Bre Royal Pines About ‘Overseas Love’
Bre Royal is not your typical garden variety dancehall artist. She is as equally adept at belting out steamy love ballads as singjaying witty double entendres and lyrics about modern day romance.
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Shenseea Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘Shenyeng Anthem’
Dancehall star Shenseea has received her first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for her 2018 hit single, Shenyeng Anthem.
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 been certified Gold in the United States nearly five years after its release.
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 Reggae legend’s second song to achieve this milestone and the eighth Jamaican-led song to do so on the platform overall.
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 students at his alma mater, Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston.
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’ (UWI) 2024 Graduation Ceremonies.
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 Year category from the 2025 JUNO Awards following significant backlash from the music community.
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 the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday.
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 record Bob Marley & The Wailers’ first four studio albums and scores of other legendary 1970s recordings at Harry J’s Studio in Jamaica—is up for sale on the auction site for a staggering US$2.5 million.
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 Eddy Grant by using his Reggae-fusion hit Electric Avenue (1982) in a 2020 campaign video without permission.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Vybz Kartel On Afrobeats Vs. Dancehall: “Every Genre Has Its Space”
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel weighed in on the ongoing debate about Afrobeats’ rise and its perceived impact on Dancehall.
Lt Stitchie’s Family Hoping For “Full And Complete Recovery” After Major Stroke
Gospel and Dancehall artist Lt. Stitchie is reportedly hospitalized at a public medical facility in Kingston after suffering a debilitating stroke, a family member has confirmed.