Tag: reggae music

Aidonia: “If I Was a Weak Artiste, I Would Have Given Up Long Ago”, Recalls How Industry Gatekeepers Tried to Block His Rise for Years

Dancehall star Aidonia says years of industry resistance tested his determination to…

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2026

Kabaka Pyramid: Reggae Needs Stronger Business Infrastructure to Compete Globally, Questions ‘Every Artiste for Themselves’ Approach

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid is calling for a stronger business structure…

Shadow Shadow October 20, 2026

Kabaka Pyramid Says Declining Sound System Culture Is Hurting the Breakthrough of New Reggae Artistes and Songs

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid has highlighted the challenges facing emerging reggae…

Shadow Shadow October 20, 2026

Two Months Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Still Holds Firm at No. 1 Across Six Markets Ahead of Forever1NE Music Festival

Two months after its release, Masicka’s Forever Reign is still making waves…

Shadow Shadow October 17, 2026

Lt. Stitchie’s Family Announces November 14 Thanksgiving Service, Invites Fans and Entertainment Fraternity to Celebrate His Life and Legacy

The family of dancehall and gospel stalwart Lieutenant Stitchie has invited fans,…

Shadow Shadow October 13, 2026

Best Reggae Album Grammy Submissions Increase by 63% as Industry Heavyweights Battle for Nominations

The race for Best Reggae Album at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards…

Shadow Shadow October 13, 2026

Grammy Dark Horses: Could Runkus, Samory I or Naomi Cowan Spring a Surprise as First-Round Voting Begins?

As voting begins for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, could one of…

Shadow Shadow October 12, 2026

Donovan Germaine Warns: ‘This Industry Don’t Have Any Pension’ — Why Penthouse Focused on Artists’ Futures

For Donovan Germaine, building a successful music career was never supposed to…

Shadow Shadow October 8, 2026

Before Ny-Robii, There Was Priceless: Meet the Artiste and Songwriter Setting His Sights on Dancehall’s Global Stage

Before Dowayne J. Morrison became Ny-Robii, he was known as Priceless, and before pushing…

Shadow Shadow October 8, 2026

Inner Circle Co-Founder Ian Lewis Calls for Reggae and Dancehall to Be Separated at the Grammys “So We Stop Comparing Them”

Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis believes the growing tension between reggae and…

Shadow Shadow October 5, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

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,…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 22, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 21, 2026

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,…

Shadow Shadow September 20, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 16, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 14, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

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