Tag: reggae music

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

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

Cayman Government Moves to Restrict Vybz Kartel’s Lyrics and Movement Ahead of Next Month’s Festival Performance

When controversial Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel takes to the stage in

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

D’Yani Signs With U.K. Label as New Single “The Little Things” Climbs to No.1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart

Jamaican singer D’Yani has secured another international milestone, officially signing with UK-based

Shadow Shadow April 3, 2026

Skygrass Walks on Water With Latest Album — “It’s Inspired by Faith and Focus That Allow Us to Do What Seems Impossible”

As reggae continues to evolve for a new generation of listeners, Kingston-born

Shadow Shadow March 14, 2026

2026 MOBO Awards to Honour Pharrell Williams & Slick Rick — Shenseea Added to Performance Line-Up

Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea is set for another defining moment on the

Shadow Shadow March 11, 2026

Sean Paul Draws Massive Arena Crowds Across Europe as Timeless Tour Concludes in Germany

Global dancehall icon Sean Paul is showcasing the genre’s worldwide pull once

Shadow Shadow March 9, 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

The Grammy Effect: How Keznamdi’s Digital Numbers Exploded in 37 Days — A 138% Acceleration Compared to 2025

When Keznamdi lifted the Grammy for Best Reggae Album on February 1,

Shadow Shadow February 11, 2026

Keznamdi’s Blxxd & Fyah Leaps 104 Spots to No.5 on Jamaica’s Apple Music Top Albums Chart — the Biggest Single Jump of the Past Year

Rastafarian crooner Keznamdi is experiencing a post-Grammy surge few reggae artists ever

Shadow Shadow February 3, 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

Morgan Heritage Honoured With Multiple Grammy Certificates, Pays Tribute to Late Brother Peetah Morgan

Pride, legacy and remembrance converged in South Florida as the Morgan Heritage

Shadow Shadow January 27, 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

Protoje and Damian Marley Unite for First-Ever Collaboration ‘At We Feet’ Ahead of Seventh Studio Album ‘The Art of Acceptance’

Two generations of conscious reggae power converge at a pivotal moment. Grammy-nominated

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

Ras-I Recruits Govana, Kabaka Pyramid and More for Third Studio Album Heart of Love

With Govana and Kabaka Pyramid among a powerful circle of collaborators lending

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

It’s Been Almost 22 Years Since an Authentic Dancehall Album Won a Grammy — Will Vybz Kartel End the Drought?

It’s been almost 22 years since a true dancehall album last claimed

Shadow Shadow January 13, 2026

Keznamdi Credits Grammy Nod, Fans and Management Team for Massive 500% increase in Merch Sales

Keznamdi’s Grammy nomination is already paying dividends beyond the recording booth, with

Shadow Shadow January 4, 2026

Keznamdi’s ‘Colonial Bondage’ Ignites Debate — Song Debuts at No. 8 in Canada After Grammy Nomination

Keznamdi has ignited a fresh wave of global conversation with the release

Shadow Shadow December 1, 2025

Who Will Get Nominated for the Grammys’ Best Reggae Album? Naro of THE FIX Shares His Prediction Picks

Days before the Recording Academy unveils the official nominations for the 68th

Shadow Shadow November 4, 2025

Six Jamaicans Nominated for 2025 African Entertainment Awards USA — Masicka and Shenseea Earn Three Nods Each

Jamaica’s stars continue to shine on the global stage, with six of

Shadow Shadow October 19, 2025

Reggae Legends Inner Circle’s “Bad Boys” Spark Global Viral Craze as #FootPursuitChallenge Surpasses 2 Billion Views

The Grammy-winning reggae icons Inner Circle — affectionately known as The Bad

Shadow Shadow October 18, 2025

Jah Cure Legal Battle Intensifies as Dutch Prosecutors Push for Longer Sentence; Supreme Court Ruling Set for November

Dutch authorities are pushing for a longer prison sentence for Jamaican reggae

Shadow Shadow October 11, 2025

Chronixx Unveils Tracklist for Forthcoming Album ‘Exile,’ His First Studio Project in Eight Years

Reggae powerhouse Chronixx has revealed the official tracklist for his long-awaited sophomore

Shadow Shadow October 9, 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

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

Christopher Martin Prepares Forthcoming Album Following New York City Honour and Silver Certification in the U.K.

Following his Silver certification for “Paper Loving” by the British Phonographic Industry

Shadow Shadow September 17, 2025

Barclays Center Breaks Record with Caribbean Concerts Driving 20% of Its 2025 Gross Revenue

Barclays Centre has struck gold with Caribbean music, as Brooklyn Sports &

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2025

Jamaica Ranks Among Expedia’s Top 5 Island Destinations in the World for 2025

Jamaica has once again proven why it holds an unshakable place in

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2025

Singer Honoured With Prestigious Awards as New York City Mayor Officially Declares August 9 as Christopher Martin Day

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially proclaimed August 9 as

Shadow Shadow August 12, 2025

“I Didn’t Even Get to Say Goodbye”: Reggae Singer Mortimer Mourns Mother’s Passing While on European Tour

Reggae singer Mortimer is facing one of the most heartbreaking chapters of

Shadow Shadow August 12, 2025

Da’Ville Unveils Cover Art for New Album ‘Breathe’ Ahead of August 22 Release: “Every Song Carries a Piece of My Journey”

Reggae singer Da’Ville has officially unveiled the striking cover art for his

Shadow Shadow August 9, 2025

“Honour Us While We’re Alive” — Minister Grange Responds: Capleton Among Reggae Icons to Be Honoured at Grand Gala 2025

When reggae firestarter Capleton declared, "I would like to see more honour

Shadow Shadow August 5, 2025

Beenie Man Honoured with Special Citation by NYC Mayor for His Impact on Global Music and Caribbean Culture

Beenie Man’s headlining appearance at the Rise Up NYC concert series this

Shadow Shadow July 21, 2025

Lila Iké Gets Candid About Reggae Sumfest, Collaborating With Masicka, and Promoting Self-Respect Among Women

On Night Two of Reggae Sumfest 2025, reggae songstress Lila Iké made

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2025

Gramps Morgan’s Reggae Ballad ‘If You’re Looking for Me’ Featured in New Tyler Perry Netflix Movie

After earning his very first platinum plaque for over one million units

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2025

Duane Stephenson Releases ‘Weekend Dude’ Album, Capturing the Spirit of Situationships

Reggae singer Duane Stephenson has released a new album titled Weekend Dude,

Shadow Shadow July 9, 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

Fans Breathe New Life Into Chuck Fenda’s 2013 Hit “Warning” Amid His ‘Can’t Stop The Fire’ U.K. and European Tour

Reggae firebrand Chuck Fenda is lighting up stages across Europe with his

Shadow Shadow June 27, 2025

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” Certified 2X Platinum in Canada, Surpasses 439 Million Spotify Streams

YG Marley’s genre-defining anthem “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” has reached yet

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2025

Buju Banton Excites BET Experience 2025 with First Los Angeles Concert in Over 20 Years

Reggae firebrand Buju Banton lit up the Hollywood Palladium with electrifying energy

Shadow Shadow June 7, 2025