While reggae and dancehall heavyweights dominate the conversation, artistes such as Yaksta, D’Yani, Ras-I and Naomi Cowan are hoping to make their mark in this year’s Grammy race

The Grammy and Emmy-winning Cocoa Sarai joins reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Protoje for a socially conscious anthem promoting unity, mental well-being and environmental awareness

Protoje’s 2015 hit “Who Knows,” featuring Chronixx, earns its first Platinum certification in New Zealand after reaching 30,000 units in combined sales and streaming equivalents, more than a decade after its release

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

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

The 1977 classic surpasses 600,000 units in the UK, adding another international certification after previously earning 3× Platinum status in New Zealand

The Jamaican-Canadian veteran returns with his first album in over a decade, bringing together Buju Banton, Idris Elba, Konshens, T-Pain, Black Thought and more, while “feeling like a brand new artist.”

The Italian-American singer embraces Jamaica’s reggae gospel sound on a 15-track project featuring Prodigal Son, Papa San and Shepperd

The Jamaican artiste channels “good intentions, good energy, good vibes” into an 13-track capsule mixtape ahead of his next album

Presented in partnership with ONErpm, the new platform will launch in October, spotlighting the artists, sounds and communities shaping Jamaica’s contemporary music culture

Made up of Diamond Uncut and Nubian Rose, the rising duo blends singing and rapping as Lifeline looks to expand their reach and secure new opportunities

The Jamaican artiste and filmmaker embraces AI as part of his one-man creative process, producing six tracks and six cinematic visuals for his upcoming album The Psychic Realm, due October 10

City Splash unveils its first wave of names for 2027, led by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley in what organisers describe as a “landmark booking,” alongside Skillibeng, Dexta Daps, Stefflon Don, Wayne Wonder, and more

Valiant takes Male Dancehall Artist of the Year, while Buju Banton, Lila Iké, Chronixx, Masicka and Prince Swanny are among the major Dancehall and Reggae winners in Trinidad & Tobago

Reggae icons Beres Hammond, Sanchez and I-Wayne, alongside Aidonia and D’Yani, lead the first wave of performers for the six-day voyage, featuring a special beach experience in Jamaica, with more artistes to be announced

The Caribbean Music Awards make their Trinidad debut with a big night for local talent, as Lady Lava claims three awards, Grenada’s V’ghn celebrates a win and Jamaica’s Ayetian takes home Best New Artiste

The Grammy-winning reggae star adds another international certification to “Toast,” already Platinum in the UK and Gold in Canada, as she drops her new four-track EP, Ova So