Tag: reggae music

Nearly Eight Years and 291 Million YouTube Views Later, Koffee’s Breakout Anthem ‘Toast’ Certified Gold in France

Nearly eight years after Toast helped take a teenage Koffee from Spanish

Shadow Shadow September 8, 2026

Wu-Tang Clan Legend GZA Added to Keznamdi’s Upcoming U.S. Tour as Work Commences on His Third Studio Album

Keznamdi is taking his post-Grammy momentum up another notch. As the Jamaican

Shadow Shadow September 7, 2026

First Came the Original, Then the Sequel: How Malie Donn’s ‘Van Cleef’ Effect Delivered 10 No. 1s Across the Caribbean

Most sequels are expected to live in the shadow of the original.

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

Beenie Man Honoured With Proclamation by City of Hartford as Eminence Continues Its Reign Atop the iTunes Reggae Albums Chart

Beenie Man is receiving renewed recognition in the United States, with the

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

“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

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

“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

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

D’Yani Breaks Into British Mainstream Radio as ‘Dutch Pot’ Gets Officially Playlisted on BBC 1Xtra

D’Yani has secured a major career breakthrough in the United Kingdom after

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

D’Yani Gains Momentum as Live Life & Prosper Debuts at No. 3 on iTunes and Apple Music Albums Charts

When D’Yani said every song on Live Life & Prosper carried “a

Shadow Shadow August 25, 2026

Kranium’s ‘Gal Policy’ Lands in 50 Cent’s New TV Series Fightland as Jahvy Ambassador Scores Major International Win

Six years after its release, Kranium’s “Gal Policy” is enjoying a major

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

From Beach Access to the Barclays Center: Grammy Winner Keznamdi Begins Work on Third Studio Album

One year after releasing BLXXD & FYAH, the album that would propel

Shadow Shadow August 23, 2026

“Every Song Carries a Lesson or a Testimony”: D’Yani Opens Up About Newly Released Debut Album Live Life & Prosper

Jamaican singer D’Yani is officially stepping into a new chapter of his

Shadow Shadow August 22, 2026

Mr. Lexx Gets His Flowers: Dancehall Star Honoured by the City of Brampton for Over 30 Years in Music

After more than three decades of entertaining dancehall fans, Mr. Lexx is

Shadow Shadow August 20, 2026

From Jamaica to America: How Kacy “G City” Rankine Built One of the Largest Caribbean Radio Platforms in the U.S.

From performing at school events in Kingston and recording as MC Ranks

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

From Fyakin to Nyle Banks: A New Name, New Chapter and New EP, “Born 4 Greatness,” Arriving August 21

After years of making music as Fyakin, Nicholas Levy is embracing a

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

“One of the Roughest Years”: Kiprich Mourns Father Death Months After Losing Newborn Baby

Dancehall artiste Kiprich, real name Marlon Plunkett, is facing another devastating loss

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

Patra Says She Was Never Dropped by Sony Records, Reveals How Bunny Wailer Helped Her Through Years of Depression

Patra is rewriting the story of one of the most difficult chapters

Shadow Shadow August 15, 2026

Queen Ifrica’s Breath of Life Debuts at No. 10 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart Ahead of August 25 London Performance

Queen Ifrica has returned to the reggae charts with her fourth studio

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Masicka Hits No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae & No. 4 on the All-Genres With ‘Forever Reign’ as All 3 Albums Storm the Top 12

Masicka is making an immediate chart statement with the release of Forever

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Keznamdi’s Grammy-Winning Album and 2017 EP Jump 91 Spots on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart Following ‘Beach Inna Bondage’ Documentary Nomination

Keznamdi’s campaign to defend public access to Jamaica’s beaches is producing an

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Aidonia Returns to the Netherlands After 10-Year Hiatus for Reggae Lake, the Country’s Biggest Reggae Festival

After more than a decade away from the Netherlands, Aidonia is taking

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

Spice Celebrates Birthday, Takes Aim at Latin Market as ‘Miss World Body’ Debuts at No. 3 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart

Fresh off her headline-grabbing Carnival stint in Barbados, Dancehall Queen Spice is

Shadow Shadow August 7, 2026

Ky-Mani Marley Returns After 10 Years with New Album Love & Energy, Set For August 28 Release

After a decade away from releasing a studio album, Grammy-nominated reggae artiste

Shadow Shadow August 7, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 6, 2026

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,

Shadow Shadow August 6, 2026

Keznamdi’s Beach Inna Bondage Documentary Earns Caribbean Film Awards Nomination Following National Debate on Jamaica’s Beach Access

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi's documentary collaboration Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder to be Honoured With Reggae Icon Award at Jamaica’s Independence Grand Gala

Dancehall heavyweights Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder have been named the 2026 recipients

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

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