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Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “Could You Be Loved” Earns 9× Platinum in New Zealand
The 1980 classic reaches 270,000 sales-equivalent units in New Zealand, adding to its growing list of global certifications

Kaboom Editors
2 days ago1 min read


Protoje and Lila Iké to Headline 2026 Food, Rum & Reggae Festival
The St. Elizabeth native will lead the 2026 staging alongside Lila Iké as the festival returns with an expanded three-day experience following the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa in 2025

Kaboom Editors
5 days ago2 min read


Spotify Celebrates 60 Years of Notting Hill Carnival With Koffee, Shenseea and V’ghn
The inaugural Carnival Sounds Live series sees Caribbean stars revisit classics while celebrating the music and culture behind the iconic London festival

Kaboom Editors
5 days ago1 min read


Buju Banton and Kes Named Honorary Grand Marshals for New York Caribbean Carnival
The Jamaican reggae legend and Trinidadian soca star will represent the “One Caribbean” theme at WIADCA’s 59th annual Labor Day celebration in Brooklyn

Kaboom Editors
Aug 232 min read


Review: D’Yani Embraces His Journey on Live Life and Prosper Album
The Jamaican singer’s smooth vocals stand out across the 11-track journey through love, gratitude and spirituality, marking a major milestone in his career
Akeeile Harris
Aug 222 min read


Dream Weekend Backs Midas Entertainment Events Ahead of Its 2027 Edition
Midas Entertainment closes out summer with two back-to-back events at Plantation Cove featuring Vanessa Bling and Capleton, with the weekend officially endorsed by Dream Weekend

Kaboom Editors
Aug 212 min read


Jamaican-Born Singer Nyle Banks Seeks to Inspire With Born 4 Greatness EP
The Jamaican-born singer and producer delivers a five-track reggae project centered on resilience, ambition and purpose, declaring, “Greatness comes through consistency and perseverance.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 201 min read


Kardinal Offishall Taps NESTA for “My Brother’s Keeper Part 2”
The Jamaican-Canadian veteran bridges generations with the rising Jamaican-American talent on a reggae-meets-rap collaboration

Kaboom Editors
Aug 201 min read


Kabaka Pyramid Marks 15 Years of Rebel Music With The Lyrics Tape
Grammy-winning reggae artiste returns to his lyrical roots with a new 10-track project, describing it as “an ode to my foundation and roots as an artist,” set for release on August 28.

Kaboom Editors
Aug 192 min read


Queen Ifrica Brings Breath of Life to Reggae With Fourth Studio Album
Reggae veteran Queen Ifrica returns with a 13-track project produced by Junior Brown, with contributions from Stephen Marley, and will celebrate its release at London’s Jazz Cafe on August 25

Kaboom Editors
Aug 172 min read


Nesbeth’s “My Dream” Garnered Over 25 Million Views Ahead of Encore Live Staging
The Trench Town-born singer heads into the August 30 staging with one of his biggest records, “My Dream,” surpassing 25 million YouTube views across its major uploads

Kaboom Editors
Aug 172 min read


Vybz Kartel Sets Reggae Land Headliner Record With 50,000 Crowd
The dancehall superstar closed the festival’s first-ever three-day edition, which attracted more than 135,000 patrons, according to official figures provided by organisers. More than 45,000 tickets have already been sold for the next edition

Kaboom Editors
Aug 142 min read


Recording Artiste WHOSRILA Drops Pure Tribute to Love with “Made You”
The Kingston-born artiste blends reggae, hip-hop and R&B while exploring love and admiration from different angles

Shaquille Richards
Aug 142 min read


Capleton to Headline ENCORE LIVE: Culture Rising in St. Ann
The reggae icon promises “a frenzy situation” when he headlines the August 30 showcase alongside some of Jamaica’s respected musical names, including Dean Fraser, Nesbeth and Bass Odyssey

Kaboom Editors
Aug 132 min read


Patra, Shyne, And More to Be Honored at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards
Patra will be celebrated for her groundbreaking career and global influence, alongside Shyne, Calypso Rose and Alan Cavé at the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad & Tobago

Kaboom Editors
Aug 111 min read


Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Rekindle Fugees Magic at Diaspora Calling! UK Debut
The Fugees icons celebrated 30 years of The Score in front of tens of thousands at The National Bowl, as the star-studded festival drew major names including Tiwa Savage, Stonebwoy, Little Simz and Kano.

Kaboom Editors
Aug 82 min read


Ky-Mani Marley Announces First Studio Album in 10 Years, Love & Energy
The Grammy-nominated reggae artiste returns with his first album in 10 years, featuring collaborations with Sizzla, Gyptian, Agent Sasco, Bugle, Anthony B and more

Kaboom Editors
Aug 82 min read


Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder Honoured with 2026 Reggae Icon Awards
The Jamaican music veterans were recognised at the Independence Grand Gala for their lasting contributions to Jamaican music during the nation's 64th Independence celebrations

Kaboom Editors
Aug 71 min read


Busta Rhymes Joins Star-Studded Inaugural Kaya Fest Toronto 2026 Lineup
The hip-hop legend joins Stephen Marley's curated lineup alongside Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Shabba Ranks, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal, YG Marley, and more for Kaya Fest's inaugural Canadian edition on August 22

Kaboom Editors
Aug 42 min read


Reggae Land Draws Over 120,000 Fans for Biggest Festival Yet
The expanded three-day festival welcomed more than 120,000 fans as Vybz Kartel, Burna Boy, Shenseea, Masicka, Beenie Man and a host of Caribbean stars powered Reggae Land's record-breaking edition

Kaboom Editors
Aug 32 min read
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