50 Years Later, ‘Positive Vibration’ Returns As The Theme For Bob Marley’s 81st Birthday
When Bob Marley and the Wailers released Rastaman Vibration in April 1976, Jamaica was teetering on the edge.
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Lila Iké’s New Album Includes Savvy Nods To Garnett Silk, Peter Tosh
Lila Iké’s debut Treasure Self Love will land next Friday (August 22). Of the 11 songs on the album, four lean purposefully on Jamaican classics—an approach that underlines the Jamaican singer’s ear for foundational melody.
Tarrus Riley Samples Cocoa Tea Classic In New Song ‘You + Me = Good Life’
Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is set to release his latest single, You + Me = Good Life, on Friday, July 25—a soulful yet breezy tribute to love, togetherness, and musical legacy.
Reggae Sumfest To Strengthen Safety Measures After Stampede On Festival Night One
Reggae Sumfest organizers have promised to implement “additional crowd control and safety measures” for the remainder of the festival, after a stampede during Festival Night One left several patrons injured at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex early Saturday morning.
Vybz Kartel Crowned King Of Dancehall At Reggae Sumfest
Vybz Kartel was officially crowned ‘King of Dancehall’ in a historic and emotional ceremony during Night One of Reggae Sumfest 2025 at Catherine Hall early Saturday morning.
Cocoa Tea’s Best Songs: His 20 Most Essential Hits
Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott, who passed away on Tuesday at 65, was one of Reggae and Dancehall’s most enduring and beloved vocalists.
Protoje Honors Soundsystem Culture With New Song, ‘BIG 45’: Watch
Reggae artist Protoje has released his latest single, BIG 45, today (March 7), on the In.Digg.Nation
Vybz Kartel To Headline U.S. Concerts For First Time In Over 20 Years At Brooklyn’s Barclays Center
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is making his highly anticipated return to the United States stage after two decades.
Junior Murvin’s ‘Police & Thieves’ Certified Silver In The UK
Junior Murvin’s reggae classic Police & Thieves achieved Silver certification in the United Kingdom on January 31, marking 200,000 units recorded in the country.
Spice To Perform At 2025 MOBO Awards
The MOBO Awards has announced its first wave of performers for the 2025 ceremony, with Queen of Dancehall Spice set to grace the stage at Newcastle’s Utility Arena on February 18 The lineup will also include UK rappers Krept & Konan and Bashy, the organisation confirmed on Monday.
Alkaline To Bring New Rules Festival To Toronto, Canada
Dancehall star Alkaline has announced that his New Rules Festival will head to Toronto, Canada, on June 21, 2025.
Vybz Kartel’s Return: 25 Must-See Photos From His ‘Freedom Street’ NYE Concert
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made his highly anticipated return to the stage on New Year’s Eve with the Freedom Street concert, his first live performance in over 13 years.
Sean Paul, Ashanti Announce 2025 ‘Bring It Tour’ Of UK And Ireland
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and R&B superstar Ashanti are set to ignite stages across the UK and Ireland in 2025 with their Bring It Tour.
Dancehall Artist 1SkiMask Signs With Epic Records
Dancehall sensation 1SkiMask has signed his first international record deal with Sony Music’s Epic Records, in partnership with Against Da Grain Entertainment (ADG).
Alkaline Announces New Rules Festival In London
Dancehall star Alkaline, in collaboration with New Era Productions, has confirmed the New Rules Festival will take place at London’s iconic OVO Arena Wembley on April 17, 2025.
Shaggy Says Sting Became “The Brother I Never Knew I Needed”
Shaggy and Sting recently shared stories of their unlikely friendship and creative collaborations during an exclusive SiriusXM special for Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio.
Skip Marley Pays Homage To Maxi Priest With New Song ‘Close’
Skip Marley is back with his latest single, Close, his first track under Tuff Gong International/Def Jam Recordings.
Bob Marley Finally Gets Official adidas Sneaker – See Photos
adidas is set to release its first official sneaker celebrating Reggae legend Bob Marley. Initially intended to coincide with the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ biopic in February, the ‘Bob Marley x Adidas SL 72 ‘One Love” has faced significant delays.
Chronixx Earns First Gold Certification In The US For ‘Eternal Light’ With Free Nationals
Reggae star Chronixx has achieved a significant career milestone as Eternal Light, his collaboration with R&B band Free Nationals, has been certified Gold in the United States nearly five years after its release.
Harry J Studio’s Vintage Mixing Console Surfaces On eBay For Staggering US$2.5 Million
A piece of Reggae music history has surfaced on eBay. The Helios HJ-1 Dub Station 20-channel mixing console—reportedly used to record Bob Marley & The Wailers’ first four studio albums and scores of other legendary 1970s recordings at Harry J’s Studio in Jamaica—is up for sale on the auction site for a staggering US$2.5 million.