Konshens Releases ‘Pool Party 2.0’ Album
Konshens has released a new album titled ‘Pool Party 2.0,’ the follow-up to his 2025 Pool Party project.
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Capleton To Perform In Canada For First Time In 16 Years
Capleton is set to return to a Canadian stage for the first time in 16 years after securing a work permit.
Shaggy Announces ‘Lottery’ Album Signing Events In Florida, New York
Shaggy is stepping out to meet fans with two, upcoming album signing events in support of his new project, Lottery, dropping in all formats on May 15.
Two Classic Jamaican Songs Featured In Surprise Episode Of ‘The Bear’
Two classic Jamaican recordings, Scotty’s Draw Your Brakes and The Slickers’ Johnny Too Bad, appear in Gary, the surprise new episode of The Bear released on Hulu on Tuesday, May 5.
Vybz Kartel Featured On Chris Brown’s Upcoming Album ‘Brown’
Vybz Kartel will appear on Chris Brown’s upcoming album Brown, adding another major U.S. collaboration to the Dancehall artist’s post-prison run.
Olivia Rodrigo’s SNL Ride-Share Skit Takes A Dancehall Turn With ‘Rasta Driver’
Olivia Rodrigo’s latest Saturday Night Live appearance included an odd skit in which a white ride-share driver discovers, mid-trip, that he may be a gifted Dancehall deejay.
Ziggy Marley On His Nine Grammy Wins: ‘You Can’t Want That Stuff Too Much’
Ziggy Marley says his Grammy Awards have never been something he allowed himself to want too badly, even after building one of the most decorated careers in Reggae music.
Bob Marley And The Wailers’ ‘Could You Be Loved’ Certified Triple Platinum In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1980 hit Could You Be Loved has been certified 3X Platinum in the United Kingdom, matching Three Little Birds as the reggae group’s highest-certified song in the country.
Juju Romillion Teams Up With Vybz Kartel For New Song ‘Victory’
Since the early days of reggae and dancehall, women have always played a powerful—yet often understated—role behind the scenes.
Keywee Tackles The Soul-Crushing Grind Of A ‘9 To 5’ System
Dancehall artiste Keywee is pinning his hopes on his latest single, 9 to 5, a catchy song which explores the daily grind, soul-crushing struggles, and monotony of working a traditional nine-to-five job.
Trinni Officially JHouse Entertainment’s First Lady
Recording artiste Samantha ‘Trinni’ Carter is officially the First Lady of the JHouse Entertainment. The label’s CEO is American artiste, producer, DJ and the conceptualiser of the JHouse (Jamaican House) genre—Freddy Browne.
Jaii Frais Hit With Multiple Charges After Big Wall Shooting
Jhaedee ‘Jaii Frais’ Richards has been hit with a battery of charges in the wake of the shooting incident at the Big Wall carnival party on Sunday that left three people nursing gunshot wounds.
Jamaican Singer Ernie Smith Dies Two Weeks Short Of 81st Birthday
Singer-songwriter Ernie Smith, famous for his deep baritone voice and smooth, easy-listening style, passed away on April 16, 2026.
Jaii Frais Under Police Guard In Hospital, Jahvy Ambassador In Custody After Three Shot At Carnival Party
Podcaster Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards is in hospital under police guard, and Dancehall producer and manager Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Morrison is in police custody after three people were shot during the Big Wall Revolution carnival party on Sunday night at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew.
Dancehall Artist 450 To Release Condom Brand ‘4intimacy’
Dancehall artist 450 will be launching his very own condom brand called 4intimacy. The brand features three condoms—curated for different users’ preferences and needs—named after some of his tracks.
Sean Paul, Keyshia Cole’s ‘Give It Up To Me’ Turns Gold In UK After Chart Comeback
Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole’s (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom, just 16 months after the 2006 single earned Silver in November 2024.
Shaggy’s ‘Hey Sexy Lady’ Becomes His 10th UK Silver-Certified Song
Hey Sexy Lady has become Shaggy’s 10th song to earn Silver certification in the UK after the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified the 2002 single on Friday, March 27.
Cutty Ranks Files US$3 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties From El Chombo’s ‘Dame Tu Cosita’
Dancehall veteran Cutty Ranks has filed a US$3 million lawsuit in the United States, alleging that he was never properly paid for his contributions to El Chombo’s 2018 global hit Dame Tu Cosita.
Vybz Kartel Wins ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ At 2026 MOBO Awards
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has won ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ at the 2026 MOBO Awards, securing his first competitive win at the UK-based ceremony a year after receiving its Impact Award.
Chronic Law Released From ICE Custody
Dancehall star Chronic Law has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after spending more than two months detained in the United States.