A Jamaican hitmaking producer has teamed up with a British R&B star for a new single titled “Friend,” set to be released on Friday and inspired by an iconic dancehall beat.

The luxury cruise team delivered critical supplies, including food items, toiletries, sanitary products for women, tarpaulin, and more to communities in Western Jamaica hit by Hurricane Melissa, as the 2026 voyage prepares to further support the island’s recovery.

Amazon Music is spotlighting Popcaan as the new face of Caribbean music genres on its front page. This recognition comes on the heels of the release of his highly acclaimed new album Nothing Without God earlier this month.

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has made a substantial donation to the Jamaican icon’s newly launched foundation, saying, “When family is hurting, you don’t sit and watch - you stand up and help,” he told Kaboom Magazine

With nearly every artiste, event brand, and international ally stepping up after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, this moment reinforces a powerful truth: unity is strength, and music remains a vital force in Jamaica’s long journey to recovery.

With performers including Chronic Law, KES the Band, Teejay, Ky-Mani Marley, Richie Stephens, Gramps Morgan, and more, the event forms part of a series of fundraising concerts organized by the Government of Jamaica, this time in partnership with the Irie Jam Radio Foundation, Food For The Poor, and the Consulate General of Jamaica

The World Singer dedicates his new heartfelt release to the people of Jamaica, while continuing to deliver supplies to communities affected by the hurricane

After delivering major relief supplies, the Adidja Palmer Foundation shifts to rebuilding, adopting a children’s home and planning a women and children’s shelter, soup kitchen, school restoration, and more.

Review: International dancehall superstar delivers an early 2027 Grammy-worthy project with a versatile album that takes on broader meaning after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa - a real album artist.

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel earns his second Grammy nod with Heart & Soul, alongside Jesse Royal. Keznamdi’s Blxxd & Fyah, Lila Iké’s debut Treasure Self Love, and a surprise entry from Mortimer with From Within round out the final five.

The Unruly Boss releases his 14-track project Nothing Without God, his first as an independent artist since departing the OVO imprint. The album is rooted in spiritual faith and boasts a wide roster of producers

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel continued the launch of his Adidja Palmer Foundation, visiting hurricane-impacted parishes alongside his extended team while pledging to maintain his support

Dancehall star Skeng is taking action personally, delivering hundreds of care packages across Trelawny and St. James, backed by Trini-American rapper Nicki Minaj’s Barbz Foundation, Droptop Records, and other supporters on the ground

With most of the entertainment sector jumping into relief efforts across the island, the selector and radio disc jockey is among the first to mobilize aid for hard-hit communities. “That was probably one of the worst experiences of my life,” he shared.

Skillibeng had an impressive October, surpassing 1 billion Spotify streams, rocking a major UK festival stage, and earning powerful support from Vybz Kartel, propelling him as one of the genre’s leading forces on the global stage

Through the Bounty Foundation and Khaled’s We The Best Foundation, the initiative is directing essential supplies primarily to hospitals and schools across storm-hit communities

International dancehall superstar Masicka rallies support for St. Elizabeth through his MADE Foundation. Phase 1 targets the hard-hit parish with food, building materials, steel, and cement.

Recording artiste partners with Food For The Poor, delivering 1,000+ relief packages, and will personally match every dollar donated to Food For The Poor Jamaica up to US$50,000.

Moliy celebrates a milestone moment in her career after receiving the plaque for her breakout, Billboard Hot 100–charting hit featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng. The UK Gold certification was announced in September, marking four total certifications to date

Dancehall artist Chronic Law is teaming up with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana for his first major international collaboration, the official remix of his hit single “NY Girls,” which is set to drop soon, with the music video already filmed.