Tag: reggae news

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

Shaggy Expands Beyond Music With Theatre and Film Roles Amid Releasing New Album ‘Lottery’ Featuring Star-Studded Cast

Shaggy is turning four decades of musical dominance into a fresh chapter

Shadow Shadow May 31, 2026

Has Dancehall Already Found Its Song of the Summer? Alkaline’s ‘Gyal Good’ Is Making a Strong Case

With summer fast approaching, Alkaline's Gyal Good is already generating the kind

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Mad Cobra Hospitalised Following Florida Turnpike Crash; Artiste Reported in Stable Condition

Renowned dancehall artiste Mad Cobra has been hospitalised following a motor vehicle

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

Popcaan Earns First-Ever Billboard Hot 100 Entry With Drake Collaboration ‘Amazing Shape’

For years, Popcaan has been one of dancehall’s most internationally recognised voices,

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

Announcement of Family Tragedy Forces Sudden Pause to Alkaline’s 2026 U.S. Concert Run

Just weeks after excitement surged over Alkaline’s planned appearance at Kaseya Center

Shadow Shadow May 23, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Album Set for June 5 Release, Premieres New Video Amid Billboard Success

Vybz Kartel is ushering in a new artistic phase with his forthcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Tarrus Riley Removed From Best Of The Best Festival Line-Up, Artiste Management Issues Official Statement

Jamaican reggae singer Tarrus Riley has been officially removed from the upcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Double Billboard Debut With Chris Brown After Securing 9 Wins at IRAWMA 2026

Fresh off a dominant showing at the 2026 International Reggae and World

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Fake Guns, Real Prison Time: Jamaican Music Producer Gets Life Sentence for Imitation Firearms; Music and Film Industry on Edge

A Jamaican music producer, identified as Ewayne Pryce of Kingston, has been

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Chris Brown Names Vybz Kartel Collaboration Among His Favourite Songs on the New 27-Track Album

While Chris Brown says fans have delivered mixed reactions to his new

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

Beloved Jamaican Gospel Singer Kukudoo Dies At 56 After Battle With Prolonged Illness

Jamaica is mourning the loss of beloved gospel singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott,

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Gunshots Disrupt Masicka’s Performance at Antigua Political Rally as Event Ends in Chaos

Thousands who packed Rising Sun Grounds on Saturday night for a star-studded

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2026

Idris Elba Taps Beenie Man, Turno & Tiggs Da Author for Latest Single “Rise Again”

Global star power meets dancehall royalty as Idris Elba taps Beenie Man

Shadow Shadow April 21, 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

Keznamdi and Multi-Platinum Rapper Russ Spotted in Atlanta — Ticket Sales Surge for First Post-Grammy Concerts

Fresh off his Grammy triumph, Keznamdi is generating renewed global attention after

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2026

Sharon Marley to Release Second Single ‘Island’ This Friday Ahead of Forthcoming Debut Album Due March 20

A new chapter in the legendary Marley musical legacy is unfolding as

Shadow Shadow March 5, 2026

Keznamdi Calls for Balance in Music : “It’s Not Wrong to Just Entertain People, but We Also Need Message in the Music”

Still on his post-GRAMMY U.S. media run, Keznamdi is advocating for a

Shadow Shadow March 1, 2026

Legendary Drummer and Producer Sly Dunbar Dies at 73, Days Before Lifetime Achievement Honour in Florida

Just days before he was due to be honoured with a lifetime

Shadow Shadow January 26, 2026

Two Kings, One Festival: Beenie Man and Vybz Kartel Among Headliners for Reggae Land 2026

Dancehall royalty will dominate the UK this summer as Beenie Man and

Shadow Shadow January 25, 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 Announces 2026 U.S. and European Tour Dates Ahead of Forthcoming Album ‘The Art of Acceptance’

Fresh off the release of At We Feet, Protoje is gearing up

Shadow Shadow January 17, 2026

Beres Hammond Issues Apology After Facebook Hack Ahead of Love & Harmony Cruise

Reggae luminary Beres Hammond is addressing a social media security breach head-on,

Shadow Shadow January 13, 2026

Final Round of Grammy Voting Closes Today: Who Will Take Home the Golden Gramophone for Best Reggae Album?

With the clock winding down on the final round of voting for

Shadow Shadow January 5, 2026

Sting 2025 Cancelled: Promoter Says Event Is “Very Risky Business in This Hurricane Relief Period”

Sting 2025 has been officially cancelled, marking yet another seismic shift in

Shadow Shadow December 9, 2025

Billion-Dollar Backing Hits Jamaica: Skatta Burrell Inks Deal Bringing Major U.S. Resources Into Dancehall & Reggae

Acclaimed Jamaican music producer and businessman Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has inked a

Shadow Shadow December 7, 2025

“Stitchie Is Fighting, And for That I Give God Thanks”: Wife Updates U.K. Supporters During 3-City Benefit Concert Tour

“Stitchie is fighting, and for that I give God thanks.” With those

Shadow Shadow December 5, 2025

Christopher Martin Survives Scary On-Stage Fall in Sierra Leone, Reassures Fans He’s “Okay and Recovering”

Jamaican singer Christopher Martin is counting his blessings after an unfortunate accident

Shadow Shadow November 30, 2025

A Viral Cry for Help That Changed a Family’s Life: “As a Father and a Human, I Couldn’t Ignore It,” Says Bugle

When a mother’s desperate plea went viral, reggae firebrand Bugle didn’t hesitate.

Shadow Shadow November 19, 2025

Lila Iké and Co-Accused to Return to Court in February 2026 for Disorderly Conduct Trial

Lila Iké will return to court early next year, as the Grammy-nominated

Shadow Shadow November 15, 2025

Keznamdi Gets Bounty Killer’s Co-Sign Following Grammy Nomination for ‘Best Reggae Album’

In a proud moment for Jamaica’s reggae scene, singer-songwriter Keznamdi received a

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2025

Jah Cure Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Amsterdam Court — Hit With Longer Prison Sentence

Grammy-nominated reggae star Jah Cure, born Siccature Alcock, has been handed an

Shadow Shadow October 31, 2025

AI Artiste S’riah Makes History With Over 1.2 Million YouTube Views — Notnice & Nordia Mothersille Talk Next Moves

When producer Notnice first introduced S’riah, Jamaica’s first AI artiste, many didn’t

Shadow Shadow October 23, 2025

Jamaican TikToker Mello Vibes to Host 72-Hour Live Virtual Music Festival Featuring Over 40 Artists Worldwide

Jamaican-born TikToker Mello Vibes is levelling up his influence in reggae and

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2025

Chronixx Scores Third Billboard Entry as Exile Debuts at No. 5 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Despite mixed reviews from reggae fans across the diaspora, Jamaican firebrand Chronixx

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2025

Billboard Reveals Predictions for Grammys’ Best Reggae Album Nominations, Keznamdi & Vybz Kartel Among Top Picks

Weeks ahead of the official Grammy nominations announcement on November 7, Billboard

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 Quietly Releases Sophomore Album Exile, Pays Tribute to Dancehall Legends on Nostalgic Track “Market”

Reggae firebrand Chronixx sent ripples through the reggae world on Friday, October

Shadow Shadow October 10, 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

Rebel Salute Postpones Historic U.S. Debut to April 2026 Due to Severe Weather Forecast in South Florida

Rebel Salute’s historic U.S. debut has been pushed back after organisers announced

Shadow Shadow September 27, 2025

Queen Ifrica Pulls Out of Rebel Salute USA 2025 Over Contractual Dispute, Issues Statement

Reggae songstress Queen Ifrica on Thursday took to social media to announce

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2025

Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise Turns 10: Over 60 Acts, Including Comedian Dale Elliott, for Historic Anniversary Celebration

The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise is turning 10, and the milestone

Shadow Shadow September 19, 2025

Reggae Singer Stevie Face Partners with Help Jamaica Medical Mission to Deliver Free Health Fair in St. Thomas

Reggae singer Stevie Face is proving that his impact extends far beyond

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2025

Reggae Singer Jah Bouks Mourns the Sudden Passing of His Mother ‘Mama Zyon’ in Ghana

Reggae singer Jah Bouks, best known for his breakout anthem Angola, is

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2025

“This Album Is My Love Letter to Reggae Culture” — Mr. Vegas Releases New Album Ghetto Reggae

Mr. Vegas is reminding the world why he remains one of reggae

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2025