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Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1980 hit Could You Be Loved has reached one billion plays on Spotify, marking the Reggae legend’s second song to achieve this milestone and the eighth Jamaican-led song to do so on the platform overall.
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, through his Beenie Man Foundation, is making a difference in the lives of several students at his alma mater, Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston.
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has reversed its decision to remove the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the 2025 JUNO Awards following significant backlash from the music community.
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance at the 86th annual conference of the People’s National Party (PNP) at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday.
A federal judge in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump infringed on the copyrights of British-Guyanese singer Eddy Grant by using his Reggae-fusion hit Electric Avenue (1982) in a 2020 campaign video without permission.
Jamaican artist Ryan Riley, known to many as Kush Riley and a son of legendary singer Jimmy Riley, has passed away at age 38.
Reggae and Dancehall legend Barrington Levy made a surprise appearance at a Brooklyn stop on Usher’s Past Present & Future Tour.
Jamaica is renowned for its Reggae music, but several artists from the island have also made achievements in other genres, earning Grammy Awards beyond the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category.
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has removed the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the 2025 JUNO Awards.
Jamaican artist Shenseea recently opened up about her personal struggles after the release of her major-label debut, Alpha, including battling depression, anxiety, and intense pressure to meet industry expectations.
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ classic Three Little Birds is the first song by the Reggae group to reach triple platinum status in the United Kingdom (UK).
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel weighed in on the ongoing debate about Afrobeats’ rise and its perceived impact on Dancehall.
The fast-food giant Burger King has partnered with MTV to create a 75-second short film featuring multi-platinum Grammy award-winning Dancehall superstar Sean Paul.
American track star Sha’Carri Richardson has turned to Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel for pre-race motivation ahead of a high-stakes rematch against Olympic champion Julien Alfred at the Zurich Diamond League this Thursday.
The Marley brothers—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—are set to embark on their ‘Legacy Tour,’ marking their first joint outing in over twenty years.
As Natty Dread approaches its 50th anniversary next month, it’s worth reflecting on the album that marked a significant turning point in Bob Marley‘s career.
Adidja Jahiem ‘Likkle Vybz’ Palmer, the eldest son of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, has donated essential supplies to six schools in Portmore through the UTG Initiative Foundation, which he co-founded with his brothers Akheel ‘Likkle Addi’ Palmer and Aiko-Don Palmer.
Dawn Penn’s You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No) is featured in Netflix’s latest hit, Kaos.
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1978 track Is This Love is now certified 2X Platinum in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (August 30).
Queen of Dancehall Spice has earned her first Silver certification in the United Kingdom with her 2014 track So Mi Like It.