Zen tugs at heart strings with ‘Over You’ for Overproof Records
For years, independent music label Overproof Records has quietly built a reputation for discovering emerging talent from western Jamaica and…
Don Yute teams up with I-Wayne for ‘Upstream’
Veteran dancehall deejay Don Yute is enjoying a resurgence of attention thanks to his latest single, Upstream, a collaboration with…
Stranger Cole, Pioneer Of Jamaican Music And Voice Behind ‘Bangarang,’ Is Dead At 83
Reggae pioneer Stranger Cole has passed away on Thursday, June 11. He was 83. Cole's death marks the end of…
Vybrid Tackles Mental Health With “Outlet”, Visualizer Set For June 17 Release
Recording artist Vybrid is preparing to unveil the official visualizer for his single, Outlet, on June 17; delivering a powerful message…
1876 Riddim Compilation To Feature Multiple Artists
Music producer Prod.LoudSpeakr is preparing to release his highly anticipated 1876 Riddimcompilation on June 26, a project that brings together a…
Squash Set For Early Release
Dancehall star Squash is one step closer to freedom. The Jamaican entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Whittaker, is now…
Vybz Kartel Taps Mavado, Wizkid, Spice For ‘God & Time’ Album
Vybz Kartel and Mavado will appear together on Kartel’s upcoming album God & Time. The collaboration, titled Hype Life, is…
How Jeremy Harding Turned A Roots Sample Into Beenie Man’s Global Anthem
Nearly three decades after its release, Beenie Man's swaggering 1997 anthem Who Am I remains one of the most instantly…
Dancehall Veteran Mad Cobra Recovering After Florida Turnpike Crash
Dancehall veteran Mad Cobra is counting his blessings after being involved in a motor vehicle accident on the Florida Turnpike…
Dyani And Remus Burrell Link Up For The ‘Journey’
Reggae singer D’yani has joined forces with Kareem “Remus” Burrell, the son of legendary Xterminator Records founder Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell,…
Reggae Veteran Norman Espeut (Of Kotch fame) Swaps Heartbreak For Healing With ‘Stress Free’
By all accounts, Norman Espeut has earned the right to slow down. The velvet-voiced reggae stalwart, best known as the…
Mye Laurell Finds A Home In Diana Ross Classic
For most singers, covering a classic made famous by Diana Ross would be an intimidating prospect. For US-based reggae vocalist…
DJ Jahmar And The Rise Of Reggae In Arizona
When conversations turn to reggae and dancehall in the United States, cities like New York, Miami, and Los Angeles typically dominate the discussion. Arizona rarely enters the conversation. Over the…
Dancehall Artist Munga Honorable Freed Of Murder Charge
A wave of celebration swept through the camp of dancehall artist Munga Honorable on Friday after the entertainer and his co-accused walked free from the Home Circuit Court in downtown…
Buju Banton Announces New Album ‘Too Too Bad’
Buju Banton has announced his new album, Too Too Bad, set for release on July 17. The Reggae and Dancehall veteran, who will celebrate his 53rd birthday on July 15,…
Popcaan Earns First Billboard Hot 100 Entry With Drake Collab ‘Amazing Shape’
Popcaan has earned the first Billboard Hot 100 entry of his career, with his Drake collaboration Amazing Shape debuting at No. 76 on the chart dated May 30, 2026. The…
Etana Mourns Loss Of Two Cousins Amid Ongoing Gang Violence In August Town
Reggae singer Etana is grieving the loss of two cousins amid an ongoing wave of gang violence rocking the ‘Vietnam’ enclave of August Town, St. Andrew. The singer’s cousins, who…
Quada Released On Bail
Dancehall artist Quada is celebrating his freedom after being released on bail on Friday following a five-month incarceration. The Hail artist, born Shacquelle Clarke, shared the news with fans on…
Patra, Beenie Man, T.O.K, Ding Dong And More For ‘JHouse Vol.1’
American producer, DJ and recording artiste Freddy Browne—CEO of JHouse Entertainment who also has more than 20 years of experience with Sony Music—is completing his highly anticipated album, JHouse Vol. 1.…
Skillibeng Explains Why He Feels Safer Flashing Diamonds In Jamaica Than The US
Dancehall star Skillibeng says he feels more comfortable moving through the streets of Jamaica with his jewelry than he would in certain parts of the United States. The St. Thomas-born…
Lauryn Hill Says Rohan Marley “Never Cheated” As She Marks His Birthday
Ms. Lauryn Hill publicly defended Rohan Marley against long-running rumors of infidelity while wishing him a happy birthday on Instagram. The Fugees singer, 50, posted a birthday message for Marley…
Vybz Kartel Meets Daughter Amani For First Time: “Humbled Me Deeply”
Vybz Kartel has met his daughter Amani for the first time, nearly two years after his release from prison. The Dancehall star shared the moment on Instagram on Thursday (May…
Stefflon Don Sells Part Of Catalog In Reported $8 Million Deal
Stefflon Don has struck a new catalog deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, giving the investment firm rights to some of her compositions and recordings released before 2024. The deal covers…
Tarrus Riley Removed From 2026 ‘Best Of The Best’ Miami Lineup After Dispute Over Another South Florida Booking
Tarrus Riley has been removed from the 2026 Best Of The Best Music Fest lineup in Miami after the festival objected to his separate free Fort Lauderdale appearance scheduled days…
