Cardi B cancels her highly anticipated Jamaica appearance just days before the festival, as first reported by Billboard following confirmation from her representatives. No official reason was given, while disappointed fans are demanding full refunds

Reggae and dancehall heavyweights including Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Protoje and Alkaline, alongside new-generation acts such as Ai Milly, are also among those with projects in consideration. The nominations will be announced on November 16

Veteran musician Nadine Sutherland is set to receive the Key to the City of Tamarac, Florida, on Saturday, October 10, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Jamaican music and lasting cultural impact

Masicka will headline his first festival in Portmore on December 19, with Caymanas Park ready to host the major event. “Caymanas Park is proud to be the place that welcomes him,” said Solomon Sharpe, executive chairman of SVREL

The “Strongest Soldier” singer announces a UK show for March 2027 while celebrating his YouTube channel surpassing 500 million views

Dancehall heavyweight Busy Signal serves as the official ambassador for the new pay-as-you-go streaming platform, which gives rights holders 80 per cent of the revenue generated from their music

The dancehall artiste connects with established producer Week.day for a melodic new release blending dancehall and R&B influences. “This song was easy to cook up,” he says

The Queen of Dancehall Spice’s smash hit with Shaggy and Sean Paul has now surpassed 400 million YouTube views, alongside more than 474 million Spotify streams

The Grammy-winning Jamaican star teams up with popular creator Sommer Ray on the energetic new track, while announcing three shows in South Africa this December

The UK producer draws on his time in Kingston and love of British club culture for the energetic remix. “It’s a meeting point between what I love about Jamaica and the sound I’ve grown up around,” Wizzy says

From releasing his debut album The Golden Child to selling out Indigo at The O2 and dominating Apple Music Jamaica, Malie Donn delivered another statement month in his rapid rise

VAYU LIMITED will commit US$100,000 over the first two years as the partnership targets technology, football, commercial and community development

The veteran singer partners with Donsome Records as he looks to expand his international touring presence. “We respect his legacy, and we have a clear plan for what comes next,” says Donsome Records founder Adrian “Donsome” Hanson

The former Portmore Empire artiste kicks off Kingston producer Demone “Guxxie” Gustavus’ First Watch riddim. “We put in the work on this riddim and we have a lot more music ready to go,” Guxxie said

The sons of dancehall veteran Mr. Lexx continue carving their own lane across dancehall, reggae and hip-hop

The dancehall giant is set to release another full-length project on December 18, with sources telling Kaboom Magazine it is expected to feature around 16 tracks

The Afropop star teams up with MOLIY for a vibrant blend of Afrobeats, dancehall and R&B influences, generating major buzz ahead of its release

From “Loodi” and the birth of the ShenYeng movement to Grammy recognition, global collaborations and billion-stream milestones, Kaboom looks back at 30 moments that shaped the Jamaican superstar’s journey

The Portmore native returns home for his first headline show in the city, promising “big performances, surprises and energy from start to finish.”

Tommy Lee Sparta brings his “Uncle Demon” persona to an intimate Halloween experience backed by Ruff Cut Band. “Tommy Lee was really the inspiration for this. He loved the idea,” promoter Theon Davy shared.