Exclusive interview: Ben Ryan discusses City Splash’s growth to 60,000 tickets, rising competition in the UK live music market, and the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation of Caribbean artistes

The Dancehall megastar continues to rack up impressive streaming numbers, according to Luminate data, ahead of his second album of 2026, The Sun, scheduled for December 18

The Jamaican superstar finds herself at the centre of a fresh debate after claiming the Queen of Dancehall title at a private launch event, while reflecting on her international journey: “When I get the Grammy and fill out some stadiums, then I can say, ‘Yow, yes.’”

The Jamaican producer and beatmaker, son of the late Determine and brother of Runkus, reflects on his musical roots, collaborations with Nigerian producer Chopstixx and Dyani, contributions to Runkus’ Supernova album, and ambition to push creative boundaries in Jamaican music