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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Chronixx Earns First Gold Certification In The US For ‘Eternal Light’ With Free Nationals
Reggae star Chronixx has achieved a significant career milestone as Eternal Light, his collaboration with R&B band Free Nationals, has…
Bob Marley’s ‘Could You Be Loved’ Surpasses 1 Billion Plays On Spotify
Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1980 hit Could You Be Loved has reached one billion plays on Spotify, marking the…
Beenie Man Donates To Students At His Alma Mater, Pembroke Hall High School
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, through his Beenie Man Foundation, is making a difference in the lives of several…
Monte Blake, Of Merritone Sound System, To Receive Honourary Doctorate At UWI Graduation
Merritone Sound System's Monte Blake will be among the 13 distinguished honourees at the upcoming University of the West Indies'…
JUNO Awards Reinstates Reggae Category For 2025 After Backlash
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has reversed its decision to remove the Reggae Recording of the…
Vybz Kartel Makes Surprise Appearance At PNP’s 86th Annual Conference
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance at the 86th annual conference of the People's National Party (PNP) at…
Harry J Studio’s Vintage Mixing Console Surfaces On eBay For Staggering US$2.5 Million
A piece of Reggae music history has surfaced on eBay. The Helios HJ-1 Dub Station 20-channel mixing console—reportedly used to…
Eddy Grant Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Over ‘Electric Avenue’
A federal judge in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump infringed on the copyrights of British-Guyanese singer…
7 Artists We Want To See Vybz Kartel Bring Out During His ‘Freedom Street’ Concert
Vybz Kartel is set for his long-awaited return to the stage with "Freedom Street," his first performance in 13 years after being released from prison. The event, set for New…
Anthony B To Headline Australia’s Multi-Stage Jamaican Music & Food Festival
What do legendary Jamaican artists Bushman, General Levy, Richie Stephens, Mad Professor, Turbulence and Stranger Cole all have in common? They’ve all headlined Australia’s largest and longest-running Jamaican cultural event…
Kush Riley, Brother Of Tarrus Riley, Dead At 38
Jamaican artist Ryan Riley, known to many as Kush Riley and a son of legendary singer Jimmy Riley, has passed away at age 38. His older brother, Reggae star Tarrus…
Usher Brings Out Barrington Levy At Brooklyn Tour Stop: “It Was A Movie!”
Reggae and Dancehall legend Barrington Levy made a surprise appearance at a Brooklyn stop on Usher's Past Present & Future Tour. The September performance, which also featured Jadakiss, Swizz Beatz…
Canada’s JUNO Awards Drops Reggae Category
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has removed the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the 2025 JUNO Awards. The Jamaica Observer reports that the news…
Shenseea Opens Up About Depression And Finding Herself Again
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. “I…
Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ Certified Triple Platinum In The UK
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). According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Three…
Seani B Says Vybz Kartel’s Music No Longer On BBC “Rested List”
Vybz Kartel's music was placed on the BBC’s “rested list” during his years in prison, according to BBC 1Xtra disc jockey, Seani B. Now, with his release, listeners on BBC…
