Toots & The Maytals’ ‘Pressure Drop’ Certified Silver In The UK

Nearly 55 years after its release, Pressure Drop, the seminal reggae hit by Toots & The Maytals, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI)…

‘Party Animal’ Producer Kurt Riley Sets Goal To Achieve Legendary Status In Jamaican Music

Internationally renowned music producer and radio disc jockey Kurt “Party Animal” Riley has declared his intention to become one of Jamaica's most esteemed record producers, a distinction achieved by his…

General Echo: The “Slackest” Deejay In Dancehall

Long before artists such as Lady Saw, Shabba Ranks, Vybz Kartel, and others became known for their explicit and provocative lyrics, lewdness was already a significant part of Jamaican dancehall…

Jamaica’s Montego Bay To Twin With Brazil’s Reggae Capital, São Luís

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport (MCGES) and the Ministry of Tourism have proposed twinning Jamaica's tourism capital, Montego Bay, with the Brazilian city of São Luís. According…

D’Angel’s Foundation Aiming To Help 500 Children Return To School

Artist and philanthropist D’Angel is aiming to assist 500 Jamaican children return to school in September through her Angel’s Foundation.  The Stronger singjay, who is IRAWMA’s 2024 Humanitarian of the…

Shawn Storm Vows To Never Miss Another Milestone In Daughter’s Life Following CSEC Success

Dancehall artist Shawn Storm has vowed to do whatever it takes to remain physically present in his daughter’s life following her success in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)…

Popcaan’s ‘TWIST & TURN’ With Drake, PartyNextDoor Hits 100 Millon Milestone On Spotify

Popcaan's TWIST & TURN collab with Drake and PartyNextDoor has become his first song as a lead artist to surpass 100 million plays on Spotify. Previously, the Dancehall star reached…

Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fever’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify

Fever, the 2016 hit by Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, has surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify, marking his first track to achieve this milestone on the platform. Produced by Linton…

Christopher Martin Devastated After Mass Shooting At His Grandmother’s Wake

Reggae artist Christopher Martin expressed deep sadness and dismay as his grandmother's wake was the scene of a mass shooting on Wednesday morning, a few hours ago. The Corporate Communications…

Aidonia To Headline Rapid Rave Caribbean Music Festival In Florida

Dancehall star Aidonia will be the headliner of the Rapid Rave Caribbean Music Festival, which will be held at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on August…

Mr. Vegas Says He’ll Take Photos With Queer Fans, But Won’t Invite Them On Stage Like Spice

When it comes to queer fans, singjay Mr. Vegas says he has no qualms about taking photos but won’t invite them on stage if their behavior contradicts dancehall’s gender norms. …

Spice’s ‘Mirror 25’ Debuts On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Mirror 25, the Queen of Dancehall Spice's third studio album, has debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Released on August 9 via Spice Official Entertainment, the…