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 charismatic former frontman of the 1980s group Kotch, has lived…

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 Mye Laurell, it began with a leap of faith —…

Fabian Cole Expands Soul Food Caribbean Festival Brand To Serve The Caribbean Diaspora

Jamaican entertainment promoter Fabian Cole, better known as “Boomas”, is taking his Soul Food Caribbean Festival overseas as demand continues to grow for reggae and soul-centred events within the Caribbean…

Producer Mxssivh Says Drake Has Geninue Love For Jamaican Culture

Montego Bay-born producer Mxssivh is having a major moment after landing production credits on two tracks featured on Drake's new albums. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Justin Junagadala, worked…

Queen Ifrica Weighs In On Vybz Kartel’s “Shaky” Online Content

Queen Ifrica has weighed in on Vybz Kartel’s recent run of "shaky" online content, saying the King of Dancehall should be mindful of the influence he carries and how his…

Vybz Kartel Big Winner At 2026 IRAWMA After Taking Nine Awards

Vybz Kartel was the biggest winner at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards on Sunday night, taking nine awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Recording Artist of the…

Countree Hype Says He’s “Keeping Positive” Ahead Of Sentencing In June

Dancehall producer Countree Hype is maintaining a positive outlook ahead of a hearing next month in Miami, where he is asking for a reduced sentence of three years after pleading…

Shaggy Says Sean Paul Is Not A Diamond-Selling Artist: ‘I’m Still The Only One In Dancehall’

Shaggy is pushing back against the narrative that Sean’s Diamond-certified hit with Sia makes him a Diamond-selling artist. “I am still the only Dancehall artist that is Diamond-selling. Sorry,” he…

Marlon Asher Celebrates 20 Years Of ‘Ganja Farmer’ With New EP

Trinidad singer Marlon Asher is marking the 20th anniversary of his ganja anthem, Ganja Farmer, with a new seven-track EP centered on the song’s legacy and its modern-day reach. The…

Vybz Kartel Buys US$3.9 Million Mansion In Florida — See Photos

Vybz Kartel’s real estate spree has hit Parkland, Florida, where the Dancehall star has purchased a US$3.9 million mansion on a private 2.19-acre lot. The seven-bedroom, six-bathroom home sold on…

Producer Countree Hype Pleads Guilty In Miami To Smuggling 30 Guns To Jamaica

Producer Countree Hype has pleaded guilty in a Miami federal case accusing him of smuggling 30 firearms and ammunition from Florida to Jamaica inside office chairs. Countree Hype, whose given…

450 Charts With ‘World on Fire’

Dancehall artist 450's latest single is World On Fire, officially released on May 8, 2026. Distributed by Dubshot, the track was composed by Nbasyko and Weekday and produced by Weekday.…