Beenie Man and Stephen Marley Team Up on David Cole-Produced ‘Winning’
The concept behind "Winning" didn't start in a studio session or a creative retreat. It started with the World Cup,…
Burna Boy and Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ Surpasses 1 Billion YouTube Views
The fastest detail here is not that "Dai Dai" hit a billion views. It is that it got there fast…
Shaggy Teams Up With Jeremih on New Track ‘Lottery’
Shaggy just dropped "Lottery," a new collaboration with R&B singer Jeremih, and the pairing alone is enough to turn heads.…
Naomi Cowan Is Taking Fans Inside Her JUNO-Winning Album One Song at a Time
Naomi Cowan isn't letting 2026 close out without giving *Welcome to Paradise* its proper flowers. The artist announced a new…
Demarco Drops New Track ‘Murderer’ on YouTube
Demarco didn't waste words announcing his latest release just fire emojis, a gun, and the word "Murderer." The Jamaican dancehall…
Skatta Burrell Hits #1 on Billboard Global 200 as Karol G’s ‘BbY WOW’ Samples ‘Coolie Dance Riddim’
A 23-year-old riddim just topped the Billboard Global 200. That is the story behind Karol G's "BbY WOW," which samples…
N.O.R.E. Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit Over Alleged 1999 Nightclub Incident
The detail that cuts through this story first is not the lawsuit itself, but what allegedly happened after. According to…
Shatta Wale Fires Back at Critics on ‘Catch Me If You Can’
Shatta Wale did not wait long to let his rivals know exactly where he stands. His latest single, "Catch Me…
K’naan Acquitted in Quebec Sexual Assault Trial After 16-Year Case
The detail that stood out most from Wednesday's verdict was not the acquittal itself, but what the judge actually said…
Yeat Targets Travis Scott on New Diss Track ‘On Nothing’
The most pointed line on Yeat's new diss track "On Nothing" isn't the loudest one. It's a quiet but sharp…
Lil Durk’s Murder-for-Hire Case Goes to the Jury After Closing Arguments
The moment that's been building for weeks is finally here. Closing arguments are done, and the jury now holds Lil…
450 Set for Caribbean Music Awards Debut Performance in Trinidad
450 is heading to Trinidad and Tobago with something to prove. The dancehall artist is set to perform at the…
The Sleng Teng Riddim: History, Producer & Every Major Song on It
The Sleng Teng riddim is the most consequential rhythm in the history of Jamaican popular music. Widely recognized as the most transformative rhythm in the history of Jamaican music, it…
The Bam Bam Riddim: History, Producer & Every Major Song on It
When most people say "Bam Bam riddim," they are referring to one of the most far-reaching rhythmic events in the entire history of Jamaican music: Sister Nancy's 1982 recording of…
The Diwali Riddim: History, Producer & Every Major Song on It
The diwali riddim is one of the most consequential backing tracks in the history of popular music. Built from a cascade of syncopated handclaps and rooted in the sonic traditions…
What Is a Riddim? Dancehall’s Version System Explained
If you have spent any time around reggae or dancehall music, you have almost certainly heard the word "riddim" without necessarily knowing what it means or why it matters so…
How to Speak Jamaican Patois: A Beginner’s Guide
Learning how to speak patois means stepping into one of the most linguistically rich and culturally significant creole languages in the world. Jamaican Patois, known locally as Patwa or Patwah…
Lil Durk Trial: Prosecutors Allege Revenge Plot as Defense Attacks Cooperators in Closing Arguments
The detail prosecutors keep returning to is not Lil Durk himself but a 24-year-old named Saviay'a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, who was pulled from a Cadillac Escalade at a…
The 25 Greatest Female Dancehall Artists of 2026
When the conversation turns to the best female dancehall artists in history, a handful of names have consistently shaped the genre's trajectory, from the sound-system dances of Kingston in the…
The 30 Greatest Dancehall Riddims of All Time
The best dancehall riddims are not merely backing tracks. They are the architectural blueprints of an entire musical culture, shared canvases on which generations of deejays and singers have competed,…
The 25 Greatest Female Reggae Singers of 2026
The best female reggae singers have shaped one of the most globally beloved music genres for more than six decades, from the rocksteady clubs of Kingston in the 1960s to…
30 Huge Pop & Hip-Hop Hits Built on Dancehall Samples
Songs that sampled dancehall have shaped some of the biggest moments in mainstream pop and hip-hop history. From Kanye West threading Jamaican sound-clash culture through a 7x platinum single to…
30 Hits You Didn’t Know Sampled Reggae Classics
Songs that sampled reggae are everywhere in popular music, yet listeners rarely trace those borrowed rhythms, vocals, and riddims back to their Jamaican roots. From dancehall anthems recorded in Kingston…
Malie Donn’s ‘Van Cleef’ Cracks Apple Music Top 25 New York City at No. 15
Malie Donn is quietly doing something that most dancehall artists spend years chasing. His single "Van Cleef" has landed at No. 15 on Apple Music's Top 25 New York City…
