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Legendary Reggae Artist Cocoa Tea Has Passed Away at 65
The legendary Jamaican reggae singer, Colvin "Cocoa Tea" Scott, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 65 at a hospital in Florida

Kaboom Editors
Mar 111 min read


Shaneil Muir Announces 6-Track "Echoes of Her" EP, Releasing on April
Dancehall artist Shaneil Muir is set to release "Echoes of Her" EP on April 4, with the lead single "Secured" dropping on March 21

Shaquille Richards
Mar 111 min read


"We're Excited to Host Vybz Kartel's First Concert Outside Jamaica in Over 13 Years"
Promoter Steve Parillon on Vybz Kartel’s first 2025 concert, live-streamed history, Coda collaboration, and sold-out hotels
Akeeile Harris
Mar 103 min read


Skeng brings Nicki Minaj on his "Disappear Season" collab Feat. Tommy Lee Sparta
Nicki Minaj delivers the intro on Skeng and Tommy Lee Sparta’s third collaboration,"Disappear Season"
Akeeile Harris
Mar 101 min read


Reggae Star Protoje to Embark on Global Tour, Drops ‘Big 45’
Protoje set for another busy year, starting on Sunday in Australia. Ahead of the world tour, he celebrates soundsystem culture with ‘BIG 45‘

Kaboom Editors
Mar 82 min read


Alkaline’s New Rules Festival Returns to Jamaica on July 5
Alkaline announces New Rules Festival's return to Jamaica on July 5 at Trelawny Stadium

Shaquille Richards
Mar 71 min read


Mavado’s Son, Dantay Brooks, Freed After Murder Conviction Overturned
Dantay Brooks, the son of dancehall star Mavado, was freed earlier today after the Court of Appeal overturned his murder conviction

Kaboom Editors
Mar 71 min read


Ayetian Rides the Wave: 'Balance' Propel Him to New Heights
Rising dancehall sensation Ayetian builds momentum with Balance Remix featuring Machel Montano & Ne-Yo and a Trinidad Carnival appearance

Shaquille Richards
Mar 61 min read


City Splash Festival Announces Dancehall Superstar Popcaan as 2025 Headliner
The City Splash Festival has announced its second wave of artists for the 2025 edition, with dancehall superstar Popcaan leading the lineup

Kaboom Editors
Mar 51 min read


'Shake It to the Max' Remix Ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng Debuts on Billboard Afrobeats Chart
'Shake It to the Max' remix goes viral, enters Billboard Afrobeats chart at #16, with music video filmed in Jamaica
Akeeile Harris
Mar 41 min read


Sean Paul Teams Up with EDM Star INNA for High-Energy Track ‘Let It Talk To Me’
Following the release of "Push to Start" featuring Tyla, int'l dancehall superstar Sean Paul and EDM star INNA teaming up once again

Kaboom Editors
Mar 42 min read


Skip Marley Revamps 'Close' with Masicka & Ding Dong for a Dancehall-Fused Remix
Skip Marley enlists Masicka & Ding Dong for his 'Close' remix, paying homage to reggae icon Maxi Priest

Kaboom Editors
Mar 31 min read


TJ Records and Vybz Kartel Assemble Dancehall’s Heavyweights for ‘Str8 Vybz Riddim’
Popcaan, Mavado, and Tommy Lee Sparta join 'Str8 Vybz Riddim' with new-gen frontrunners like Kraff, RajahWild and more

Kaboom Editors
Mar 21 min read


1stKlase Talks “Balancing” Soca, Dancehall & R&B to Produce Crossover Hits
1stKlase unpacks the art of blending soca, dancehall & R&B in his latest remix with Machel Montano & Ne-Yo on Ayetian's 'Balance'

Shaquille Richards
Mar 12 min read


Lila Iké Delivers Soulful Reggae Ballad ‘Too Late to Lie’
Reggae star Lila Iké continues her journey with a soul-stirring ballad for those who lost their trust in their partner
Akeeile Harris
Mar 11 min read


Popcaan to Headline Streetz Festival, First Kingston Show in Over a Decade
Streetz Festival announced Popcaan as the headliner. This will be his first headlining show with his band in Kingston in over a decade

Kaboom Editors
Mar 11 min read


Shaggy and Sting Reunite to Celebrate Sound System Culture in ‘Til A Mawnin’
Grammy-winning duo Shaggy & Sting team up once again for ‘Til A Mawnin’ ahead of co-headlining Reggae Rise Up festival in Florida

Kaboom Editors
Feb 271 min read


Pablo YG Set to Release Debut Album "Key to the Century" This Year
With the release of the lead track "Celebration" featuring Jahvillani, dancehall's Bad Juvi gears up to drop his debut album, following the
Akeeile Harris
Feb 261 min read


Mavado Set for London Return with O2 Arena Show in May 2025
Dancehall icon Mavado has announced an indoor show at the O2 Arena, joined by Chronic Law and Vanessa Bling, with more acts to be revealed

Kaboom Editors
Feb 261 min read


Vybz Kartel, Busta Rhymes & Akon’s ‘Crazy’ Earns Spot on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks
"Kartel has been on a mission to drop the best music possible," Billboard wrote while selecting the song their monthly Fresh Picks list

Kaboom Editors
Feb 251 min read
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