“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…
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…
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…
Dancehall Producer Countree Hype Faces Up to 10 Years in U.S. Prison After Pleading Guilty to Smuggling Over 30 Guns to Jamaica
Jamaican music producer Countree Hype, given name Taugea Ubert Dayes, is facing…
Government Considering Child Grants, Tax Breaks, Extend Leave and Mortgage Support to Boost Jamaica’s Birth Rate
Jamaica is weighing sweeping financial incentives for families as the Government moves…
Flippa Moggela Remanded in Custody Pending Trial, Court Appoints Attorney After Finding He Cannot Afford One
Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela was remanded into the custody of U.S. Marshals…
Jamaicans React After House Speaker Juliet Holness Shuts Down Opposition MP From Speaking Patois in Parliament
A heated debate has ignited across Jamaica's social media landscape after House…
Flippa Moggela Remains in Custody, Faces New Drug Charges; Bail Hearing Set for May 14
Almost four years after celebrating his release from U.S. prison, Jamaican dancehall…
Dancehall Artiste Flippa Moggela Back in U.S. Federal Custody After Early Release in 2022
Jamaican dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela (Andrew Kendrick Davis) is once again listed…
Spice Donates US$10,000 to Uganda Wildlife Authority Rhino, Pledges Concert Proceeds to Conservation Efforts
Dancehall star Spice has transformed her recent trip to Uganda into far…
Social Media Erupts After Veteran Broadcaster Fae Ellington Condemns Vulgar Lyrics on the Hill and Gully Riddim
Social media has erupted into a fierce generational debate after veteran broadcaster…
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…
Did IShowSpeed Do More for Jamaica Tourism in One Stream Than Traditional Ad Campaigns?
Did internet superstar IShowSpeed just give Jamaica more global tourism exposure in…
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…
Spice Pulls Record Crowd at Sold-Out Uganda Concert With Over 30,000 Fans as Tanzanian Star Harmonize Makes Surprise Cameo
Reigning queen of Dancehall Spice proved her global star power over the…
WYFL Riddim Album Hits No. 1 on U.S. Reggae Chart, Climbs Top 100 All-Genres and New Releases Rankings
DJ Mac and Crash Dummy’s WYFL Riddim continues its remarkable global rise…
“Shake It To The Max (Fly) (Remix)” Secures Double Wins, Including International Collaboration of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards 2026
The continued global rise of Afrobeats and Dancehall was once again underlined…
“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…
DJ Mac and CrashDummy’s WYFL Riddim Album Debuts at No. 2 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart With New Music From Ayetian and Sizzla Kalonji
DJ Mac and CrashDummy’s WYFL Riddim has extended its chart dominance into…
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,…
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…
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…
Spice Tapped to Bolster Uganda Tourism, Set to Attend Rhino Naming Ceremony Ahead of Debut Concert
Dancehall heavyweight Spice is no longer just commanding stages—she’s now helping to…
Spice Elevates Global Profile with Forbes Feature, Eyes Fashion and Business Empire Beyond Dancehall
Reigning dancehall queen Spice is making fresh international waves following her latest…
Christopher Martin, Hyundai Jamaica Step In to Assist Hurricane-Hit Students Ahead of Exam Season
For students in hurricane-hit communities like St James, the road to exam…
Jamaica Breaks Mixed 4x100m World Record at the World Athletics Relays in Stunning Heat Performance
Jamaica has once again etched its name into sprinting history, smashing the…
Jamaica’s Government Signs Declaration of Intent to Establish Culture and Creative Industries Fund
Jamaica’s creative sector could soon gain a critical financial lifeline, with a…
Ernie Smith Thanksgiving Service Set for May 16 in Florida as Reggae Icon Gets Final Farewell
Reggae legend Ernie Smith will be honoured in a thanksgiving service set…
Nearly 6,000 Schoolgirls Become Pregnant Yearly: Jamaica’s Teen Pregnancy Crisis Fuels Push to Raise Age of Consent to 18
Nearly 6,000 Jamaican schoolgirls become pregnant each year — a sobering reality…
No Reggae Boyz, No Problem: Jamaica Scores Big at World Cup 2026 as Shenseea Lands Official Soundtrack Feature
Even without a team on the pitch, Jamaica will still have a…
Best of the Best Music Fest 2026 Announces Star-Studded Line-Up Led by Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man and Capleton
North America’s premier Caribbean music showcase is set for another major moment…
Capleton to Release Heights of Fire This Summer, His First Album in 16 Years, Featuring Damian and Stephen Marley
After 16 years without a full-length project, reggae firebrand Capleton is finally…
Five Albums, Five Journeys, One Winner: Keznamdi, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal, Vybz Kartel and Shaggy Battle for Best Album
Five albums, five distinct journeys—but only one winner. As the International Reggae…
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…
“I Needed a Pen and Paper to Exercise My Mind”: Chronic Law Turns Pain Into Power as I.C.E. EP Hits No.1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart
“I needed a pen and paper… I had to exercise my mind,”…
Keznamdi to Battle for Best Album and Song at the 68th IRAWMA as Legendary Hip-Hop Group The LOX Hops on ‘Bun Di Ganja’ Remix
Legendary hip-hop trio The LOX has joined forces with Grammy-winning reggae star…
Mavado to Receive Special Lifetime Achievement Award at IRAWMA 2026, Cementing Dancehall Legacy
As dancehall continues to evolve, one of its most defining voices, Mavado,…
Is Masicka Reggae’s Most In-Demand Collaborator? Protoje, Lila Iké and Keznamdi Co-Sign Dancehall Star
Is Masicka quietly becoming reggae’s most in-demand collaborator? Within the span of…
Government Moves to Clamp Down on Violence at Entertainment Events as Promoters Face Tougher Security Measures
Jamaica’s vibrant social scene is facing increased scrutiny as authorities move to…
Yaksta Declares Upcoming Album Will Be “The Best Body of Work to Ever Emerge from Jamaica”
Yaksta is making one of the boldest declarations in recent reggae history,…
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…
KSAMC Passes Resolution to Recognise Bounty Killer with Key to the City and Rename Road in His Honour
From the streets of Seaview Gardens to the halls of municipal power,…
“Rielle Is Not RielleUK”: Jamaican Music Executive Mark Pinnock Issues Statement Amid Influencer Arrest
Natural Bridge Entertainment, led by Jamaican music executive Mark Pinnock, is issuing…
Jamaica Loses Another Music Icon as Reggae Legend Ernie Smith Dies at 80
Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive musical…
Aidonia’s Reggae Fest Four-City U.S. Tour Finale Pushed to October Amid Packed International Schedule
The final leg of Aidonia’s four-city Reggae Fest U.S. tour has been…
Chronic Law to Release New 7-Track EP “ICE” Inspired by His 73-Day Detention by U.S. Immigration Authorities
After 73 days in U.S. immigration detention, dancehall artiste Chronic Law is…
Moliy Makes History as First Ghanaian Artiste Nominated For an American Music Award
Ghanaian singer Moliy has shattered a major glass ceiling, becoming the first…
Rihanna Becomes First Woman in Music History to Surpass 200 Million RIAA Singles Certifications
Pop global powerhouse Rihanna has etched her name deeper into music history,…
Former Miss World and Jamaican Politician Lisa Hanna Enters Beauty Market with New Luxury Skincare Line
After nearly two decades of helping to shape national policy, Lisa Hanna…
Dr. Michelle Gill Turns Trademark Legal Victory into Advocacy, Now Helping Caribbean Creatives Protect Their Brands
After securing a hard-fought U.S. trademark win, Dr. Michelle Gill is shifting…