Tag: skillibeng

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.

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

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

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

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.

Shadow Shadow September 1, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow September 1, 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

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

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

Shadow Shadow August 1, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 23, 2026

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,

Shadow Shadow June 19, 2026

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,

Shadow Shadow June 16, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

“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,

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 5, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow April 29, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

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,

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow April 16, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow April 7, 2026

Antigua and Barbuda Appoints Masicka as Cultural Ambassador for Youth Development

In a bold move signalling deeper Caribbean collaboration within the creative economy,

Shadow Shadow March 26, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow February 28, 2026

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,

Shadow Shadow February 26, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow January 17, 2026

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

Shadow Shadow January 10, 2026

‘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

Shadow Shadow December 10, 2025

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

Shadow Shadow November 24, 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,

Shadow Shadow November 20, 2025

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

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2025

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

Shadow Shadow November 4, 2025

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

Shadow Shadow October 26, 2025

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

Shadow Shadow October 24, 2025

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

Shadow Shadow October 22, 2025