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Zen tugs at heart strings with ‘Over You’ for Overproof Records
For years, independent music label Overproof Records has quietly built a reputation for discovering emerging talent from western Jamaica and…
Stranger Cole, Pioneer Of Jamaican Music And Voice Behind ‘Bangarang,’ Is Dead At 83
Reggae pioneer Stranger Cole has passed away on Thursday, June 11. He was 83. Cole's death marks the end of…
Vybrid Tackles Mental Health With “Outlet”, Visualizer Set For June 17 Release
Recording artist Vybrid is preparing to unveil the official visualizer for his single, Outlet, on June 17; delivering a powerful message…
1876 Riddim Compilation To Feature Multiple Artists
Music producer Prod.LoudSpeakr is preparing to release his highly anticipated 1876 Riddimcompilation on June 26, a project that brings together a…
Squash Set For Early Release
Dancehall star Squash is one step closer to freedom. The Jamaican entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Whittaker, is now…
Vybz Kartel Taps Mavado, Wizkid, Spice For ‘God & Time’ Album
Vybz Kartel and Mavado will appear together on Kartel’s upcoming album God & Time. The collaboration, titled Hype Life, is…
Dancehall Veteran Mad Cobra Recovering After Florida Turnpike Crash
Dancehall veteran Mad Cobra is counting his blessings after being involved in a motor vehicle accident on the Florida Turnpike…
Buju Banton Announces New Album ‘Too Too Bad’
Buju Banton has announced his new album, Too Too Bad, set for release on July 17. The Reggae and Dancehall…
Popcaan Earns First Billboard Hot 100 Entry With Drake Collab ‘Amazing Shape’
Popcaan has earned the first Billboard Hot 100 entry of his career, with his Drake collaboration Amazing Shape debuting at No. 76 on the chart dated May 30, 2026. The…
Etana Mourns Loss Of Two Cousins Amid Ongoing Gang Violence In August Town
Reggae singer Etana is grieving the loss of two cousins amid an ongoing wave of gang violence rocking the ‘Vietnam’ enclave of August Town, St. Andrew. The singer’s cousins, who…
Quada Released On Bail
Dancehall artist Quada is celebrating his freedom after being released on bail on Friday following a five-month incarceration. The Hail artist, born Shacquelle Clarke, shared the news with fans on…
Patra, Beenie Man, T.O.K, Ding Dong And More For ‘JHouse Vol.1’
American producer, DJ and recording artiste Freddy Browne—CEO of JHouse Entertainment who also has more than 20 years of experience with Sony Music—is completing his highly anticipated album, JHouse Vol. 1.…
Skillibeng Explains Why He Feels Safer Flashing Diamonds In Jamaica Than The US
Dancehall star Skillibeng says he feels more comfortable moving through the streets of Jamaica with his jewelry than he would in certain parts of the United States. The St. Thomas-born…
Stefflon Don Sells Part Of Catalog In Reported $8 Million Deal
Stefflon Don has struck a new catalog deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, giving the investment firm rights to some of her compositions and recordings released before 2024. The deal covers…
Tarrus Riley Removed From 2026 ‘Best Of The Best’ Miami Lineup After Dispute Over Another South Florida Booking
Tarrus Riley has been removed from the 2026 Best Of The Best Music Fest lineup in Miami after the festival objected to his separate free Fort Lauderdale appearance scheduled days…
Beenie Man Denies Assaulting Future Fambo At An Event
Dancehall star Beenie Man is shutting down allegations that he assaulted a fellow entertainer, Future Fambo, calling the claims “false, malicious and defamatory.” The Grammy-winning artist, born Moses Davis, addressed…
