Alkaline ‘Doesn’t Care Much’ About Being King of Dancehall, Says University Lecturer and Music Historian Dr Dennis Howard
Vybz Kartel has identified Alkaline as one of the artistes who could…
First Came the Original, Then the Sequel: How Malie Donn’s ‘Van Cleef’ Effect Delivered 10 No. 1s Across the Caribbean
Most sequels are expected to live in the shadow of the original.…
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 Just Want to Put Out the Best Possible Music”: Masicka Says He’s Not Chasing a Grammy, Despite Welcoming Awards
Despite widespread hopes that his third studio album, Forever Reign, could earn…
Dancehall Music Is Booming Among Young Kenyans: Spotify Data Shows Massive 95% Growth
The evidence supporting Nairobi’s growing importance to dancehall continues to pile up.…
Nairobi Overtakes Kingston: Four Major Dancehall Stars Now Have Kenya’s Capital as Their Biggest Streaming City, According to YouTube Charts
Kingston may be the birthplace of dancehall, but Nairobi is increasingly proving…
“Respect the Art and the Artist”: Rytikal Warns Producers Against Releasing Old and Unreleased Music Without Clearance
Dancehall artiste Rytikal is drawing a firm line around his catalogue, warning…
Squash Gets Fourth Sentence Reduction This Year, Now Set to Leave U.S. Federal Prison 75 Days Early
For the fourth time this year, Squash’s projected release from U.S. federal…
“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…
“Give Women a Chance!” Vanessa Bling Opens State-of-the-Art Studio, Offers Free Recording to Young Female Artistes
After publicly calling for female Dancehall entertainers to be given the opportunity…
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…
Popcaan Stands Alone: How Forever, Vanquish and Fixtape Made Him the Only Jamaican Artiste With Three Top 2 Billboard Debuts in a Decade
Three projects. Three Top 2 debuts. No Jamaican artiste has matched the…
Three Months Later, Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Still Holds Firm at No. 1 in The Bahamas and British Virgin Islands as YouTube Views Top 4.4 Million
Three months after its release, Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel” is showing…
Masicka Turns Barclays Center Into a Dancehall Spectacle With Cash, Choreography and Star-Powered Cameos
Masicka's Barclays Center headlining debut was more than a concert. It was…
Jamaican Dancehall Stars Secure 13 Nominations at the 2026 African Music Magazine Awards
Jamaica continues to cement its status as a global reggae and dancehall…
Shenseea Makes History as the First Jamaican Female Artiste to Top Billboard Latin Airplay Chart
Shenseea has added another historic achievement to her rapidly growing international résumé…
Shenseea Unveils New ‘Brucksweat’ Single for Summer Following FIFA World Cup 2026 Soundtrack Campaign
Fresh off the international spotlight of the FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack…
Skillibeng, Drake And Diplo Tease New Music — Could This Be The Next Big Dancehall Crossover Hit For 2026?
In 2023, Skillibeng opened for Drake during the launch of the It's…
Vybz Kartel Says He’s Done Recording Graphic Gun Songs, Reveals Over 104 Songs Were Recorded for ‘God & Time’ Album
Fresh off debuting at No. 6 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart,…
Vybz Kartel’s ‘God & Time’ Debuts at No. 6 on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart After Securing Five Caribbean Music Awards Nominations
Vybz Kartel is once again dominating dancehall headlines as his latest album,…
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…
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…
“Shake It To The Max (Fly) Remix” The Most Nominated Song at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, Shenseea and Skillibeng Earn 6 Nods Each
After conquering streaming platforms, viral dance culture and major international award stages,…
Ayetian Secures 7 Nods at Caribbean Music Awards 2026, Becoming the Most Nominated Dancehall Artiste
Ayetian’s rise in Caribbean music is accelerating at a steady pace. Just…
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…
Shenseea Climbs Billboard Latin and Rhythmic Airplay Charts With FIFA World Cup Anthem “Echo” Featuring Daddy Yankee
Shenseea continues strengthening her position as one of dancehall’s leading international crossover…
Vybz Kartel’s ‘God & Time’ Album Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart With 10 Songs Inside Top 100
Vybz Kartel has stormed the international digital charts once again, with his…
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…
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…
Shenseea Scores 5th Billboard Entry With FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem “Echo” Featuring Daddy Yankee
While debates continue over who currently leads dancehall’s global crossover movement, Shenseea…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
“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,”…
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…
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,…
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…
Protoje to Release 7th Studio Album ‘The Art of Acceptance’ This Friday Following Cinematic Kingston Premiere
With anticipation building, Jamaican reggae crooner Protoje is poised to release his…
Skillibeng Announces 20-City North American Tour With Moliy After Securing Second U.S. Gold Certification
Dancehall star Skillibeng is taking his global momentum on the road, announcing…
Vybz Kartel Fends Off Strong Competition to Win Best Caribbean Music Act at the MOBO Awards 2026
Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has once again stamped his authority on the…
Antigua and Barbuda Appoints Masicka as Cultural Ambassador for Youth Development
In a bold move signalling deeper Caribbean collaboration within the creative economy,…
Rick Ross Names Vybz Kartel as His Dream Headliner for 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
Rick Ross has ignited fresh global conversation around dancehall’s place on the…
Ayetian Announces First Single from Forthcoming EP ‘JAMPACK’ After Securing 2026 MOBO Nomination
Dancehall fans, brace yourselves—Ayetian is set to release his highly anticipated EP…
Vybz Kartel & Shenseea Strike Again as Talk To Me Nuh Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes — Kartel Secures Five Spots on YouTube’s Trending Chart
Dancehall powerhouses Vybz Kartel and Shenseea are proving once again that their…
Shenseea Nominated for Top Music Creator at First-Ever Snapchat Snappys Awards
Dancehall star Shenseea continues to expand her global reach, landing a nomination…