‘Reggae Is Not Fast-Food Music’: Label Head Challenges Modern Music Culture With Big Rush Riddim Vol. 1
Recording artiste and producer Pasco Suhfar is making a case for the…
Macka Diamond Announces ‘The Rebirth’ EP for January 2027, Teases Fresh Musical Direction
Macka Diamond is preparing to usher in a new chapter in her…
YouTube Announces Return to Billboard Charts in 2027 Following Methodology Changes, Creating Potential Benefits for Reggae and Dancehall
YouTube is set to return to the Billboard charts in January 2027…
“Bearer of the Torch of Reggae Music and Rastafari”: UWI Pays Tribute to Damian Marley as He Receives Honorary Doctorate
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has received a prestigious honorary doctorate from The…
Spice’s Grammy-Nominated Album ’10’ Returns to Billboard Chart Following Philanthropic Honour from St Catherine High School
Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a double career milestone as her Grammy-nominated…
Masicka Enlists Dexta Daps, Shaneil Muir and I-Wayne for Inaugural Forever 1NE Music Festival in Portmore
Masicka is bringing together some of Jamaica’s leading dancehall and reggae voices…
Tarrus Riley Reveals the Untold Story Behind ‘She’s Royal’ as He Prepares for New Jersey Concert With Capleton on November 27
Tarrus Riley has revealed that one of reggae's most celebrated love songs,…
Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed for Fifth Time, Entertainer to Remain in Custody Until January 2027
Dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela's U.S. federal drug conspiracy case has been postponed…
Shenseea Taps Asake, Vybz Kartel and Loe Shimmy for New Eight-Track EP, ‘Catalyst’, Set for November 6 Release
Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea is assembling an international musical lineup for her…
Kabaka Pyramid To Embark On 20-Date Rebel Music Tour Across America In November
Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid is showing no signs of slowing down…
Buju Banton Responds to PM Andrew Holness’ Brand Jamaica Remarks: “We Have Been Pushing Brand Jamaica Long Before You Enter Politics”
Dancehall icon Buju Banton has entered the debate over Brand Jamaica following…
Dancehall Fans Express Concern for Alkaline After Appearing on Stage in Dominica Wearing Breathing Apparatus
Dancehall fans have expressed concerns about Alkaline’s well-being after the Jamaican artiste…
Derrick Harriott Dies at 87: Remembering the Jamaican Singer and Music Pioneer Who Helped Shape Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae
Derrick Harriott, the pioneering Jamaican singer, songwriter and record producer whose influence…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Donovan Germaine Fires Back at Cutty Ranks: “I Had to Set the Record Straight” — Says Deejay Left Penthouse With Two Mortgage-Free Houses and a Car
Donovan Germaine has mounted a forceful defence of Penthouse Records’ legacy in…
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…
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…
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…