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Showtime Services’ Cara Burke on Freedom Street Malta Debut: “Everything Was Executed Perfectly”
Showtime Services Boss Cara Burke teams up with Live Nation and Vybz Kartel’s team for the Freedom Street Festival in Malta, booking dancehall stars Skeng, Jada Kingdom, Shaneil Muir, and Tommy Lee Sparta. “It’s a great accomplishment for dancehall to show it can succeed in places like Malta,” she said
Akeeile Harris
Sep 151 min read


Yaksta “Living It Up” on His Way to New 5-Track EP Release
Recording artist Yaksta is gearing up to release his new five-track EP Destiny Volume 3, led by the first single “Living It Up,” following in the footsteps of previous editions that featured artists such as Spice, Busy Signal, Agent Sasco, and Cocoa Tea

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Tina Clayton Wins Silver in Women’s 100m Final in Tokyo, Clocks Personal Best 10.76s
21-year-old jamaican sensation Tina Clayton impresses with 10.76s for silver in Tokyo 100m final; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claims gold, Julien Alfred takes bronze, Shericka Jackson 4th, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 6th in her last worlds race

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Oblique Seville Wins World 100m Title in 9.77, Puts Jamaica 1-2 with Kishane Thompson
Jamaica dominates men’s 100m final as Oblique Seville sets personal best of 9.77s, Thompson takes silver, Lyles finishes third

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Valiant to Embark on “Passenger Princess” Edition North American 20-City Tour
Dancehall star Valiant announces a 20-city North American tour, named after his current hit single as part of the Prove Them Wrong Tour, presented by Duke Concept

Kaboom Editors
Sep 131 min read


Qraig Voicemail Kicks Off Solo Album with Busy Signal Collab “RIGHT DEH SUH”
Qraig, one half of the veteran dancehall duo Voicemail, has teamed up with Busy Signal for a new single. “the start of something big,” he shared.

Romaine Brown
Sep 131 min read


Vybz Kartel Sets UK Arena Records: “He’s Our Generation’s Michael Jackson”
After making history in the UK as the first dancehall artist to sell out London’s O2 Arena on back-to-back nights and Manchester’s Co-op Live, Vybz Kartel has redefined the standard of success
Akeeile Harris
Sep 122 min read


10Tik Showcases New Sonic Direction on “See No One (Run Run Run)”
Dancehall artist 10Tik embraces a sound shift with a modern reggae twist on his latest release “See No One (Run Run Run),” produced in collaboration with New York-based duo Something D’Lux and built on the iconic Casio MT-40 keyboard

Kaboom Editors
Sep 121 min read


The Promoters: A Reality Docu-Series on Caribbean Music Culture Set for 2026 Premiere
The Promoters, a first-of-its-kind docu-series, follows five of the biggest names in event promotion as they showcase how the Caribbean scene has evolved into a powerful movement across North America. Director Janelle Abraham explains, “It’s to honour the promoters as the unsung architects of culture.”

Kaboom Editors
Sep 112 min read


Usain Bolt Backs Jamaicans to Beat Lyles in Tokyo: “They Should Be 1-2”
The “Ultimate Legend” for the Tokyo Athletics World Championships, Usain Bolt, weighed in on the chances of Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville. “They’re really doing extremely well, so it’s just all about execution,” he said

Kaboom Editors
Sep 112 min read


Event Consultant Janelle Abraham on CAM deals: “We are no longer confined to the region”
Event consultant and video director Janell Abraham on the Caribbean Music Awards (“The diaspora is expanding in every corner”), her strategy, authenticity, and vision for the future
Akeeile Harris
Sep 104 min read


Jamaican Football Icon and Bob Marley’s Tour Manager Allan “Skill” Cole Dies
Jamaica mourns the death of former Santos and national team player Allan “Skill” Cole, with Prime Minister Holness and Minister Olivia Grange among those paying tribute

Kaboom Editors
Sep 101 min read


Reggae Boyz Defeat Trinidad 2-0 to Take Control of Group B
Goals from Bailey Cadamarteri and Jon Russell secured Jamaica’s second win in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, moving the Reggae Boyz a step closer to clinching their spot in the tournament

Kobe K. Bryan
Sep 101 min read


Munga Honorable Reflects on Growth: “Dancehall Shifts with the Times and I Embrace It”
Veteran dancehall artist Munga Honorable talks growth, legacy, and new music, including “Dem Vibe Yah” on Dutty Rock's Moroccan Gold Riddim: “A Dem Vibe Yah We Want.”

Kaboom Editors
Sep 92 min read


Shenseea Shines at VMAs; “Shake It to the Max” Featured in New Burger King Ad
Bittersweet night for Moliy’s smash “Shake It to the Max,” which lost to Tyla at the VMAs best afrobeats category but was well represented by all remix participants, while the original version scored a major feature in a new Burger King commercial
Akeeile Harris
Sep 82 min read


Next Up: Billionaire Recordz Steps into the Game with Big Aspirations
Introducing another promising young talent making his entry into the game, collaborating with Kant10T, Rymer Gad, and D Matic, he shared, “My inspiration is to master my craft in engineering and producing hit songs

Kaboom Editors
Sep 71 min read


Armanii Takes Center Stage at Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B Live 2025
A defining moment for dancehall artist Armanii, who opened the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B Live 2025 with smooth vocals that captivated the audience.

Kaboom Editors
Sep 61 min read


T.O.K Keeps the Momentum Going with New Releases: “The Love We Get Definitely Pushes Us On”
After delivering a powerful set filled with classics and fan love at Reggae Fest inside Barclays Centre, international reggae/dancehall group T.O.K follows up with fresh releases. “We are more mature, more focused, and more determined to continue satisfying the tribe’s craving for T.O.K music,” shared Craigy T.
Kedisha Perry
Sep 62 min read


Vybz Kartel Left Everything on Stage as 20,000 Fans Packed the O2 Arena
Vybz Kartel made history once again, kicking off his UK arena tour with a set full of hits and a surprise cameo from Wizkid, leaving everything on stage in front of 20,000 packed fans.
Akeeile Harris
Sep 52 min read


Bunji Garlin to Headline the Inaugural Xodus Wet Music Festival This October
Soca powerhouse Bunji Garlin and GBM Nutron to headline the first-ever Xodus Wet Festival, set for the Kingston Waterfront on October 4. “We’re giving our patrons more than just a show, we’re delivering a movement, a moment, and a memory,” said Carlos Phillpotts, Festival Director.

Kaboom Editors
Sep 42 min read
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