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Vybz Kartel Completes Historic Barclays 3 Peat with DJ Khaled, Busta Rhymes, and Spice
Dancehall megastar Vybz Kartel extended his streak of sold-out shows with this year’s Barclays Center triumph, writing his name deep into the history books. He brought out DJ Khaled, Busta Rhymes, Spice, Rvssian, and Blak Ryno for a massive celebration
Akeeile Harris
Aug 30, 20252 min read


Spragga Benz Drops First Album in 6 Years Endeavors, Debuts at #1 on iTunes Reggae Chart
Veteran deejay Spragga Benz returns with his first album in six years, featuring standout collaborations with Tarrus Riley and Sizzla, and including Cocoa Tea’s final recording, “Shoot Down That Drone.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Vybz Kartel Surprises Fans with Heart and Soul EP, Showcases Lyrical Mastery
Dancehall phenomenon Vybz Kartel drops a midnight 11-track EP, Heart and Soul, featuring “I Know” and showcasing both his lyrical brilliance and romantic side
Akeeile Harris
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Shenseea Wins Best Female Artist at CAM: "I always dreamed of becoming an artist"
Jamaican superstar Shenseea had a massive Thursday night, starting with a historic WNBA halftime performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. She later collected the Best Female Dancehall Artist of the Year award at the Caribbean Music Awards. "I’m literally winning awards, it’s crazy. Just work hard," she shared

Kaboom Editors
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Ackera Nugent Claims 100m Hurdles Title at Zurich Diamond League Final
National record holder Ackera Nugent wins first major senior title, takes home US$100,000 after claiming victory in the 100m hurdles at the Diamond League Final in Zurich. Tia Clayton fell short of securing a wild card entry to the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo

Kaboom Editors
Aug 28, 20251 min read


DJ Khaled Drops Dancehall Dream Team on “You Remind Me” as “A Gift to the World”
Acclaimed American Producer Unites Dancehall Titans for Historic Anthem “You Remind Me”, dropping on Thursday. “This is for unity,” he shared

Kaboom Editors
Aug 28, 20252 min read


DethWrld Records Recruits Trinidadian Dancehall Star Prince Swanny for Its Block Traffic Riddim
Producer Shot By Deth has made history by tapping Trinidadian star Prince Swanny for his first Jamaican label juggling project. “To be honest, I wanna work with Caribbean artists and help push them,” said Deth

Shaquille Richards
Aug 28, 20252 min read


CPJ Inks J$12M Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Montego Bay United
CPJ, through its Premium Foods Category, becomes an official sponsor of Montego Bay United Football Club, offering interactive experiences designed to enhance fan engagement and foster deeper emotional connections with the audience

Kaboom Editors
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Vybz Kartel Joins Elite Barclays Center Sell-Out Acts with JAY-Z, Beyoncé and Rihanna
As he aims to sell out the Barclays Center on Friday for the third time this year, dancehall phenomenon Vybz Kartel cements his place on the prestigious list of stars that includes Barbra Streisand, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Coldplay, and Buju Banton
Akeeile Harris
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Caribbean Music Awards to Air on BET for the First Time in Historic Broadcast
BET partners with Caribbean Elite Group to broadcast the event on Friday, September 12 on BET, and to livestream red carpet arrivals on BET.com and official social media channels

Kaboom Editors
Aug 27, 20252 min read


World Backgammon Federation VP Wins Jamaican International Tournament
Former Two-Time World Champion Joe Russell secures the title at the Backgammon tournament. Businessman Joe Issa, who hosted the event, remarked, “I built this building here at Bamboo Blu Beach just to host this tournament.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Spice Joins Forces with British Social-Media-Star Lavbbe for “Slow Motion”
Spice is set to release another international collaboration, joining forces with British-Romanian artist Lavbbe on a new single produced by Shaggy and Shane Hoosong. This comes after the 300M-stream milestone of her hit “Go Down Deh.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Sean Paul Steps into AI-Directed Visuals for “Ginger”
International dancehall superstar Sean Paul reinvents himself as Creative Director with the debut of ‘Ginger’. “AI is here, and I wanted to do something different,’ he shared.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Love and Harmony Cruise 2026 to Feature Special Gospel Concert with Carlene Davis & Minister Marion Hall
The 2026 edition will feature a special Easter segment at sea with reggae-turned-gospel singers Carlene Davis and Minister Marion Hall, with the full lineup set to be unveiled in the coming weeks

Kaboom Editors
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Moziyah Maintains Purpose in His Music: "Reggae Music Is the Heartbeat of the People"
Reggae artist Moziyah stays true to roots reggae while working on upcoming EP, recording at Tuff Gong, and promises music with meaning: "we are the voice of today’s struggles"

Kaboom Editors
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw Crowned 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style Jamaica Champion
Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw wins 4th Red Bull Dance Your Style Jamaica, outshining 15 competitors and sealing his Spot on the world stage. “This win means a lot to me, I’m doing it for my son,” he shared

Kaboom Editors
Aug 24, 20253 min read


Dancehall’s General Bounty Killer Conquers Toronto with Hit-Filled Show Before 15,000 Fans
Bounty Killer returns to Canada after 20 years, draws 15,000 fans at Markham Fairgrounds, delivering a full-arsenal set with Cham, Dexta Daps and more as guests while telling the crowd he had dreamed of this day for a long time

Romaine Brown
Aug 24, 20252 min read


Alkaline’s “Fleek” Hits 100 Million Views on YouTube, His First to Join the Club
Alkaline marks career milestone as 2015 single “Fleek” surpasses 100 million views on YouTube, his first to reach the milestone

Kaboom Editors
Aug 23, 20251 min read


Review: Keznamdi Blends All Pieces on Blood and Fyah, Bridging Roots and Modern Sounds
With his sophomore album debuting at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Albums chart, the singer-rapper brings together all elements—star-studded collaborations and powerful reflections on daily issues - into an outstanding body of work.
Akeeile Harris
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Konshens Joins Offica on His First Release Under Conor McGregor’s Greenback Records
Dancehall artist Konshens teams up with Irish rap sensation Offica for the genre-blending single ‘Gyal Over There,’ marking the rapper’s debut release since signing with UFC icon Conor McGregor’s Greenback Records
Akeeile Harris
Aug 22, 20252 min read
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