Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dead At 81
International reggae icon Jimmy Cliff passed away after a battle with pneumonia which followed a seizure.
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Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor Donates 5000 Care Packages, $2M To Utech
Jamaican producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, who is the head of Billboard King Records, partnered with the University of Technology, (UTECH) Jamaica to donate approximately 5000 care packages across southwest Jamaica inclusive of: air mattresses, Starlink, over 50 cooking gas-powered generators, tents, and other essentials .
Soca Star Alison Hinds, Reynolds Entertainment Agency In Hot Water Over Cayman Fiesta Non-Appearance
Reynolds Entertainment Agency, one of the principal organisers of Cayman Fiesta in the Cayman Islands, has refuted allegations of ‘unprofessionalism and disrespect’ made by soca star Alison Hinds in the wake of the three-day party weekend.
Joe Lickshot Is Dead
Music personality Errol ‘Joe Lickshot’ Dacres died earlier this week. The well-known figure in the reggae and dancehall music, had reportedly been battling prostate cancer.
Buju Banton’s Spat With Minister Daryl Vaz Gets Political
A major brouhaha that developed between Grammy-winning deejay Buju Banton and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz over relief supplies has begun to take on disturbing political overtones.
Lila Iké To Face Trial For Disorderly Conduct On February 12
Grammy-nominated Reggae singer Alecia ‘Lila Iké’ Gray and her co-accused Shennelle Moore will face the music on disorderly conduct charges on February 12, 2026, in the St Catherine Parish Court.
Robert Minott Shares New Song ‘Link Up’ On ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Instrumental
Reggae artist Robert Minott is pleased with the enthusiastic response to his latest single, Link Up’ on the Pretty Little Baby instrumental.
Vybz Kartel, Lila Iké, Keznamdi, Mortimer And Jesse Royal Nominated For ‘Best Reggae Album’ At 2026 Grammys
Lila Iké’s Treasure Self Love, Vybz Kartel’s Heart & Soul, Keznamdi’s BLXXD & FYAH, Mortimer’s From Within, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home are the albums nominated for ‘Best Reggae Album’ at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Ganggoolie And Admiral Tibet Lead Out The Wagonist Riddim By DJ Jason
Music critics are raving about the music producer DJ Jason’s ‘Wagonist’ rhythm which was released in October on his own DJ Jason Music label.
Carlos Tha 1st Helps Jamaica Cope With ‘Disaster’
Tough times make tough people. That’s why Dancehall artiste Carlos Tha 1st is toasting the resilience of the Jamaican spirit with a song called ‘Disaster’ as the island attempts to return to some level normalcy.
Broadcaster Barry G, Who Kickstarted Yellowman And Beenie Man’s Career, Died Of Pneumonia At Age 70
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.
Jah Cure Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder
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.
Honduran Flavor Added To Buju, Capleton Track
Honduran recording artist Fresh Bodden is celebrating a major milestone in his career — being featured alongside reggae icons Buju Banton and Capleton on a remix track produced by BL Tha Hook Slayer, who has added a vibrant Latin flavor to the already powerful collaboration.
Mavado’s Son, Dantay Brooks, Arrested On Assault, Firearm-Related Charges
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.
Chuck Fenda Conquers Costa Rica During Limon Carnival
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.
Short Ghad Sings Of Betrayal On ‘Reason’
When dancehall-reggae artiste Short Ghad was based in Sweden a few years ago, he experienced a stark betrayal at the hands of his close friends — a stinging act of treachery that almost cost him his own life.
Stylex Defends The Culture Of ‘Bad Word’
Jamaican bad words are the most potent on the planet, often liberally applied in casual conversations, reggae and dancehall music for artistic effect and to convey raw emotion.
Sean Paul, Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ Certified Triple Platinum In The UK
Sean Paul and Dua Lipa’s hit single No Lie has officially been certified triple Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Jah Cure Now Faces 9.5-Year Prison Stint In The Netherlands
Today (October 11) may be Jah Cure’s birthday, but the Love Is singer is facing serious legal trouble in the Netherlands.
Shabba Ranks’ ‘Mr. Loverman’ Certified Silver In The UK — His First BPI Award
Shabba Ranks’ 1992 single Mr. Loverman is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, his first certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).