Ziggy Marley to Perform at FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver on July 3
Ziggy Marley isn't just showing up to the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver — he's calling it an honor. The…
Capleton Drops ‘Heights of Fire’ Album June 26 Featuring Damian & Stephen Marley
Capleton is calling it himself — go out and get the album. The Fireman announced that *Heights of Fire* is…
Shaggy’s ‘Boombastic’ Earns Double-Platinum Certification in New Zealand Nearly Three Decades After Release
Nearly 30 years after it first exploded onto international airwaves, Shaggy's iconic hit Boombastic is still proving its staying power.…
Don Kuttz inspires belief with ‘Tru Blva’
Emerging dancehall artiste Don Kuttz believes his latest single, Tru Blva, will be the song that elevates his career to…
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Zen tugs at heart strings with ‘Over You’ for Overproof Records
For years, independent music label Overproof Records has quietly built a reputation for discovering emerging talent from western Jamaica and helping propel artists onto the national stage. Now, Asa "Ace"…
Don Yute teams up with I-Wayne for ‘Upstream’
Veteran dancehall deejay Don Yute is enjoying a resurgence of attention thanks to his latest single, Upstream, a collaboration with conscious reggae artist I-Wayne that is steadily gaining traction both…
Stranger Cole, Pioneer Of Jamaican Music And Voice Behind ‘Bangarang,’ Is Dead At 83
Reggae pioneer Stranger Cole has passed away on Thursday, June 11. He was 83. Cole's death marks the end of one of the longest and most influential careers in Jamaican…
Vybrid Tackles Mental Health With “Outlet”, Visualizer Set For June 17 Release
Recording artist Vybrid is preparing to unveil the official visualizer for his single, Outlet, on June 17; delivering a powerful message centered on mental health, self-love, and resilience. Produced by LoudSpeakr…
1876 Riddim Compilation To Feature Multiple Artists
Music producer Prod.LoudSpeakr is preparing to release his highly anticipated 1876 Riddimcompilation on June 26, a project that brings together a diverse cast of emerging artistes from Jamaica and beyond. The…
Squash Set For Early Release
Dancehall star Squash is one step closer to freedom. The Jamaican entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Whittaker, is now expected to be released from federal custody a month earlier…
Vybz Kartel Taps Mavado, Wizkid, Spice For ‘God & Time’ Album
Vybz Kartel and Mavado will appear together on Kartel’s upcoming album God & Time. The collaboration, titled Hype Life, is one of several features announced for the album, which is…
Dancehall Veteran Mad Cobra Recovering After Florida Turnpike Crash
Dancehall veteran Mad Cobra is counting his blessings after being involved in a motor vehicle accident on the Florida Turnpike over the weekend. According to sources close to the artist,…
Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life
Today marks six years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae…
Grindsman Says He’s Seeking “Fair Share” From Vybz Kartel Over ‘Benz Punany’
Dancehall veteran Grindsman insists that he's not focused on Vybz Kartel's wealth but only wants fair compensation for the use…
Jah Cure Victim Speaks Out: “I Forgive Him, But I Will Never Forget”
Dutch concert promoter Nicardo ‘Papa’ Blake says he has "forgiven Jah Cure" following the October 2021 incident in which the…
Interview: Keznamdi’s Journey From Janitor To Reggae Revivalist With ‘Time’
Reggae singer Keznamdi released the visuals for his latest video, 'Time', recently. The single is a poignant reminder to humanity…
Reggae Veteran Norman Espeut (Of Kotch fame) Swaps Heartbreak For Healing With ‘Stress Free’
By all accounts, Norman Espeut has earned the right to slow down. The velvet-voiced reggae stalwart, best known as the…
Mye Laurell Finds A Home In Diana Ross Classic
For most singers, covering a classic made famous by Diana Ross would be an intimidating prospect. For US-based reggae vocalist…
Vanessa Bling’s New Song Revisits Lost Years After Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire
Vanessa Bling's new single True Story is a reflection on her perseverance through the scrutiny and legal trouble that reshaped…
450 Charts With ‘World on Fire’
Dancehall artist 450's latest single is World On Fire, officially released on May 8, 2026. Distributed by Dubshot, the track…
Vybz Kartel Meets Daughter Amani For First Time: “Humbled Me Deeply”
Vybz Kartel has met his daughter Amani for the first time, nearly two years after his release from prison. The…
Vybz Kartel Buys US$3.9 Million Mansion In Florida — See Photos
Vybz Kartel’s real estate spree has hit Parkland, Florida, where the Dancehall star has purchased a US$3.9 million mansion on…
Bounty Killer, Dexta Daps And Blakkman To Uplift Seaview Gardens With Benefit Concert On March 29
Dancehall artists Blakkman, Dexta Daps and Bounty Killer will headline the third staging of the Seaview Gardens Community Assistance Project…
Stone Love, Travellers And Jamrock To Power Kingston Riddims On February 22
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will mark the 10th anniversary of Kingston’s designation as a UNESCO Creative…
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Vybz Kartel Big Winner At 2026 IRAWMA After Taking Nine Awards
Vybz Kartel was the biggest winner at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards on Sunday night, taking nine awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Recording Artist of the…
Countree Hype Says He’s “Keeping Positive” Ahead Of Sentencing In June
Dancehall producer Countree Hype is maintaining a positive outlook ahead of a hearing next month in Miami, where he is asking for a reduced sentence of three years after pleading…
Shaggy Says Sean Paul Is Not A Diamond-Selling Artist: ‘I’m Still The Only One In Dancehall’
Shaggy is pushing back against the narrative that Sean’s Diamond-certified hit with Sia makes him a Diamond-selling artist. “I am still the only Dancehall artist that is Diamond-selling. Sorry,” he…
Marlon Asher Celebrates 20 Years Of ‘Ganja Farmer’ With New EP
Trinidad singer Marlon Asher is marking the 20th anniversary of his ganja anthem, Ganja Farmer, with a new seven-track EP centered on the song’s legacy and its modern-day reach. The…
Bob Marley And The Wailers’ 1973 Album Burnin’ Goes Gold In The UK
Bob Marley and The Wailers’ 1973 album Burnin’ has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, more than four decades after it first received a Silver award there. According to…
Popcaan Gets First Drake Album Feature, But He’s Not The Only Caribbean Link
Popcaan finally gets a credited feature on a Drake album, but he isn’t the only Caribbean link in the Canadian rapper’s three-project drop on Friday. The Unruly Boss appears on…
Shaggy Lands Movie Role With Kevin Costner And Jake Gyllenhaal, But Says Dancehall Still Comes First
Shaggy says he's finishing work on a new movie with Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal, but Dancehall music remains his first love. Speaking with KTU at the station’s 30th anniversary…
Flippa Mafia Remanded, Judge Finds He Can’t Afford Lawyer In New Jersey Drug Case
Flippa Mafia is staying behind bars for now after a brief New Jersey court hearing on Thursday, where a judge also found that he could not afford to hire a…
Crucial Flamez Ventures Into Book Publishing With His CUSHJAM Music Label
Reggae singer Crucial Flamez is venturing into book publishing with the release of 'Melissa Blinks', a book written in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that made landfall…
Chris Brown Shows Off His Jamaican Connections Once Again On ‘Brown’
R & B superstar Chris Brown loves the Caribbean and its people. A simple scroll through the playlist of his twelfth studio album, Brown, will show that he has a…
