Tag: reggae music

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

Masicka Continues Building Momentum Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album With 5 Caribbean Music Awards Nominations

Just weeks after confirming that his third studio album is complete, Jamaican

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

From Billboard Success to Caribbean Music Awards 2026: Alkaline Earns ‘Artiste of the Year’ and ‘People’s Choice Award’ Nominations

Alkaline continues to strengthen his presence on the international music scene after

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

Caribbean Music Awards 2026 Expands With 9 New Additions and Over 250 Nominees Across 40 Categories

The Caribbean Music Awards nominations are officially out, and the 2026 field

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

June 5 Declared ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ As Florida’s City of Lauderdale Lakes Honours Singer With Official Proclamation

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley has received one of the biggest honours of

Shadow Shadow June 9, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Becomes the Only Jamaican Album on Worldwide iTunes and Apple Music Charts

Vybz Kartel continues to cement his place as one of dancehall’s most

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

Shaggy Working on New Stage Musical About His Life Following Success with Sting in Acclaimed Production The Last Ship

Reggae-dancehall icon Shaggy has revealed that his remarkable journey from Kingston to

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Yaksta Announces First-Ever UK Headlining Summer Tour Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album

Yaksta is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Keznamdi and Live Nation Announce First Leg of Major U.S. Tour After Sold-Out New York and Los Angeles Concerts

Fresh off a Grammy-winning season and two sold-out concerts in New York

Shadow Shadow June 2, 2026

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