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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

36 Years After Topping the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Maxi Priest’s ‘Close to You’ Earns UK Silver Certification

Nearly four decades after its release, Maxi Priest’s legendary hit “Close to

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Popcaan Nears 2 Billion Spotify Streams as “Clean” Collaboration With Likkle Vybz Creates Full-Circle Kartel Legacy Moment

As Popcaan closes in on 2 billion Spotify streams globally, the dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Jahmiel’s Fourth Studio Album ‘Against All Odds’ Featuring Masicka, Charly Black, Jahshii and Yohan Marley Arrives July 10

Dancehall artiste Jahmiel is building momentum ahead of the July 10 release

Shadow Shadow July 1, 2026

Essential Notes Review: Ras-I Proves Reggae Still Heals on Emotional New Album ‘Heart of Love’

On the 15th of May, fast-rising reggae artist Ras-I released his third

squidell squidell June 30, 2026

Kranium Earns Second RIAA Gold Certification as a Lead Artist — Catalogue Surpasses One Billion Global Streams

With more than one billion global streams and now two RIAA Gold-certified

Shadow Shadow June 30, 2026

Grammys Spotlight Jamaican Singer D’Yani With “Journey” Acoustic Premiere On Official YouTube Channel

Following the breakout success of “The Little Things” — the Hurricane Melissa-inspired

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2026

Billboard Names Runkus’ ‘Supernova’ Among ‘The 50 Best Albums of 2026 So Far’ Alongside Drake, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars

Jamaican crooner Runkus is receiving major international acclaim after Billboard named his

Shadow Shadow June 25, 2026

Vybz Kartel Ranked 3rd After Securing His 12th Billboard Entry, but No.1 Spot on the Reggae Albums Chart Remains Elusive

Vybz Kartel may have secured another Billboard milestone with his latest album

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

Rockabye by Clean Bandit Featuring Anne-Marie and Sean Paul Surpasses 3.1 Billion Views, Becomes 28th Fastest Song to Reach Milestone

Sean Paul has secured another major global milestone after Rockabye officially surpassed

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

Yaadcore Connects With Nigerian Producer on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming EP ‘Rasta Time’

Jamaican reggae artiste Yaadcore is merging spirituality, history and global black culture

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

From Grammy Glory to Sold-Out Concerts, Keznamdi’s Rise Continues With Multiple Nominations at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Just months after making history with his Grammy-winning album BLXXD & FYAH,

Shadow Shadow June 15, 2026

Yaksta’s Sophomore Album ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ to Arrive June 15, An Uncompromising 15-Track Set Built on Revolution, Truth and Love

As anticipation builds around his first-ever UK headlining tour, Yaksta is preparing

Shadow Shadow June 13, 2026