Monte Blake, Of Merritone Sound System, To Receive Honourary Doctorate At UWI Graduation

Merritone Sound System's Monte Blake will be among the 13 distinguished honourees at the upcoming University of the West Indies' (UWI) 2024 Graduation Ceremonies. The events, which will take place…

JUNO Awards Reinstates Reggae Category For 2025 After Backlash

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has reversed its decision to remove the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the 2025 JUNO Awards following significant backlash…

The Peter Tosh Song That Almost Wasn’t Recorded Becomes His First To Hit Major Milestone On Spotify

Reggae legend Peter Tosh's daughter, Niambe McIntosh, and his former manager, Copeland Forbes, have expressed their delight that Johnny B. Goode — the song Tosh was initially reluctant to record…

The 10 Best Songs That Sample Beenie Man’s ‘Who Am I? (Sim Simma)’

Beenie Man's 1997 Dancehall hit Who Am I (Sim Simma) has left a lasting imprint on music, with over 30 tracks sampling or interpolating its catchy lyrics or infectious rhythm.…

Vybz Kartel Makes Surprise Appearance At PNP’s 86th Annual Conference

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance at the 86th annual conference of the People's National Party (PNP) at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday. Kartel, freed from…

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…

Eddy Grant Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Over ‘Electric Avenue’

A federal judge in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump infringed on the copyrights of British-Guyanese singer Eddy Grant by using his Reggae-fusion hit Electric Avenue (1982)…

7 Artists We Want To See Vybz Kartel Bring Out During His ‘Freedom Street’ Concert

Vybz Kartel is set for his long-awaited return to the stage with "Freedom Street," his first performance in 13 years after being released from prison. The event, set for New…

Anthony B To Headline Australia’s Multi-Stage Jamaican Music & Food Festival

What do legendary Jamaican artists Bushman, General Levy, Richie Stephens, Mad Professor, Turbulence and Stranger Cole all have in common? They’ve all headlined Australia’s largest and longest-running Jamaican cultural event…

Kush Riley, Brother Of Tarrus Riley, Dead At 38

Jamaican artist Ryan Riley, known to many as Kush Riley and a son of legendary singer Jimmy Riley, has passed away at age 38. His older brother, Reggae star Tarrus…

Usher Brings Out Barrington Levy At Brooklyn Tour Stop: “It Was A Movie!”

Reggae and Dancehall legend Barrington Levy made a surprise appearance at a Brooklyn stop on Usher's Past Present & Future Tour. The September performance, which also featured Jadakiss, Swizz Beatz…

Jamaican Artists Who Have Won A Grammy Award Outside Of The Reggae Category

Jamaica is renowned for its Reggae music, but a few artists from the island have also made achievements in other genres, earning Grammy Awards beyond the 'Best Reggae Album' category.…