Skip Marley Scores Third NAACP Image Award Nomination
Reggae singer Skip Marley yesterday secured a nomination for the 57th NAACP Image Awards, marking his third time being recognized by the American civil rights organization.
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Protoje Announces New Album ‘The Art Of Acceptance’ And US, Europe Tour
Protoje is back with his seventh studio album, The Art of Acceptance, scheduled for a Spring 2026 release via In.Digg.Nation
Vybz Kartel Nominated For Two MOBO Awards In 2026, Including Best International Act
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has secured two nominations for the 2026 MOBO Awards, including a nod in the crowded ‘Best International Act’ category.
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.
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.
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).
Damian Marley’s ‘Welcome To Jamrock’ Certified Platinum In The UK
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.
Tony Matterhorn’s ‘Dutty Wine’ Certified Silver In The UK
Tony Matterhorn’s 2006 dancehall anthem Dutty Wine was certified Silver in the United Kingdom on Friday, August 15, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Chronixx Announces New Album ‘Exile,’ His First In Nearly A Decade
Reggae star Chronixx is preparing a long-awaited return with Exile, his first album since his Grammy-nominated Chronology in 2017.
Skillibeng Earns First Gold Certification In US For ‘Jump’ With Tyla And Gunna
Dancehall star Skillibeng has earned his first Gold certification in the United States for his contribution to Jump, a 2024 hit by South African singer Tyla that also featured American rapper Gunna.
Bob Marley’s ‘Kaya’ Album Goes Platinum In The UK, 47 Years After Its Release
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1978 album Kaya has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Can The Jamaican Riddim That Inspired Reggaeton Be Copyrighted?
A federal judge in California is set to hear arguments this fall on whether the foundational Fish Market riddim, better known as Dem Bow, is copyrightable.
Bounty Killer Says Sugar Minott, Boom Dandimite Inspired His Mentorship Of Younger Dancehall Artists
Bounty Killer has credited late Reggae singer and producer Sugar Minott and his late friend and artist Boom Dandimite as the inspirations behind his lifelong commitment to mentoring younger artists and helping them break into the music industry.
Bounty Killer On Alkaline — A “Great Artist,” But He’s “Stupid, Ungrateful”
Bounty Killer has once again acknowledged Alkaline’s talent but criticized his attitude, describing him as antisocial, ungrateful, and disrespectful to those who paved the way in Dancehall.
Bounty Killer On Why He Refuses The ‘King Of Dancehall’ Title, And Why Vybz Kartel Deserves It
Bounty Killer has made it clear that he has no interest in claiming the title of ‘King of Dancehall’, despite decades in the industry and a reputation as a mentor to many of the genre’s biggest stars.
Konshens Calls Out Rvssian Over Money Dispute: ‘I Was Always A Brother To You’
Dancehall star Konshens publicly called out producer Rvssian on Monday, accusing him of mishandling a financial dispute and spreading a misleading account of their fallout.
Burna Boy Samples Marlon Asher’s ‘Ganja Farmer’ On New Album
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has breathed new life into one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic reggae anthems.
Dexta Daps Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘Shabba Madda Pot’
Dexta Daps’ 2015 anthem Shabba Madda Pot is now his first song to be certified Silver in the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone for the Dancehall artist and the song that celebrates one of Jamaica’s most cherished community figures.
Bob Marley’s Most Defiant Album Just Went Gold In The UK
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Survival, often described as the Reggae group’s most defiant and politically charged album, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom.
Lila Iké Announces Debut Album ‘Treasure Self Love,’ Drops New Single With Masicka
Jamaican singer Lila Iké has officially announced her debut album, Treasure Self Love, set for release on August 22, 2025, through Wurl Ike Records, In.Digg.Nation