What Is Reggae? History, Sound & Key Artists
Reggae is one of the most recognizable and culturally significant music genres in the world. At its simplest, reggae is…
Dancehall vs Reggae: What’s Actually the Difference?
If you have ever used the terms reggae and dancehall interchangeably, you are in good company. Having both originated from…
What Is Dancehall? The Genre Explained
Dancehall is one of the most consequential musical inventions of the twentieth century. It is a form of Jamaican popular…
Dexta Daps Wraps UK Leg of Champagne Tour to Packed Crowd in London
Dexta Daps pulled off something that doesn't happen as often as it should in this industry he gave fans just…
Kranium Mourns Death of His Mother in Emotional Tribute Post
Kranium just shared something deeply personal on Instagram the passing of his mother, and the post hit different in the…
Vybz Kartel Is Coming to London and He Wants You There in Person
Vybz Kartel isn't exactly known for underselling himself, but his latest Instagram post still turns heads. "London, it's your turn…
RealBleeda Denied Bond in 2024 Murder Case
A judge in Baton Rouge shut down RealBleeda's bond request this week, keeping the 24-year-old rapper locked up in East…
Buju Banton and Kes Named Grand Marshalls of NY Caribbean Carnival Parade
The 59th Annual New York Caribbean Carnival Parade is pulling two of the biggest names in the game for its…
Capleton’s ‘Heights of Fire’ Album Out Now on Vinyl, CD, Cassette and Digital
Capleton is calling himself the King of Fyah, and right now he's got the release to back it up. His…
Niniola Channels Grief Into Uptempo Tribute EP ‘Without You’ for Late Husband
Most artists processing grief reach for something quieter, something stripped back. Niniola went the opposite direction, and that choice is…
Kabaka Pyramid Marks 15 Years of ‘Rebel Music’ With New Lyrics Tape Due August 28
Fifteen years ago, a young Kabaka Pyramid put out a project that quietly shifted how people thought about the next…
J Capri to Be Honoured at Excellence In Music 2026 a Decade After Her Passing
A full ten years after her death, J Capri is finally getting her flowers. The Excellence In Music 2026 Ceremony…
Kranium’s ‘Gal Policy’ Featured in 50 Cent’s Crime Drama ‘Fightland’
Years after its release, Kranium's "Gal Policy" is still opening doors, and the latest one leads straight into a 50 Cent crime drama. The track has been featured in "Fightland,"…
The Vybz Kartel Case Explained: Full Timeline From Arrest to Freedom
Few criminal proceedings in Caribbean history have carried the cultural weight of the Vybz Kartel case. From the night police surrounded a New Kingston hotel room in September 2011 to…
Victony Returns With Ambitious Sophomore Album ‘Starlife’
Victony did not come back quietly. His sophomore album Starlife, out now via OUTLAWIVILLE, arrives as a 15-track project that makes a clear case for him as one of Afrobeats'…
Beenie Man crowns birthday weekend as ‘Eminence’ conquers US iTunes charts
International recording dancehall star Beenie Man celebrated his birthday in royal fashion—cruising around Manhattan while his new album sat triumphantly atop the US iTunes charts. The dancehall titan’s latest project,…
Gramps Morgan’s Son Priel Morgan Premieres Debut Music Video ‘Fall Apart’
The Morgan family tree just added another branch worth watching. Priel Morgan, son of Morgan Heritage's Gramps Morgan, has officially dropped his debut music video for "Fall Apart," and the…
Future Fambo Takes Aim at Busy Signal While Clearing the Air on Beenie Man
Future Fambo is riding a wave of momentum in dancehall, but the artist has made clear that not everything around him sits well. The rising star has taken pointed shots…
Bubba Sparxxx Reveals the Eminem Compliment That Took a Week to Sink In
Bubba Sparxxx has opened up about a pivotal moment in his career when Eminem told him something so profound it took him nearly a week to fully understand what had…
50 Essential Jamaican Patois Phrases for Beginners
If you are planning a trip to Jamaica, reconnecting with your heritage, or simply fascinated by one of the Caribbean's most vibrant tongues, learning core Jamaican Patois phrases is the…
The 50 Greatest Reggae Artists of All Time
Deciding on the best reggae artists of all time is both an act of musical criticism and a reckoning with history. Reggae emerged in the late 1960s, growing from earlier…
Cardi B Asks If Jamaica Is Ready Ahead of Apparent BZR 2026 Appearance
Gramps Morgan took to Twitter to flag something that's got the dancehall world buzzing Cardi B apparently asking whether Jamaica is ready, with the post tied directly to the #bzr2026…
Vybz Kartel Returns to the National Arena for ‘The Return of The Building’
Vybz Kartel is bringing his homecoming energy back to the National Arena this Saturday for "The Return of The Building," a show that pays direct tribute to Asylum, the nightclub…
Queen Ifrica Is Headed to London This August
Queen Ifrica just confirmed she's bringing her show to London on August 25, and she made the announcement the way a lot of artists do these days straight from her…
