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“Forgotten No More”: St. Thomas Celebrates Milestone with New Urban Centre
Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Morgan Heritage led the historic unveiling of the Morant Bay Urban Centre, marking a transformative moment for St. Thomas. The new complex brings KFC, Devon House, Ribbiz, and essential government offices to the east, redefining the future of rural development

Kaboom Editors
May 162 min read


Moliy to Perform at HOT 97’s Iconic Summer Jam on June 20
Viral sensation Moliy’s global rise continues as she joins the HOT 97 Summer Jam lineup, set to perform on the “Who’s Next” live stage. Dancehall superstar Masicka was previously announced for one of the East Coast’s biggest Black music summer events
Akeeile Harris
May 161 min read


Alkaline Drops Highly Anticipated Single “My Choice” Featuring Di Genius
Alkaline and super producer Di Genius reignite the dancehall flame with the release of “My Choice,” following the deejay’s first video interview in over nine years with BET UK

Shaquille Richards
May 151 min read


Rihanna's "Friend of Mine" Featured on Upcoming Smurfs Movie Soundtrack
Pregnancy may have put her upcoming shows on hold, but fans of Bajan billionaire Rihanna can still look forward to new music this Friday. Paramount Pictures has released the official trailer for the Smurfs film, where Rihanna voices Smurfette in the animated reboot
Akeeile Harris
May 141 min read


Vybz Kartel Drops 'They're Outta Love, We Aren’t,' Features Sidem Ozutrk in Music Video
Vybz Kartel drops a new ballad, "They're Outta Love, We Aren’t," dedicated to fiancée Sidem Ozutrk, who makes a special appearance in the music video. The legendary deejay is set to return to Florida this weekend

Kaboom Editors
May 141 min read


R&B legend Toni Braxton Confirmed for Reggae Sumfest 2025
R&B legend Toni Braxton is set to perform on Festival Night 2, Saturday, July 19, returning to the prestigious Reggae Sumfest stage after 16 years. Known for timeless classics like Un-Break My Heart, and Breathe Again

Romaine Brown
May 131 min read


Island.Wav Revives Roots Reggae with Debut ‘Sacred Riddim’
Island.Wav, the new production duo of Keron “KaleX” Alexander and Aundre “RiddimBoss” Edwards, drops their debut project featuring Ras-I, Royal Blu, Imeru Tafari, and more — all recorded at the iconic Harry J Recording Studio

Shaquille Richards
May 122 min read


Courvoisier Affirms Cultural Commitment with Aidonia’s 20th Anniversary Sponsorship
Courvoisier deepens dancehall ties following Aidonia's milestone sponsorship. Dominic Bell, communications manager at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, shared: “Consumers deserve meaningful experiences, and Courvoisier’s ongoing vision is to continue creating, supporting, and collaborating in exceptional moments.”

Shaquille Richards
May 122 min read


Skeng to Make Debut Performance in Costa Rica, Joined by Ding Dong
Costa Rica embraces dancehall as Skeng makes his debut on May 31 alongside Ding Dong, presented by New York-based promoter Eddie O and hosted by Shenseea’s manager Dizzy Cleanface. Aidonia is set to bring his 20th anniversary show to the country this October, while Vybz Kartel has a new date coming
Akeeile Harris
May 121 min read


4th Genna Legacy: Aidonia’s 20th Year Concert Delivers Fire and Emotion
Massive support for Aidonia’s 20th anniversary as Capleton, Ding Dong, and Vanessa Bling deliver; Di Genius joins for exclusive segment as Aidonia gets emotional while singing for late son in unforgettable Sabina Park night

Romaine Brown
May 112 min read


“Shake It to The Max” Remix Becomes Most Shazamed Song Globally
Ghanaian-American artist Moliy’s viral hit featuring Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addi tops Shazam’s Global Top 200 and lands on Apple Music’s Viral 50 playlist
Akeeile Harris
May 101 min read


Devin Di Dakta’s “Bubble” Featured in Beats Campaign with Barcelona’s Wonderkid Lamine Yamal
Grammy-nominated artist Devin Di Dakta earns global recognition as his track soundtracks a worldwide campaign featuring Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, the newest ambassador for luxury headphone brand Beats by Dre
Jamar Cleary
May 101 min read


Nhance’s “Love” Climbs to #10 on YouTube Trending Ahead of EP Release
The rising singjay sets the tone for his upcoming EP Nhancement with the emotional single “Love,” which has racked up over 355K views and climbed the trending charts. With over 80 million views on YouTube, he gears up to drop the new project by month’s end
Akeeile Harris
May 91 min read


Reggae Sumfest 2025: Bigger, Louder, and More Immersive Than Ever
Following the historic Freedom Street production, Downsound Entertainment’s Karla Jankee opens up about Global Fête and Vybz Kartel’s highly anticipated return to Sumfest 2025: “We’re going full throttle,” she said, while promising even more surprises—“The best moments are the ones we don’t tell you about.”
Akeeile Harris
May 84 min read


Pablo YG to Drop Second Single from Debut Album, Hints at Collab with Stalk Ashley
Dancehall artist Pablo YG builds momentum with “Maui Wowie” dropping Friday, teases new collab with Stalk Ashley

Kaboom Editors
May 71 min read


Moliy Set for Debut Performance in Jamaica at AfroJam, Teases New Track “Backie”
“Shake It To The Max” hitmaker Moliy is set to make her official Jamaican performance debut at AfroJam Jamaica, taking place June 26–29 in Negril. She also snippeted a new track titled “Backie,” sparking excitement among fans
Akeeile Harris
May 51 min read


Mavado’s O2 Arena Show Canceled; Sources Point to Political Reasons
Mavado’s highly anticipated concert at London’s O2 Arena has been officially canceled. A notice on the venue’s website states: “The event organisers have been in touch to let us know that Mavado's performance at The O2 on Saturday 10 May has now been cancelled.”

Kaboom Editors
May 32 min read


2025 Belongs to Vybz Kartel: Rewriting the Dancehall Rulebook
The "Worl' Boss" is back and bigger than ever, recording two historic nights at the Barclays Center, uniting dancehall, and pushing the genre to the forefront, including a groundbreaking live stream with popular streamer Kai Cenat. With Kartel rewriting the history books, it's only fitting that he once again earns our Artist of the Month
Akeeile Harris
May 22 min read


Ding Dong’s Debut Album Features Skillibeng, Stalk Ashley, Govana, Afro B & More
Dancehall star Ding Dong set to release debut album From Ding Dong to World Ding this Friday, featuring heavyweights like Skillibeng, Busta Rhymes, and Vanessa Bling in a powerhouse lineup of collaborations

Shaquille Richards
May 11 min read


Dancehall General Bounty Killer Set for Historic Comeback at Barclays Center
Bounty Killer is set to perform in the U.S. for the first time in over 15 years, with promoter CJ Milan presenting the show under the banner "The Return of The Warlord." The dancehall icon will take the stage at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on July 5

Romaine Brown
May 11 min read
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