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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. According…
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…
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…
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. According to the British Phonographic Industry…
Future Fambo Says He’s Embracing Christianity After Suffering “Mild Heart Attack”
Veteran dancehall artist Future Fambo had an ephiphany after suffering a mild heart attack on Sunday in New York. The Rum and Red Bull singer said that he is considering…
Police Raid Aidonia’s House, One Man Detained
Police detained one man during a snap raid at the upper St Andrew residence of dancehall entertainer Aidonia, whose given name is Sheldon Lawrence. One source said that one man…
Richie Flo Drops Soul-Stirring Love Letter To “Reggae (Do What We Want)”
Jamaican-Canadian reggae artist Richie Flo has released his latest single “Reggae (Do What We Want)”. The track is a heartfelt tribute to the genre that shaped him, blending authenticity with…
Teenage Engineering Brings EP-40 DrumMachine/Sequencer Launch To Jamaica
Teenage Engineering, the Swedish design and technology collective renowned for redefining the boundaries of music gear, is set to launch its newest instrument, the EP-40 drum machine and sequencer, with…
Melodii Makes His Mark Through Music
Recording artiste Melodii is making rounds in the musical arena because of his soulful voice, and relatable lyrics. The latest attention-grabber has been the track Stages which was released on August 31,…
Rebel Salute’s US Debut Postponed Due To “Severe Thunderstorms”
Rebel Salute’s inaugural US staging has been postponed. The organizers issued a statement via Instagram announcing that the event, originally scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed due to the…
Queen Ifrica Withdraws From Rebel Salute Over ‘Contractual Dispute’
Reggae-dancehall firebrand Queen Ifrica has withdrawn her services over a reported contractual dispute regarding her performance at the Rebel Salute Festival, which will be held at the Miramar Regional Park…
