Skatta Says Modern Dancehall Has Lost Some of Its Authenticity, And Technology May Be to Blame
Accomplished dancehall producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has sparked fresh debate about the…
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…
Sean Paul Announces South Africa Tour for December, Says Gen Z Is Keeping Him in a ‘Youngevity Loop’
After more than three decades of global hits, Sean Paul says the…
Aidonia to Be Honoured for Contribution to will.i.am and Cody Wise’s UK No. 1 Platinum-Certified Hit, ‘It’s My Birthday’
Twelve years after his music became part of will.i.am and Cody Wise's…
From Caribbean Music Awards Nominee to Billboard Honouree: Skippa Named 2026 Caribbean Rising Star
Dancehall artiste Skippa is taking his fast-rising career to another level after…
‘Failure or Opportunity?’ Prime Minister Andrew Holness Sparks Debate After Defending Children Learning Under Trees
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has sparked fresh controversy after suggesting that…
Usain Bolt To The Rescue! Sprint Legend’s Foundation Gives J$9.7 Million To Help Over 100 Hurricane-Affected Students
More than 100 students affected by Hurricane Melissa are receiving nearly J$10…
Skatta Says Coolie Dance Is One of Dancehall’s Most Sampled Riddims; Now Colombian Star Karol G Has Taken It to No. 1 on Billboard
More than two decades after Cordel “Skatta” Burrell created the iconic Coolie…
‘My Ego Was Bruised’: Skatta Reveals His Mother Was Hospitalised, Admits Regret Over Reacting to Chronic Law and Popcaan at Vybz Kartel Concert
Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his controversial…
“He’s Playing the Long Game”: Skatta Says Vybz Kartel Is Planting the Seeds for a Legacy That Could Surpass Bob Marley
“He’s playing the long game.” That is how veteran producer Cordel “Skatta”…
Masicka Joins Buju Banton as Only Jamaican Artistes with a 2026 Album to Spend Two Weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard Reggae Chart
Masicka has joined Buju Banton as the only Jamaican artistes with 2026…
Chronic Law Pleads Not Guilty but Remains Behind Bars After Bail Denied Over Flight Risk Concerns in Federal Gun Case
Chronic Law has pleaded not guilty to a federal gun possession charge,…
“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…
“There Is Cake for Everyone”: Vybz Kartel Says ‘Bad Mind’ and Lack of Unity Are Dancehall’s Biggest Problems
Vybz Kartel has identified what he believes is the biggest problem facing…
Freedom, Career and Future at Stake as Chronic Law Faces Georgia Federal Court on Monday
For Chronic Law, Monday could mark one of the most consequential days…
Vybz Kartel Says Modern Dancehall Is Still Falling Short Internationally, Urges Young Acts to Get Creative and Solve the Genre’s Global Struggle
Vybz Kartel has delivered a blunt assessment of modern Dancehall, arguing that…
Vybz Kartel Names Masicka and Alkaline as Potential Successors to the Dancehall Throne
Vybz Kartel has chimed in on the ongoing debate over who could…
“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…
Not His Biggest Hit, But Perhaps His Most Important: How ‘Boom Body’ Delivered Aidonia’s Billboard and U.S. Mainstream Breakthrough
Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia has built a career around hard-hitting anthems, street classics…
Jamaica Loses a Broadcasting Giant: Dervan Malcolm, the Voice of Radio for 31 Years, Dies
Respected Jamaican broadcaster Dervan Malcolm, whose voice informed, educated and connected generations…
Five Years Later, Pop Superstar Rihanna Vibes to Rytikal’s ‘Chosen’, Breathing New Life into the Dancehall Anthem
Five years after Chosen emerged as one of the songs that helped…
Motivational Blueprint 2: How 3 Jamaicans, a British Actor and a Wellness Expert Created One Incredible Album
It began with strangers repeating affirmations together in Clubhouse rooms during the…
“She Would Want Me to Keep Going”: Chapta Nyne Mourns Beloved Grandmother, Turns Family Loss Into Career Motivation
Dancehall artiste Chapta Nyne is mourning the death of his beloved grandmother,…
First Public Appearance Since Miss Universe 2025: Jamaica’s Dr. Gabrielle Henry Returns to Crown Her Successor
After months away from the public spotlight following her frightening fall and…
Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Partner Kasi Bennett During His 40th Birthday Celebration
Jamaican sprint legend and businessman Usain Bolt gave guests, and social media, an…
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…
Masicka Prevails at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center After Critics Questioned His Fanbase and Stagecraft
Masicka had plenty to prove when he stepped onto the Barclays Center…
Stephen Francis’ Legacy Lives On: Government Announces UTech Scholarship in Honour of Legendary Jamaican Coach
Stephen Francis’ legacy will extend beyond the track and into the classroom,…
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…
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…
Buju Banton Stands Alone: Only Jamaican with a 2026 Album to Spend Two Weeks in Billboard’s Top 10
Buju Banton has emerged as the only Jamaican artiste with a new…
Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed Again, Entertainer and Co-Accused to Return to Court on September 9
Flippa Moggela will have to wait another month for his next court…
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…
“It Created a Lot of Opportunities for Me”: Masicka Names “Whites” His Biggest Career Highlight Ahead of New Album ‘Forever Reign’
Masicka has named the success of “Whites” as the biggest career highlight…
Alkaline Talks Impact, Success and Controversy: “We Change Dancehall Already, The Proof Deh Deh”
Alkaline doesn't give interviews often, but when he does, the dancehall star…
Tourism Minister Rejects Claims Jamaicans Are Being Locked Out of Beaches, Says False Narrative Is Hurting Jamaica
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is pushing back against claims circulating internationally that…
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…
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…
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,…
Etana Says She ‘Cried’ Watching Elephant Man Push Longtime Associate Fahya Off Stage in Now-Viral Incident
Reggae songstress Etana has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding dancehall…
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…
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…
Nairobi Officially Overtakes Kingston as Vybz Kartel’s Top Streaming City on YouTube After Years of Unwavering Support from Kenya
Kingston may be the birthplace of Vybz Kartel, but Nairobi has become…
Flippa Moggela Co-Accused Becomes First to Plead Guilty in U.S. Drug Case Ahead of August 10 Court Date
The U.S. federal drug conspiracy case involving dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela has…
12 Days to Go: Will Masicka’s Forever Reign Become the Fifth Jamaican Album to Reach Billboard’s Reggae Chart in 2026?
With just 12 days remaining until the release of his highly anticipated…
Only Four Jamaican Albums Have Reached the Billboard Reggae Chart in 2026, with Vybz Kartel Scoring the Highest Debut
Despite Jamaica producing a steady stream of album releases in 2026, only…
‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Becomes One of Aidonia’s Fastest-Growing Hits as YouTube and Spotify Streams Surge
Aidonia is enjoying one of the strongest digital runs of his career…
After ‘Van Cleef’ Success, Malie Donn Explains Why ‘The Golden Child’ Is the Album That Defines His Journey
Fresh off one of his biggest songs of the year, Jamaican dancehall…
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,…
Sean Paul and Skatta Burrell Score Major Netflix Win as Dancehall Powers the Soundtrack for Kevin Hart’s New Movie ’72 Hours’
The Jamaican genre is once again taking centre stage on the global…