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“All Hail the King of Dancehall!”: Spice Crowns Vybz Kartel at Reggae Sumfest 2025
Vybz Kartel, was officially crowned on Night One of Reggae Sumfest 2025 by his longtime collaborator, the queen of dancehall, Spice. Elated, he said: “Thank you, Jamaica... People, a unuh do it. God is the greatest.”
Akeeile Harris
Jul 192 min read


Govana Surprises His Mother with Brand-New Car at Reggae Sumfest
Dancehall star Govana brought his mother, Sonia Eccleston, on stage during his Sumfest set and gifted her a brand-new Honda CR-V while performing his hit sing;e “Four Storey.” The emotional moment brought her to tears as the big screen lit up with the message, “Never failed the mission, Mommy”
Akeeile Harris
Jul 192 min read


Cuban-Ghanaian Artist Prince Andy Taps Dancehall Veteran Cutty Ranks for First Major Single
Cuban-born rising talent Prince Andy joins forces with veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Cutty Ranks and fellow newcomer Redeem on the cross-cultural single “I’m Coming Home.” “This single will be a turning point in my music career,” shared the artiste, who also has Ghanaian roots
Akeeile Harris
Jul 192 min read


Vybz Kartel Prepares for Sumfest Crowning: “I’ve Been the King, the Record Is There to Show”
Kartel is set to perform in Jamaica for the first time since the iconic Freedom Street concert, with Reggae Sumfest crowning him the King of Dancehall. But as he echoed, “The record is there to show—for me, what’s really exciting is performing for Jamaicans. One Jamaica, one dancehall.”

Kaboom Editors
Jul 182 min read


Dutty Rock Drops ‘Moroccan Gold Riddim,’ Blending Middle Eastern Flair with a Dancehall Twist
Dutty Rock Drops ‘Moroccan Gold Riddim,’ Blending Middle Eastern Flair with a Dancehall Twist

Kaboom Editors
Jul 172 min read


Recording Producer Andre Villa Aims to Ignite Summer with "Stardom Riddim"
Grammy-winning producer Andre Villa brings together a vibrant mix of talents, including Compass and Tatik, to deliver a joyful sound this summer. “Over the years, there’s been a lot of dark music, so I know bringing something different will help enlighten the space,” he shared

Kaboom Editors
Jul 171 min read


“Preserving a Specific Era of Music”: Y2K Series Revives Dancehall’s Golden Era with Cham as Headliner
Event promoter Delano and his partners will bring back the Kingston 21 series on July 20, with dancehall icon Cham as the headliner. “He’s a mega dancehall act with a solid catalogue and star quality,” Swiss explained
Akeeile Harris
Jul 172 min read


Alkaline, Shenseea, Elephant Man, and More Set for Labor Day Stage Show at Barclays Center
Top event promoter CJ Milan announces star-studded lineup for Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, August 30, at Barclays Center. Headliner to be revealed at the show

Kaboom Editors
Jul 172 min read


Magnum Tonic Wine to Fly Lucky Winners to Reggae Sumfest Experience
Three lucky fans who recently won the “Win A Trip to the Ultimate Dancehall Experience in Jamaica” promotion will enjoy VIP access to the island’s biggest reggae and dancehall festival

Kaboom Editors
Jul 162 min read


Dancehall Artist Kant10t Climbs YouTube Trending with 'Rags to Riches'
Seaview Gardens artist Kant10t’s “Rags to Riches” is making waves across social media platforms, with fans embracing its message of struggle and glow-ups. The track leads the Lucid Riddim, produced by Ragz To Richez Production and Conni Entertainment Group

Kaboom Editors
Jul 161 min read


NeeQah Returns with Breakup Bombshell “Sorry to My Ex”
The Jamaican artist blends dancehall and soul in a track that explores betrayal and self-growth through heartfelt lyricism, as she recently signed under new management and gears up for her 2026 album

Shaquille Richards
Jul 141 min read


Nigerian Afrobeats Talent Drela Teams Up with Stonebwoy for “DEM DEAD”, Targets Global Market
Drela continues his genre-bending journey with “DEM DEAD,” featuring Ghanaian superstar Stonebwoy. The track fuses spiritual defiance with street power, aiming to reach audiences from West Africa to the Caribbean and beyond

Kaboom Editors
Jul 141 min read


Wireless Spectacular: Drake Shares Stage with Dancehall Heavyweights in Historic Finale
Vybz Kartel brought his presence back to London after over 20 years, joined by Popcaan and Spice delivering global hits, and Masicka marking his debut among the global elite, together stamping Jamaica’s undeniable impact on Wireless Festival’s 20th edition. All applause to Drake for making it happen
Akeeile Harris
Jul 143 min read


“Making Sure He Got His Time to Headline”: Drake Puts Vybz Kartel as Top Priority at Wireless
The 6 God made sure the dancehall legend got his well-deserved time on stage. “I really wanted to pay my respect to the performers,” he explained, after his first of two planned sets quietly disappeared from the schedule
Akeeile Harris
Jul 142 min read


Rvssian’s ‘Story Book’ Rules Trending Charts as Valiant Climbs to #1
Valiant’s “Passenger Princess” tops both Apple Music and YouTube, while Masicka, Vybz Kartel, Najeeriii, and Dexta Daps contribute to the riddim’s dominance

Kaboom Editors
Jul 131 min read


Vybz Kartel Hops on Travis Scott’s Jackboys 2 on “PBP” with Tyla
The dancehall giant makes a hidden feature on Travis Scott’s highly anticipated 17-track album "Jackboys 2," appearing on “PBP” alongside Afropop star Tyla; Kartel gears up for his Sunday night appearance during Drake’s three-night headline run at the Wireless Festival

Shaquille Richards
Jul 132 min read


Cham, Stephen Marley & Jr. Gong Unite for Hustler’s Anthem ‘Hustling In My Blood’
Veteran dancehall icon Cham drops star-powered single Hustling In My Blood featuring Stephen Marley and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, setting the stage for his fourth studio album Sherlock, slated for release on July 25

Kaboom Editors
Jul 112 min read


Stalk Ashley Bridges Dancehall and Japan with VIGORMAN on New Track “Fading Away”
Jamaican R&B queen Stalk Ashley teams up with Japanese singer VIGORMAN for a genre-blending collaboration that bridges cultures and sounds. “I think it’s really important for Jamaicans to secure international collaborations and keep pushing the culture forward,” she said

Shaquille Richards
Jul 114 min read


Moliy’s Viral Smash Gets a "TUFF" Upgrade as Sean Paul Joins the 'Shake It to the Max' Remix
Global dancehall icon Sean Paul officially brings his signature flair to Moliy’s Billboard Hot 100 viral hit. “This one had the right energy from early — the riddim, the vibe, the movement — all TUFF!” he noted

Kaboom Editors
Jul 102 min read


“Shake It To The Max” (Remix) Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views
The viral hit continues its global success with another major milestone, surpassing 128 million total views on YouTube, including both the video and audio, while maintaining its impact on the Billboard Hot 100

Kaboom Editors
Jul 101 min read
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