awards officially began on Tuesday, July

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

Shenseea Makes History as the First Jamaican Female Artiste to Top Billboard Latin Airplay Chart

Shenseea has added another historic achievement to her rapidly growing international résumé

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

36 Years After Topping the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Maxi Priest’s ‘Close to You’ Earns UK Silver Certification

Nearly four decades after its release, Maxi Priest’s legendary hit “Close to

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Popcaan Nears 2 Billion Spotify Streams as “Clean” Collaboration With Likkle Vybz Creates Full-Circle Kartel Legacy Moment

As Popcaan closes in on 2 billion Spotify streams globally, the dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Jahmiel’s Fourth Studio Album ‘Against All Odds’ Featuring Masicka, Charly Black, Jahshii and Yohan Marley Arrives July 10

Dancehall artiste Jahmiel is building momentum ahead of the July 10 release

Shadow Shadow July 1, 2026

Essential Notes Review: Ras-I Proves Reggae Still Heals on Emotional New Album ‘Heart of Love’

On the 15th of May, fast-rising reggae artist Ras-I released his third

squidell squidell June 30, 2026

Kranium Earns Second RIAA Gold Certification as a Lead Artist — Catalogue Surpasses One Billion Global Streams

With more than one billion global streams and now two RIAA Gold-certified

Shadow Shadow June 30, 2026

Grammys Spotlight Jamaican Singer D’Yani With “Journey” Acoustic Premiere On Official YouTube Channel

Following the breakout success of “The Little Things” — the Hurricane Melissa-inspired

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2026

Billboard Names Runkus’ ‘Supernova’ Among ‘The 50 Best Albums of 2026 So Far’ Alongside Drake, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars

Jamaican crooner Runkus is receiving major international acclaim after Billboard named his

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2026

Vybz Kartel Ranked 3rd After Securing His 12th Billboard Entry, but No.1 Spot on the Reggae Albums Chart Remains Elusive

Vybz Kartel may have secured another Billboard milestone with his latest album

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

Yaadcore Connects With Nigerian Producer on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming EP ‘Rasta Time’

Jamaican reggae artiste Yaadcore is merging spirituality, history and global black culture

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

From Grammy Glory to Sold-Out Concerts, Keznamdi’s Rise Continues With Multiple Nominations at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Just months after making history with his Grammy-winning album BLXXD & FYAH,

Shadow Shadow June 15, 2026

Yaksta’s Sophomore Album ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ to Arrive June 15, An Uncompromising 15-Track Set Built on Revolution, Truth and Love

As anticipation builds around his first-ever UK headlining tour, Yaksta is preparing

Shadow Shadow June 13, 2026

Masicka Continues Building Momentum Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album With 5 Caribbean Music Awards Nominations

Just weeks after confirming that his third studio album is complete, Jamaican

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

From Billboard Success to Caribbean Music Awards 2026: Alkaline Earns ‘Artiste of the Year’ and ‘People’s Choice Award’ Nominations

Alkaline continues to strengthen his presence on the international music scene after

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

Caribbean Music Awards 2026 Expands With 9 New Additions and Over 250 Nominees Across 40 Categories

The Caribbean Music Awards nominations are officially out, and the 2026 field

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

June 5 Declared ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ As Florida’s City of Lauderdale Lakes Honours Singer With Official Proclamation

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley has received one of the biggest honours of

Shadow Shadow June 9, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Becomes the Only Jamaican Album on Worldwide iTunes and Apple Music Charts

Vybz Kartel continues to cement his place as one of dancehall’s most

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 2, 2026

Vybz Kartel Unveils Star-Studded Features for Upcoming Album ‘God & Time’ Including Mavado, Wizkid, Farruko, Shenseea, Spice and Skillibeng

As anticipation builds for their upcoming Reggae Sumfest reunion, Vybz Kartel and

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

Jamaica To Honour Reggae Legend Ernie Smith At Celebration Of Life In Kingston on June 5

Jamaica will come together this Friday to celebrate the life and legacy

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

From Restrictions to Triumph: Vybz Kartel Draws 20,000 Fans for Historic Sold-Out Cayman Islands Debut

Just weeks after Cayman Islands authorities imposed restrictions on his lyrics and

Shadow Shadow May 31, 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

“To Put Away a Young Man for a Toy Gun Is Awful,” Attorney Bert Samuels Asks Governor-General to Pardon Music Producer

Senior attorney Bert Samuels has ignited a heated national debate after blasting

Shadow Shadow May 18, 2026

Opposition MP on U$3 Trillion Creative Industry: “Jamaica Must Move From Exporting Culture to Owning and Monetising It”

From reggae and dancehall to viral slang, fashion and internet culture, Jamaica

Shadow Shadow May 17, 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

“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

Queen Ifrica Strikes Emotional Chord With “Mom Like Me”, The Second Single From Her Forthcoming Album Breath of Life

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Queen Ifrica is striking an emotional chord with

Shadow Shadow May 8, 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