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Fireboy DML and Masicka Blend Afrobeats and Dancehall on ‘Claat!’ Video
The most telling thing about "Claat!" is not the collaboration itself, it is the restraint. Fireboy DML and Jamaican dancehall…
Lila Iké Drops Official Music Video for ‘What It Feels Like’ on Feel It Riddim
Lila Iké just put out the official music video for "What It Feels Like," her entry on the Feel It…
Ruger Returns With ‘R.U (Raw and Unfiltered Vol. 1)’ EP on His Own Terms
Ruger did not ease back into things quietly. The Nigerian Afro-dancehall artist dropped his six-track EP, R.U (Raw and Unfiltered…
Vybz Kartel Teases New Track ‘Zelle’ With Fixaveli on the Way
Vybz Kartel dropped a teaser on Instagram that's already got people talking, a collab with Fixaveli called "Zelle" is on…
Gramps Morgan Announces New Country Reggae Album Due 2027 After Historic First Solo London Show
Gramps Morgan just played his first-ever solo show in London, and he's already treating it like a turning point. The…
Kabaka Pyramid Releases ‘From Weh Day,’ Second Single From ‘Rebel Music – The Lyrics Tape’
Kabaka Pyramid is keeping the momentum going ahead of his upcoming project, dropping "From Weh Day" as the second single…
Rema Returns With Dancehall-Tinged Single ‘TEA’
Rema just dropped "TEA," and the most interesting thing about the timing is what it says about where he is…
Sean Paul Records Over Legendary Sleng Teng Riddim for First Time on ‘Stand On Business’
Sean Paul has never officially recorded over the Sleng Teng riddim until now, which is a genuinely surprising gap in…
Future Fambo Accepts $1.5 Million Offer For Beenie Man’s Summer Sizzle Amid Feud
Future Fambo Accepts $1.5 Million Offer For Beenie Man’s Summer Sizzle Amid Feud Dancehall artiste Future Fambo has accepted a $1.5 million offer to perform at Beenie Man’s Summer Sizzle,…
Buju Banton’s ‘Too Too Bad’ Holds a Second Week on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
The more surprising detail buried in this chart update is not that Buju Banton is still on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, but that "Too Too Bad" is the first…
Beenie Man Reclaims the Big Stage as Dancehall King Rolls Into New Arena Era
Beenie Man is making up for lost time. Following the restoration of his U.S. visa, the self-proclaimed “King of Dancehall” has embarked on a high-profile new chapter, returning to major…
Flippa Mafia Drug Case Delayed; New Court Date Set for September 9
Dancehall entertainer Flippa Mafia will have to wait a little longer for the next chapter in his ongoing drug case after proceedings were delayed at the request of the parties…
Latoya Shea believes that the Let There Be Light Academy can power Jamaica’s Next Generation of Creators
Jamaica has spent decades exporting its culture to the world, producing musicians, engineers, filmmakers and other creatives whose influence has travelled far beyond the island’s shores. Now, the founder of…
Mr. Vegas Awarded Order of Distinction as Jamaica Honours Dancehall and Reggae Icons
After nearly three decades of delivering chart-topping hits and flying Jamaica's musical flag around the world, Mr. Vegas is receiving one of his country's highest national honours. The dancehall veteran,…
‘He Was Ready to Take on the World’: Jamaican Entertainment Community Mourns Ras Ajai After Fatal Shooting
The Jamaican entertainment industry is struggling to come to terms with the violent death of reggae artiste and actor Brian "Ras Ajai" Boucher, whose life was cut short in a…
Rytikal Sparks Summer Frenzy With Explosive ‘Surato Juggling Medley Mix’
When seven of dancehall's most exciting voices collide on one riddim, the result isn't just another release—it's an event. Dancehall heavyweight Rytikal leads the charge on the explosive Surato Juggling…
