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Dexta Daps announces new track ‘Cross Pon Nozzle’ dropping tomorrow
"You ask fi the BADNESS." That's how Dexta Daps framed his latest announcement on Instagram. He presents the new single…
Buju Banton Hits Back at Holness: It Takes More Than Waving a Flag to Promote Jamaican Culture
"Go check the file." That's Buju Banton's message to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, after the PM suggested some Jamaican entertainers…
Kabaka Pyramid Takes Rebel Music Across America, Starting November 4 in Virginia Beach and Ending in Hawaii
Kabaka Pyramid is closing out his year on an island. The Jamaican reggae artist's newly announced Rebel Music US Tour…
‘We Are Brand Jamaica’: Buju Banton Defends Beenie Man in Clash With Holness
Reggae star Buju Banton has delivered a sharp reply to Jamaica’s prime minister: the country’s musicians do more than wave…
Bunny Wailer’s “Fig Tree” Gets Fresh Roots With Blvk H3ro and Cen’c Love
The late reggae legend Bunny Wailer’s “Fig Tree” is bearing fresh fruit—and his daughter is helping bring in the harvest.…
Scorpion Kings to Open for Sean Paul in Cape Town This December
Sean Paul hasn't played a full concert in South Africa in 20 years, and for his return he's sharing the…
450 and Damian Marley’s ‘Good Morning’ Goes Global, Hits No. 1 on US Audiomack
Kenya wasn't on anyone's bingo card. Good Morning, the new collaboration between dancehall artiste 450 and Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley,…
Davido Brings Chioma Front and Centre in ‘Already Falling’ Music Video
Chioma Adeleke playing with Davido's beard on camera is the moment fans keep pointing to. The tender little gesture shows…
Capleton Makes Triumphant Return to Dominica After 20 Years at World Creole Music Festival
Twenty years. That's how long Dominica waited to see Capleton on one of its stages again, and judging by the crowd at Windsor Park Sports Stadium last Friday, nobody had…
Jay-Z and J. Cole Back Lil Durk’s Latest Bid for Pretrial Release
Lil Durk is offering to give up every dollar he might ever earn if it means waiting for trial at home. His latest bail proposal, filed Tuesday in federal court…
50 Cent Sues Tia Kemp for $6 Million Over Alleged Online Attacks Targeting His Son
Two million dollars per count. That's the price tag 50 Cent's legal team has put on each of three claims against Tia Kemp, adding up to a $6 million lawsuit…
Blvk H3ro Covers Bunny Wailer’s ‘Fig Tree’ via VP Records This Friday
Blvk H3ro didn't just pick a Bunny Wailer song to cover. He picked one from a man he toured with and watched up close before his passing, and he recorded…
Etana Announces California Shows: Seaside, Chico and Mill Valley
Etana isn't giving California fans much warning. The Jamaican singer took to Instagram with a siren emoji and three words in all caps, "SHOWS THIS WEEK!!!", announcing a three-night run…
Vybz Kartel Gives a Classic Track an Official Music Video on His VEVO Channel
Vybz Kartel is reaching back into his catalog for his latest release. The Worl' Boss announced on Instagram that one of his classics has finally been "bestowed with an Official…
Skillibeng Teases ‘Big Glock’ Music Video Dropping Soon
Skillibeng isn't saying much, and that seems to be the point. The St. Catherine deejay hit Instagram with a short all-caps announcement that his "Big Glock" music video is "FWRDNG…
Capleton Talks Longevity After Lighting Up the World Creole Music Festival in Dominica
"It's good to do music with substance & longevity." That was Capleton's caption after his set at the 2026 World Creole Music Festival, and it reads like a mission statement…
