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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

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 11, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2026

‘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

Shadow Shadow September 9, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 9, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 9, 2026

‘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

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

“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”

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 3, 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,

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

“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

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

“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

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 30, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 29, 2026

“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

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 26, 2026

“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,

Shadow Shadow August 25, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 23, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 22, 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

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

Shadow Shadow August 17, 2026

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,

Shadow Shadow August 16, 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

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

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

Shadow Shadow August 12, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 11, 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

“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

Shadow Shadow August 10, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 9, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 8, 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

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

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

Shadow Shadow August 5, 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

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

Shadow Shadow August 2, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow August 2, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2026

‘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

Shadow Shadow July 30, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow July 29, 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