Shaggy’s ‘Boombastic’ Earns Double-Platinum Certification in New Zealand Nearly Three Decades After Release

Nearly 30 years after it first exploded onto international airwaves, Shaggy's iconic hit Boombastic is still proving its staying power. The dancehall superstar has earned a new career milestone after…

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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 centered on mental health, self-love, and resilience. Produced by LoudSpeakr…

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 diverse cast of emerging artistes from Jamaica and beyond. The…

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 expected to be released from federal custody a month earlier…

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 one of several features announced for the album, which 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 over the weekend. According to sources close to the artist,…

Dyani And Remus Burrell Link Up For The ‘Journey’

Reggae singer D’yani has joined forces with Kareem “Remus” Burrell, the son of legendary Xterminator Records founder Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell, for what both men believe could be a defining moment…

Reggae Veteran Norman Espeut (Of Kotch fame) Swaps Heartbreak For Healing With ‘Stress Free’

By all accounts, Norman Espeut has earned the right to slow down. The velvet-voiced reggae stalwart, best known as the charismatic former frontman of the 1980s group Kotch, has lived…

Mye Laurell Finds A Home In Diana Ross Classic

For most singers, covering a classic made famous by Diana Ross would be an intimidating prospect. For US-based reggae vocalist Mye Laurell, it began with a leap of faith —…

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Vybz Kartel Big Winner At 2026 IRAWMA After Taking Nine Awards

Vybz Kartel was the biggest winner at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards on Sunday night, taking nine awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Recording Artist of the…

Countree Hype Says He’s “Keeping Positive” Ahead Of Sentencing In June

Dancehall producer Countree Hype is maintaining a positive outlook ahead of a hearing next month in Miami, where he is asking for a reduced sentence of three years after pleading…

Shaggy Says Sean Paul Is Not A Diamond-Selling Artist: ‘I’m Still The Only One In Dancehall’

Shaggy is pushing back against the narrative that Sean’s Diamond-certified hit with Sia makes him a Diamond-selling artist. “I am still the only Dancehall artist that is Diamond-selling. Sorry,” he…

Marlon Asher Celebrates 20 Years Of ‘Ganja Farmer’ With New EP

Trinidad singer Marlon Asher is marking the 20th anniversary of his ganja anthem, Ganja Farmer, with a new seven-track EP centered on the song’s legacy and its modern-day reach. The…

Bob Marley And The Wailers’ 1973 Album Burnin’ Goes Gold In The UK

Bob Marley and The Wailers’ 1973 album Burnin’ has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, more than four decades after it first received a Silver award there. According to…

Popcaan Gets First Drake Album Feature, But He’s Not The Only Caribbean Link

Popcaan finally gets a credited feature on a Drake album, but he isn’t the only Caribbean link in the Canadian rapper’s three-project drop on Friday. The Unruly Boss appears on…

Shaggy Lands Movie Role With Kevin Costner And Jake Gyllenhaal, But Says Dancehall Still Comes First

Shaggy says he's finishing work on a new movie with Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal, but Dancehall music remains his first love. Speaking with KTU at the station’s 30th anniversary…

Flippa Mafia Remanded, Judge Finds He Can’t Afford Lawyer In New Jersey Drug Case

Flippa Mafia is staying behind bars for now after a brief New Jersey court hearing on Thursday, where a judge also found that he could not afford to hire a…

Crucial Flamez Ventures Into Book Publishing With His CUSHJAM Music Label

Reggae singer Crucial Flamez is venturing into book publishing with the release of 'Melissa Blinks', a book written in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that made landfall…

Chaka Demus, Pliers, Gitsy Willis Earn ASCAP Latin Award For Bad Bunny Song

Chaka Demus, Pliers, and the late guitar player and producer Lloyd “Gitsy” Willis are among the 2026 ASCAP Latin Music Award winners for their writer credits on Bad Bunny’s 2025…