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…
Shaggy Hails Ninjaman’s Massive Dancehall Influence: ‘Everybody Wanted to Look Like Him, Talk Like Him’
Reggae superstar Shaggy has praised Ninjaman’s enormous influence on dancehall, recalling how…
Chronic Law’s Trial Faces Delay as Attorney Seeks December or January Date, Citing Need for More Time to Review Evidence
Chronic Law’s federal firearms trial is facing a possible postponement until December…
“There Is No One King. The Only Other Person Above Me Is Really Sean Paul” — Shaggy Talks Streams, Dancehall’s Throne and Global Impact
Shaggy has weighed into dancehall’s long-running debate over its “kings”, arguing that…
Sister Nancy’s 44-Year-Old Album ‘One, Two’ Returns to Billboard as ‘Bam Bam’ Fuels Global Resurgence
Four decades after Sister Nancy released her landmark debut album One, Two,…
Masicka Scores Double Win at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards as Forever Reign Remains No. 1 Across Multiple Markets
Masicka’s Forever Reign era continues to deliver major milestones, with the dancehall…
Ayetian Goes From Billboard’s Caribbean Up-and-Comer to Best New Artist at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards
Ayetian’s rapid rise has produced another major milestone. Just two months after…
Keznamdi Recalls Mother Fighting to Stop His Dreadlocks Being Cut at Jamaican School: ‘Dem Nuh Really Want Accept Rastafari’
Grammy-winning reggae singer Keznamdi has revisited the struggles he faced growing up…
Capleton Returns to Canada After 11-Year Hiatus, Sets ‘Fire in the Park’ Ablaze, Honoured With Proclamation From City of Brampton
After an 11-year absence from Canada, Capleton returned in true “Fireman” fashion,…
Damian Marley to Receive Honorary Doctorate from The University of the West Indies for His Contribution to Culture
Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae artiste Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is set to add…
“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…
One Month Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Is Still Reigning at No. 1 Across Multiple Markets Including Gambia
The title is proving prophetic. One month after its release, Masicka’s Forever…
Clock Ticking for Chronic Law, No Plea Deal Indicated as Court Sets October 26 Trial Date, and November Deadline in Federal Gun Case
Chronic Law is heading towards a crucial new chapter in his federal…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
“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…
“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…
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…
Popcaan Stands Alone: How Forever, Vanquish and Fixtape Made Him the Only Jamaican Artiste With Three Top 2 Billboard Debuts in a Decade
Three projects. Three Top 2 debuts. No Jamaican artiste has matched the…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Masicka Boldly Declares “I’m Here to Stay,” Enlists Damian Marley, Kraff Gad, Lila Iké & Nigerian Star BlaqBonez for ‘Forever Reign’ Album
Masicka is making a bold statement about his staying power with Forever…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
Sean Paul and Skatta Burrell Score Major Netflix Win as Dancehall Powers the Soundtrack for Kevin Hart’s New Movie ’72 Hours’
The Jamaican genre is once again taking centre stage on the global…
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…