Riddim of a Republic: 25 Jamaican Songs That Conquered America
As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, we trace how an island of fewer than three million…
Elijah Marley Performed His Dad’s ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ at FIFA Fan Fest Miami and It Hit Hard
Elijah Marley didn't walk out to just any song at FIFA Fan Fest Miami. He performed "Welcome to Jamrock," the…
Ziggy Marley Brought ‘Three Little Birds’ to the FIFA Fan Fest and the Crowd Felt Every Word
There's something about hearing Bob Marley's music performed by his own son that hits on a completely different level of…
Reggae Land 2026 Nears Sell-Out With Burna Boy, Masicka, Christopher Martin and Julian Marley
Reggae Land is about to close the door on its first-ever Friday edition, and the final release tickets are nearly…
Afro Nation Portugal 2026 Kicks Off: Burna Boy and Tyla Headline Day 1
Burna Boy headlining a festival is never a surprise at this point, but what makes Day 1 of Afro Nation…
Burna Boy Just Became the Most-Listened-To African Artist on Spotify and It’s All Because of Shakira
Burna Boy has hit 47.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making him the most-streamed African artist on the platform right…
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fever’ Just Got Certified Gold in the UK, His First Ever
Eight years after it dropped, "Fever" is still racking up hardware. Vybz Kartel's 2016 dancehall cut was certified Gold in…
Lil Wayne Apologizes After Missing Maine Tour Kickoff, Reschedules Show
Lil Wayne kicked off his 20+ Years of Carter Classics North American Tour with a no-show, missing the scheduled opening…
A$AP Rocky Stopped His LA Show to Shout Out Son Riot in the Crowd
The sweetest part of A$AP Rocky's Kia Forum show in Los Angeles on June 27 had nothing to do with…
Aidonia Eyes New 2026 Project as ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Tops Caribbean Charts
Aidonia is not slowing down anytime soon. While most artists would coast after landing a chart-topping single, the 4th Genna…
Marcia Griffiths & Beenie Man to Headline Jamaica Independence Celebration in Lauderhill
Over 20,000 Jamaicans call Lauderhill, Florida home, and this August they're getting a celebration that actually reflects that. Marcia Griffiths…
Mr Eazi Recruits Vybz Kartel For New Single “Lambo,” Announces Dre Skull-Produced Mixtape “Yard & Yanga”
Two of the most influential names on either side of the Afrobeats–dancehall divide are joining forces. Nigerian afropop star Mr…
Christopher Ellis Celebrates Sound System Culture on Damian Marley-Produced ‘My Sound’
The most telling detail about "My Sound" isn't who made it, it's what it's actually about. Christopher Ellis built the track as a direct tribute to Jamaica's sound system culture,…
Kranium’s ‘We Can’ Featuring Tory Lanez Certified Gold by the RIAA
Kranium is out here collecting certifications on both sides of the Atlantic, and his latest one is a reminder that "We Can" had way more staying power than people might…
Tyla Signs Global Deal With Roc Nation Ahead of ‘APOP*’ Album
Tyla kicked off her Roc Nation era with a Times Square digital takeover, which is honestly a flex few artists get to pull off. The South African superstar has officially…
Kelissa Returns With First Album in Almost a Decade, ‘The Good Side of Things’
Nine years is a long time to sit with your next move, and Kelissa spent every bit of it intentionally. The reggae artist, sister of Grammy winner Keznamdi and partner…
Masicka Announces ‘Forever Reign’ Album Ahead of Barclays Center Headlining Debut
Masicka is dropping an album and headlining Barclays Center in back-to-back days, and the timing feels very much intentional. Forever Reign lands on August 14, and then the Jamaican dancehall…
Tems Scores Fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart With ‘What You Need’
Tems now has four No. 1s on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, and the path she took to get there is genuinely unlike almost anyone else's in recent memory. "What…
Davido Announces Sixth Studio Album ‘ORIADE’ for July 31, 2026
Davido didn't just drop a release date, he dropped a cinematic moment. The Afrobeats superstar revealed his sixth studio album, ORIADE, is arriving July 31, 2026, through a visually striking…
Ding Dong Leads Dancehall Representation at the 2026 BET Awards
Ding Dong showed up to the 2026 BET Awards not just as an attendee but as the face of dancehall on one of the biggest nights in Black entertainment. While…
Shane O and Complex Ricki light up the summer with ‘Different Ways’
The buzz started long before the song dropped. After teasing snippets of Different Ways on social media, rising dancehall star Complex Ricki watched anticipation snowball into one of the hottest…
Ziggy Marley Is Calling for the Next World Cup to Go Back to Africa
Ziggy Marley didn't just congratulate the continent and move on. After nine African nations made history by advancing to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, he used…
Lauryn Hill Receives BET’s Living Legend Icon Award as Marley Children Lead Tribute
The moment that probably hit hardest at the 2026 BET Awards wasn't the big names or the spectacle — it was Zion Marley performing a reggae-inflected version of "To Zion,"…
Nigy Boy Is Taking Club MECA on August 6 and He’s Not Playing About It
Nigy Boy just made it official — he's hitting Club MECA live on August 6, and the announcement came straight from the artist himself with the kind of energy that…
