Beenie Man has opened the release of his latest album, ‘Eminence’, with a strong showing on the US iTunes Reggae Albums chart, taking the number one position shortly after its release. The 16-track project moved ahead of Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’, which recently occupied the top spot. As of Thursday, ‘Eminence’ sits at number one, followed by ‘Forever Reign’ at number two, ‘Legend – The Best Of Bo... »
Masicka’s most recent interview was aired Wednesday night, an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Dionne Jackson Miller on All Angles. In the interview, he talked on his musical journey, albums, collaborations, new music and feuds. As it relates to the debate about many of his songs sounding similar, Masicka stated that some people feel that way because all of his songs are hit songs. Minutes later he... »
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel confirmed that his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, is expecting their first child together during his performance at Reggae Land UK just hours ago. The announcement came midway through his set when the deejay invited Sidem on stage in front of thousands of fans. Kartel, dressed in a red and white shorts suit, embraced his fiancée, who wore an all-white outfit, before the pai... »
Rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny returned to the aisle in Jamaica as they celebrated 16 years of marriage with a beachfront vow renewal surrounded by family and close friends. Tiny shared highlights from the celebration online on Saturday, posting photos and videos from the event along with a heartfelt message about the occasion. The couple travelled to the island with their children, relatives and l... »
Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says receiving the Key to the City of Kingston and having a road renamed in his honour means more to him than winning a Grammy after he was recognised for his contribution to Jamaican music, culture and community development. The entertainer, whose real name is Rodney Basil Price, received the two honours during a ceremony on July 28 in his native Seaview Gardens. The ... »
In the early hours of July 19, 2026, Mavado and Vybz Kartel took to stage at A Taste of Sumfest for the much anticipated Gaza vs. Gully clash, part 2 of the iconic 2008 clash at Sting. However, this new clash was more subtle when compared to the first one almost 2 decades ago. After being introduced to the crowd by MC Nuffy and Boom Boom, both brooks and Palmer rocked the large crowd with countles... »
Grammy Award-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage has entered a new chapter with the release of its latest single, ‘Come Feel The Love’, the band’s first recorded song since the passing of founding member Peetah Morgan. Released on July 10 through Ghetto Youths International, the track was written and produced by nine-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley. The collaboration brings together two o... »
Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah died at the age of 49, just three weeks before his 50th birthday, following reported complications related to his heart. The singer passed away on Tuesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Kingston after his condition reportedly deteriorated over the past week. According to booking agent Vertex, Fantan Mojah had recently returned to Jamaica... »
After nine years, entertainer Munga Honorable and his co-accused, Sherdian Gordon, have been freed of murder charges. The charges were dropped in the Supreme Court on Friday. Colliecia Wright reports. Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhodes, has built a decades-long career in the dancehall industry marked by a string of major hits. But his career stalled in 2017 after he and Sherdian Gordon were ... »
The drug case involving dancehall artiste and convicted drug dealer Flippa Mafia has been delayed for 30 days. This after, the court granted a request for a continuance from lead prosecutor Jeffrey Bender. Flippa Mafia’s given name is Andrew Davis. He, along with Damion Jones, James McBride and Clifford Brown, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, metham-phet-amine and fentanyl.... »
A federal court in the United States has ordered Dancehall entertainer Chronic Law to remain in custody until his trial after agreeing with prosecutors that he is a danger to the community and a flight risk. This comes after Chronic Law reportedly confessed to federal authorities that he was in possession of four firearms—one of which was reported stolen in Florida—when he was pulled over by polic... »
Dancehall superstar Chronic Law has broken the silence on his recent arrest connected to firearm charges via Instagram. The Law Boss addressed the situation, explaining this is part of an ongoing issue, and that he believes he has been targeted by the same officer responsible for his detention back in January by I.C.E. He also mentioned how this new case is affecting his freedom, his life and his ... »
Dancehall artiste Future Fambo has reignited his public dispute with veteran entertainer Beenie Man, making a series of explosive allegations during a new Instagram video posted on Tuesday. The latest outburst comes a month after Fambo claimed that Beenie Man physically assaulted him, allegations that were previously denied by the veteran deejay’s camp. In his newest upload, Fambo once again place... »
Jamming was originally featured on Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1977 RIAA gold-certified album Exodus, which currently sits at #10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The song also appears on Legend, the best-selling reggae album of all time. Upon its initial release, Jamming reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1977 and peaked at #99 in Australia. A decade later, following Bob Marley’s death, t... »
Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has stirred emotions online after revealing that he met his daughter Amani for the very first time. The entertainer shared the moment with fans on Thursday, May 21, througha post uploaded to his Instagram page. The post features a photo of Kartel standing beside his daughter, seemingly at his Miami home, along with a lengthy caption reflecting on the experience. Accor... »
Dancehall artiste and promoter Andrew Davis, more popularly known as Flippa Moggela, is back in United States federal custody, according to inmate records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The entertainer, known for songs such as ‘Dem Yah’ and ‘Unfinished House’, is currently listed at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. The development comes nearly four years after Flippa secured an e... »
Veteran dancehall artiste Frankie Sly has stepped into the simmering fallout between Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder, releasing a pointed new single, Dutty Heart, that lays bare old wounds and highlights broken friendship. There have been tension between Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder amid renewed questions over the authorship of the 1993 hit Murderer. Frankie Sly insists it was a collective effort, ma... »
Jamaican dancehall artiste Rygin King has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). King, whose given name is Matthew Smith, was reportedly taken into custody yesterday. His detention is listed on ICE’s website. No further details have been provided regarding the circumstances surrounding his detention. »
Reggae Sumfest 2026 will not be held at its home in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. Instead, the festival heads to a new venue, Plantation Cove in St Ann for this year’s staging, for what the organisers say will be a one-off, one-night event, even as they emphasise that MoBay is its home. “A Taste of Reggae Sumfest [will be] a special one-night experience that will take place at Plantation Cove. It’s... »
Dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to share the Reggae Sumfest stage on July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St Ann. The former dancehall rivals who led a pivotal period in Jamaica’s dancehall history, the Gully and Gaza clash at Sting, are set to share the stage once more. This was announced by the event’s organisers in a social media post on Friday. “A decade of rivalry… a lifetim... »
One of Buju Banton’s sons, Jahazeil Myrie, has been sharing his spiritual journey online in recent years and over the weekend, he appeared in his most recent interview in which he talked about his father, family and the many challenges he faced in life. As per Jahazeil Myrie, as a youngster, he did not have bad experiences, however, a lot of things changed when he became a man, highlighting that h... »
As Reggae Month activities intensify, the music’s influence is being felt far beyond its signature sound. Rooted in resistance and social consciousness, reggae continues to serve as a vehicle for justice. Embracing that tradition, Gramps Morgan has joined forces with Gassy Dread — the recording identity of Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne — on a new single titled Reparations. The s... »
Keznamdi walked away with the Best Reggae Album award at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, earning his first win with his second studio project, ‘Blxxd & Fyah‘. The Rastafarian singer faced an all-Jamaican shortlist that also included Lila Iké with ‘Treasure Self Love‘, Jesse Royal’s ‘No Place Like Home‘, Mortimer’s ‘From Within‘, and Kartel’s ‘First Week Out‘. Despite the competition, Keznamdi’s indepe... »
Dancehall entertainer Kiprich and his partner, Kizzy Donn, are mourning the death of their newborn daughter, who died while receiving medical care overseas. The baby, named Miracle, was born prematurely at six months and had been in intensive care since her birth. The infant passed away approximately two weeks after delivery. A close relative of the mother confirmed the development to the Jamaica ... »
Jahneil Ballentine, the son of incarcerated Dancehall artiste Ninjaman, reportedly fell unconscious in his prison cell and later was diagnosed with a stroke Ballentine, 38, is currently being held at the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, where he was moved to the facility’s medical dorm following the incident. Correctional sources have indicated that arrangements are being made to transfer h... »
Jamaican Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has publicly addressed reports that a Trinidad-based promoter has taken legal action against him following the cancellation of a major music event in last year. The artiste, whose given name is Adidja Azim Palmer, issued a brief statement, a day after the lawsuit became public, signalling that he would not engage further as the matter is now before the courts... »
On Wednesday, news broke that Jamaican Dancehall artiste Akeeme Jermane Campbell, better known as Chronic Law was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE. As per reports, the St. Thomas native was detained on Tuesday and remains in custody. The immigration officials have not released official charges, or indicated where the entertainer is being held. However, some reports online ar... »
‘We dem a do’ was released in 2006, it is Mavado’s follow-up hit to his breakout hit song ‘Real Mckoy’ which was released in 2005. 2026 marks ‘Weh dem a do’ second decade or 20 years of release. ‘Mavado Weh Dem a do’ is a hardcore Dancehall song, letting everyone know that disrespects won’t be taken lightly because he has his own guns.’ “Weh dem a duh, weh dem a try, marrow wi fly to the sky... »
What would Dancehall look like without the influence and endeavours of Bounty Killer in the genre? Well, as a starter, there would be an absence of at least 10 artistes who we have grown to love over the years. He has been directly influential or indirectly influential in the career of over a dozen popular artistes, starting with ‘Scare Dem Crew’ which was originated in his home community of Seavi... »
A day after Vybz Kartel’s 50th birthday, former member of the Gaza Crew, Sikka Rymes who was labelled as the Gaza vice-president up until a few years ago is continuing his condemnation of his former boss and crew members including Shawn Storm and Mad Suss. In an interview released on Thursday, Sikka details that he initially was working with Shawn Storm, bringing him food items and doing other dee... »
Bounty Killer has been consistent in recent weeks about his support for Masicka and lack of support for members of the Gaza circle including Tommy Lee Sparta who he had a lyrical feud with in the past. Days before Christmas, he answered to a comment of someone asking him, if himself and Vybz Kartel are on good terms, he stated, “I would like to know as well bcuz I said I rather Masicka over Tammy ... »
Almost a day after posting on social media that he is returning in a year and a couple months’ time, latest reports confirm that Jah Cure’s wait for freedom will be longer. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has now sentenced him to eight years and four months in connection to the stabbing of a concert promoter in 2021. The reported ruling, which was handed down on Thursday October 30, extends the arti... »
journalist Andrew Williams reported that the son of Mavado, Dantay Brooks is in police custody. Notably, Dantay was released from prison this year after spending several years behind bars. Hence, news of his arrest again has been drawing attention online. The caption for the social media post reads, “Breaking Dante Brooks, son of dancehall giant Mavado is currently in police custody.” It continues... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Dancehall artiste Lady Saw, shared deeply personal details about her past during her regular Wednesday livestream. Now a pastor at The Holy Ghost Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, Hall used the session to speak candidly about her first sexual encounter, which she revealed was a “rape” that occurred when she was in her late teens. Dressed in a white gown an... »
Dancehall artiste David ‘Mavado’ Brooks has taken a significant step toward resolving his long-standing legal issues after meeting with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the meeting took place at the Constant Spring Police Station in St Andrew, where it is understood that the arrest warrant issued for the entertainer in 2018 was vacated, meaning it is... »
