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.…
Masicka Says Dancehall Rivalries Are Part of the Culture, But Warns Against Artistes Getting Consumed by It
Masicka believes lyrical rivalry is part of Dancehall culture, but says it…
Malie Donn’s ‘The Golden Child’ Debuts at No. 4 in the U.S. as ‘Van Cleef’ Holds No. 1 Across Five Countries
Malie Donn is officially turning his Van Cleef breakthrough into an album…
Why Are East Africans Suddenly Shazaming Aidonia? Dancehall Star Cracks Kenya’s Top 10 With ‘Le Le Le’
Why are Kenyans suddenly Shazaming Aidonia? Nearly two years after its August…
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,…
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…
“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…
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…
Dancehall Artiste Najeeriii Earns Spot on Billboard’s Prestigious 2026 ’21 Under 21′ List
Jamaican dancehall artiste Najeeriii has secured one of the music industry's most…
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…
Billboard Names Ayetian Caribbean Up-and-Comer of the Month After 22.9 Million U.S. Streams and JamPack’s Top 3 iTunes Debut
Ayetian's breakout year continues to reach new heights after Billboard named the…
Ayetian’s Jampack Debuts at No. 3 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart After Earning Seven Caribbean Music Awards Nominations
Ayetian's breakout year shows no signs of slowing down. Less than a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,”…
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…
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…
Antigua and Barbuda Appoints Masicka as Cultural Ambassador for Youth Development
In a bold move signalling deeper Caribbean collaboration within the creative economy,…
Skillibeng Premieres “Ballerina” With Afrobeats Star Rema After Scoring Second U.S. Gold Certification
Fresh off a major international certification and a surge in global streaming…
Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng and Silent Addy’s Viral Hit ‘Shake It To The Max (Fly)’ Remix Certified Gold in the U.S.
Behind one of the most infectious cross-continental hits of the past year,…
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…
MOLIY Secures Three Nods to Become Most Nominated African Artiste at 2026 iHeartRadio Awards
MOLIY is officially having her biggest global breakthrough to date, emerging as…
‘Shake It To The Max (FLY)’ Remix Secures Spot on TikTok’s Global Year in Music 2025 Top 20 Rankings Amid Grammy Controversy
TikTok’s Global Year in Music 2025 rankings have arrived, and the platform’s…
Why ‘Shake It To The Max (Fly)’ Remix — One of the Year’s Biggest Global Anthems, Was Ruled Ineligible for the 2026 Grammys
Moliy and Silent Addy's “Shake It To The Max (Fly)” dominated 2025…
Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix Certified Platinum in France — Reclaims No. 1 Spot on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart
Moliy’s monster hit Shake It To The Max (Fly) remix featuring Shenseea,…
Tyla Topples Shenseea, MOLIY & Skillibeng to Claim No.1 Spot, Ending 25-Week Reign of ‘Shake It to the Max (Fly)’
South African sensation Tyla has stormed onto the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs…
Who Will Get Nominated for the Grammys’ Best Reggae Album? Naro of THE FIX Shares His Prediction Picks
Days before the Recording Academy unveils the official nominations for the 68th…
How Rihanna Lost U$36 Million — and Bounced Back Even Bigger, Becoming a Billionaire
Even billionaires take a hit sometimes — and Rihanna’s U$36 million loss…
Shenseea Bosses Up with New Female-Empowering Anthem After Securing Multiple AEAUSA 2025 Nominations
Jamaican dancehall powerhouse Shenseea is in full boss mode with the release…
Four Billboard Entries and Four Gold Certifications Later, Skillibeng Officially Joins Spotify’s Billionaire Club
Dancehall frontrunner Skillibeng has officially entered Spotify’s Billionaire Club, surpassing 1 billion…