The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Iconic radio broadcaster Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon, the man who helped to kickstart King Yellowman and Beenie Man’s careers, died at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland on October 29.
Reggae singer Jah Cure will have to spend even more time behind prison walls after Dutch prosecutors successfully overturned his earlier manslaughter conviction and secured a harsher ruling for attempted murder.
Mavado’s son, Dantay Brooks, has been arrested again in Jamaica, just months after his murder conviction was overturned, and just a week after his superstar father arrived on the island.
Rastafarian firebrand Chuck Fenda delivered a marquis performance in front of a packed audience during the recent Limon Carnival held at the JAPDEVA Fair Ground in Limon, Costa Rica over the weekend.
Sean Paul and Dua Lipa’s hit single No Lie has officially been certified triple Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Today (October 11) may be Jah Cure’s birthday, but the Love Is singer is facing serious legal trouble in the Netherlands.
Shabba Ranks’ 1992 single Mr. Loverman is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, his first certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s landmark single Welcome To Jamrock has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, nearly two decades after its release.
Veteran dancehall artist Future Fambo had an ephiphany after suffering a mild heart attack on Sunday in New York.
Police detained one man during a snap raid at the upper St Andrew residence of dancehall entertainer Aidonia, whose given name is Sheldon Lawrence.
Jamaican-Canadian reggae artist Richie Flo has released his latest single “Reggae (Do What We Want)”. The track is a heartfelt tribute to the genre that shaped him, blending authenticity with passion in a way that only Richie Flo can deliver.
Teenage Engineering, the Swedish design and technology collective renowned for redefining the boundaries of music gear, is set to launch its newest instrument, the EP-40 drum machine and sequencer, with a week-long celebration in Jamaica, October 10 – 17.
Recording artiste Melodii is making rounds in the musical arena because of his soulful voice, and relatable lyrics.
Rebel Salute’s inaugural US staging has been postponed. The organizers issued a statement via Instagram announcing that the event, originally scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed due to the forecast of severe thunderstorms.
Reggae-dancehall firebrand Queen Ifrica has withdrawn her services over a reported contractual dispute regarding her performance at the Rebel Salute Festival, which will be held at the Miramar Regional Park on September 28, 2025.
US Rapper Sean Kingston, and his mother, Janice Turner, have been ordered to pay $38,500 USD in restitution as part of their ongoing federal wire fraud case.
Donovan ‘Conscious’ Anderson, one of the founding members of well-known record label and production house, Kings of Kings, believes that it is time for a major stage show to be staged in the parish of Clarendon once again.
Dancehall artist Kranium threw his Caribbean Music Awards trophy in the trash after claiming organizers stripped him of his award for “R&B Dancehall Artiste of the Year” and gave it to Dexta Daps.
After nearly a decade away from the stage, Una Morgan has officially rejoined the Grammy Award-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage.
The mercurial Allan ‘Skill’ Cole, former Santos and Jamaica football star and manager of reggae superstar Bob Marley, passed away on Tuesday evening at age 74.