Sting Lineup Revealed As New Promoter Promises ‘Softer Feel’ To The 2025 Show
The 41st staging of the Sting stage show will see a combination of veteran and new school acts.
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Junior Toots Plans Tribute Album In Honor Of His Father, Reggae Legend Toots Hibbert
Reggae singer Junior Toots says he is gearing up for a massive year in 2025 with a tribute album to his late father, Reggae legend Toots Hibbert, atop his itinerary.
Popcaan Releases Action Figure To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of Debut Album
Dancehall star Popcaan has teamed up with Mixpak Records to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his debut album, Where We Come From, with the release of an exclusive collectible.
‘No Other Woman’: How Linval Thompson’s First Single Became A Reggae Streaming Hit—50 Years Later
Fifty years after its release, No Other Woman—the first studio recording by Reggae singer and producer Linval Thompson—has found new life as a streaming sensation.
Jay Icon And His Wife Apple Charged For Retail Fraud Of US$1 Million
Just two years after being charged with shoplifting in Connecticut, Jamaican dancehall promoter Jadion ‘Jay Icon’ Richards, 44, and his wife, Akwele ‘Apple’ Lawes-Richards, 45, are now accused of stealing products across four different states.
Sean Paul, Keyshia Cole’s ‘(When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me’ Certified Silver In The UK
Sean Paul’s 2006 hit (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me, featuring American singer Keyshia Cole, has just been certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
Gramps Morgan Applauds Buju Banton For Overcomer Tour
Reggae artist Gramps Morgan has expressed his deep admiration for his long-time friend Buju Banton following the successful completion of the US leg of the “Overcomer” Tour.
Isaiah Laing: “I Didn’t Lock Off Kartel’s Show At Di Building In 2010”
Isaiah Laing, the former detective sergeant officer turned Supreme Promotions chairman and founder of Sting, has denied that he orchestrated a raid on the Di Building nightclub on Boxing Day in 2010 because it was being held on the same night as his infamous event.
Buju Banton Thanks Fans For Sold-Out Brooklyn Show: See Photos
Reggae and Dancehall superstar Buju Banton continued his ‘The Overcomer Tour’ at a packed Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sunday, November 17.
Alkaline Announces New Rules Festival In London
Dancehall star Alkaline, in collaboration with New Era Productions, has confirmed the New Rules Festival will take place at London’s iconic OVO Arena Wembley on April 17, 2025.
Shaggy Says Sting Became “The Brother I Never Knew I Needed”
Shaggy and Sting recently shared stories of their unlikely friendship and creative collaborations during an exclusive SiriusXM special for Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio.
Chaka Demus & Pliers’ ‘Murder She Wrote’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Chaka Demus & Pliers’ Dancehall hit Murder She Wrote is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom more than thirty years after its release.
Popcaan’s ‘TWIST & TURN’ With Drake, PartyNextDoor Certified Gold In The US
Popcaan’s TWIST & TURN, featuring Drake and PartyNextDoor, is now certified Gold in the United States.
Vybz Kartel In Good Health, Ready For NYE Concert, Says Joe Bogdanovich
CEO of Downsound Entertainment Josef Bogdanovich says Vybz Kartel is in good health and ready to perform at the Freedom Street concert on New Year’s Eve, which will be held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
Julian Marley Earns Fourth Grammy Nod
Reggae artist Julian Marley and producer Alexx Antaeus’ Jah Sees Them (Amapiano Remix) has been nominated for ‘Best Remixed Recording’ at the upcoming 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Shenseea, Vybz Kartel And Collie Buddz Among Nominees For 2025 Reggae Grammy
Collie Buddz’ Take It Easy, Shenseea’s Never Gets Late Here, the soundtrack Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By the Film, Vybz Kartel’s Party With Me, and The Wailers’ Evolution are the albums nominated for ‘Best Reggae Album’ at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
No Official Release Date For Jah Cure
Fans of Jah Cure still have no idea when the Reggae singer could be released from a Dutch jail because there is no “irrevocable verdict” yet in his case.
Brick & Lace Excited To Honor Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths
Dancehall/R&B duo Brick & Lace are set to make their first Jamaican performance of the year at the “Marcia Griffiths & Friends” show this Sunday, November 3, at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica.
JQuan Speaks On Leaked Diss Track Aimed At Ruff Kut Drummer
Upcoming artist JQuan recorded the diss track ‘Race’ after he had a verbal face-off at the Sharkies Seafood Festival in St.
Shaggy, Rayvon’s ‘Angel’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Shaggy and Rayvon’s 2001 hit Angel is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday (November 1), recognizing the track’s sales and streaming figures, which have now surpassed 600,000 units.