The Business of Staying Relevant: How Alkaline Turns His Elusive Presence and Mystery Into a Dancehall Advantage
In an industry where visibility often determines relevance, Alkaline has spent more…
Aidonia: “If I Was a Weak Artiste, I Would Have Given Up Long Ago”, Recalls How Industry Gatekeepers Tried to Block His Rise for Years
Dancehall star Aidonia says years of industry resistance tested his determination to…
Kabaka Pyramid: Reggae Needs Stronger Business Infrastructure to Compete Globally, Questions ‘Every Artiste for Themselves’ Approach
Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid is calling for a stronger business structure…
Kabaka Pyramid Says Declining Sound System Culture Is Hurting the Breakthrough of New Reggae Artistes and Songs
Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid has highlighted the challenges facing emerging reggae…
Two Months Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Still Holds Firm at No. 1 Across Six Markets Ahead of Forever1NE Music Festival
Two months after its release, Masicka’s Forever Reign is still making waves…
Chronic Law Denied Bail Again as Federal Judge Orders Continued US Detention Until January Trial
Jamaican dancehall entertainer Chronic Law will remain in US Marshals’ custody until…
Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Climbs 111 Spots on Jamaica’s Apple Music Chart in 33 Days
Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ has climbed 111 places on Jamaica’s Apple…
Reggae Stars Capleton and Tarrus Riley Bring the Fire and Soul to New Jersey for Thanksgiving Weekend
Capleton’s fiery dancehall delivery and Tarrus Riley’s soulful reggae vocals are set…
More Prison Time for Dudus: Christopher Coke’s Release Date Extended by One Year Amid Reports of Alleged Altercation with Diddy
Convicted Jamaican drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke is now scheduled to be…
Chin Explains Why He Believes Vybz Kartel Should Stay Offstage at Popcaan’s First US Concert
Should Vybz Kartel make a surprise appearance at Popcaan’s first US concert,…
Chin Says Popcaan Could Rival Vybz Kartel’s New York Ticket Sales Record Following US Visa Approval
Dancehall star Popcaan could challenge Vybz Kartel’s historic New York ticket-selling record…
Lt. Stitchie’s Family Announces November 14 Thanksgiving Service, Invites Fans and Entertainment Fraternity to Celebrate His Life and Legacy
The family of dancehall and gospel stalwart Lieutenant Stitchie has invited fans,…
Popcaan’s U.S. Arrival Fuels Calls for Barclays Center Concert as Fans Urge CJ Milan to Make It Happen
Just days after arriving in the United States following years of public…
Best Reggae Album Grammy Submissions Increase by 63% as Industry Heavyweights Battle for Nominations
The race for Best Reggae Album at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards…
Grammy Dark Horses: Could Runkus, Samory I or Naomi Cowan Spring a Surprise as First-Round Voting Begins?
As voting begins for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, could one of…
After Years of Public Advocacy, Popcaan Arrives in the U.S. Following Visa Approval; Bounty Killer, Ding Dong and Jah Vinci React
Dancehall star Popcaan has reportedly arrived in the United States following news…
Mavado Earns First UK Silver Certification Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Canada After 9-Year Hiatus
Dancehall star Mavado is celebrating a major career milestone as his 2010…
‘The Combination Between Us Was Deadly’: Attorney Details Strategy Used to Help Secure Munga Honorable’s Freedom in Murder Trial
Attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has revealed how a carefully planned cross-examination helped secure…
‘I Don’t Do Those Things for Money’: Attorney Christopher Townsend Explains Why He Won’t Sue Mavado Over Public Comments
Renowned Jamaican attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has revealed that fellow attorneys encouraged him…
Ajji Celebrates Birthday With Million Bees EP and Double Visuals for “Summa Walker” and “Birthday Chick”
Dancehall artiste Ajji is giving his latest musical offering fresh momentum following…
Donovan Germaine Warns: ‘This Industry Don’t Have Any Pension’ — Why Penthouse Focused on Artists’ Futures
For Donovan Germaine, building a successful music career was never supposed to…
From Mourning to Celebration: Bounty Killer Welcomes First Grandson and Third Grandchild Days After Losing His Musical ‘Big Bro’
Days after bidding an emotional farewell to his “big bro” Lieutenant Stitchie,…
Donovan Germaine Fires Back at Cutty Ranks: “I Had to Set the Record Straight” — Says Deejay Left Penthouse With Two Mortgage-Free Houses and a Car
Donovan Germaine has mounted a forceful defence of Penthouse Records’ legacy in…
Before Ny-Robii, There Was Priceless: Meet the Artiste and Songwriter Setting His Sights on Dancehall’s Global Stage
Before Dowayne J. Morrison became Ny-Robii, he was known as Priceless, and before pushing…
Macka Diamond Announces Retirement From Dancehall, Citing Lack of Appreciation and Industry Support
After more than three decades in dancehall, Macka Diamond says she will…
From Dancehall to Hip-Hop: DJ Mac & CrashDummy’s WYFL Riddim Helps Power Remy Ma’s ‘Alimony’ EP to No. 1 in the U.S.
What began as a Jamaican dancehall production movement is increasingly becoming an…
Busy Signal Backs Tapedeck as New Streaming Platform Launches in Jamaica, Promising Artistes 80% of Revenue
Busy Signal is betting on a new way of streaming music, and…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness Challenges Gun-Law Debate: ‘Where Are the Protests’ for Jamaica’s Murder Victims?
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has challenged the national debate over Jamaica’s…
Vybz Kartel Has Another Album Coming This Year: Can ‘The Sun’ Outshine ‘God & Time’?
Vybz Kartel is giving dancehall fans another reason to debate before the…
Inner Circle Co-Founder Ian Lewis Calls for Reggae and Dancehall to Be Separated at the Grammys “So We Stop Comparing Them”
Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis believes the growing tension between reggae and…
Aidonia Returns to Belize After 10 Years as “Like How Yuh Feel” Surpasses Past 9.2 Million Collective YouTube and Spotify Streams in 3 Months
Aidonia is heading back to Belize for the first time in 10…
Masicka Says It Feels Right to Celebrate at Home as He Announces Forever1NE Music Festival in Portmore
Masicka is bringing the Forever1NE movement home. The dancehall star will headline…
Alkaline Returns to OVO Arena Wembley in 2027 After Sold-Out 2025 Concert and People’s Choice Award Win
Alkaline is going back to the scene of one of his biggest…
Squash’s U.S. Federal Prison Release Date Moves to October 27: Less Than 30 Days Left, But Immigration Battle Looms
Squash is now less than 30 days away from his projected release…
Valiant Reflects on Pain and Blessings in ‘Time Capsule’ After Retaining Male Dancehall Artiste of the Year Title at CMA 2026
Valiant says he is “always aiming to become one of the greatest”,…
Three Deaths, Three Funerals: KipRich Calls 2026 “One of the Roughest Years” After Losing Newborn, Father and now Grandmother
Dancehall artiste KipRich is facing an extraordinary period of grief after losing…
‘Legends Never Die’: Bounty Killer Pays Tribute to Lieutenant Stitchie as Entertainment Community Mourns His Passing
Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is mourning the death of his close friend…
From Jamaica’s Dancehall Scene to New York’s Brunch Culture: Hershey Swagg Expands His Business Enterprise
From a familiar face on Jamaica’s dancehall scene to an emerging entrepreneur…
Ahead of Lt. Stitchie’s 64th Birthday, Wife Makes Urgent Appeal for Blood Donations: “God Has a Reason” He Is Still Alive
Reggae-gospel artiste Cleve “Lt. Stitchie” Laing has been hospitalised in Kingston ahead…
The Mighty Sparrow Dies at 91: Calypso Legend Leaves Behind a Legacy That Defined Caribbean Music
The Caribbean is mourning the loss of one of its most influential…
‘Ya Fi Bad Fi Survive’: Jayds Reflects on Ghetto Struggles, Faith and Survival in Newly Released ‘Autumn Leaves’
For Jayds, survival is not a luxury but a necessity. The dancehall…
1Clauze Explains Why Dancehall Is Struggling to Break Into the Global Mainstream: ‘Music Is a Product, Music Is a Business’
Social commentator Reuben “1Clauze” Hussey believes contemporary dancehall must rethink its approach…
Shaggy Hails Ninjaman’s Massive Dancehall Influence: ‘Everybody Wanted to Look Like Him, Talk Like Him’
Reggae superstar Shaggy has praised Ninjaman’s enormous influence on dancehall, recalling how…
Shenseea Exposes Deepest Wounds in ‘Vulnerability’: Absent Father, Mother’s Death, Industry Issues and Struggles With Love
Behind the confidence, ambition and bold persona that have made Shenseea one…
Chronic Law’s Trial Faces Delay as Attorney Seeks December or January Date, Citing Need for More Time to Review Evidence
Chronic Law’s federal firearms trial is facing a possible postponement until December…
Alexx A-Game Rebuilds Career After Years of Music Stolen, Turns Setback Into Motivational Anthem ‘Still A Rise’
Recording artiste Alexx A-Game is turning a devastating career setback into a…
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry Reveals Brain Injury, Memory Loss and Why She Is Suing Miss Universe
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has revealed that she has no memory…
“There Is No One King. The Only Other Person Above Me Is Really Sean Paul” — Shaggy Talks Streams, Dancehall’s Throne and Global Impact
Shaggy has weighed into dancehall’s long-running debate over its “kings”, arguing that…
Sister Nancy’s 44-Year-Old Album ‘One, Two’ Returns to Billboard as ‘Bam Bam’ Fuels Global Resurgence
Four decades after Sister Nancy released her landmark debut album One, Two,…
Buju Banton, Chronixx, Lila Iké, Protoje and Keznamdi Among Reggae Winners at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards
Reggae delivered one of the biggest statements at the 2026 Caribbean Music…