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Skillibeng and Vybz Kartel Shift into “New Gears” Remix
Skillibeng’s “New Gears” gets a fresh spin with Vybz Kartel’s hard-hitting, raunchy verse, opening with a sample of Françoise Hardy’s 1965 classic “Mon Amie La Rose.”
Akeeile Harris
Sep 262 min read


Still Jumping High at 58: Capleton Reveals Formula for Fiery Energy
The Fireman is still blazing with good spirit and a disciplined diet. “I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t eat meat, and I drink a lot of herbal tea, but I use my performances as my workout,” he shared
Akeeile Harris
Sep 252 min read


Teejay Drifts to Over 100 Million Career Spotify Streams, Nears 800 Million on YouTube
Dancehall star Teejay has reached a major milestone in his career, surpassing 100 million total streams on Spotify. With a catalog that only keeps getting stronger, singles like “Drift,” “Rags to Riches,” and “Unfaithful Games” continue to resonate across streaming platforms

Kaboom Editors
Sep 252 min read


450 Scores Biggest Career Hit as "Wild n Rich" Tops 50M on YouTube
Dancehall artist 450 is marking a milestone in his career as his 2023 release “Wild n Rich” surpassed 50 million views on YouTube. Is “Journey” next up?

Shaquille Richards
Sep 211 min read


Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? Goes Platinum in Record Time
Platinum in hours and breaking records, occupying nearly every spot in the U.S. iTunes Top 10, Cardi B’s sophomore album Am I The Drama? immediately makes history

Kaboom Editors
Sep 202 min read


Moliy’s Global Hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” Certified Gold in the UK
Moliy’s global smash has earned its fourth Gold certification, with Silent Addy and Disco Neil’s Bashment Sound recognized for 400,000 units. This marks the fourth Gold award for the track, including the remix featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng

Kaboom Editors
Sep 191 min read


“Shake It to the Max” Co-Producer Disco Neil Signs Global Publishing Deal with Kobalt
Disco Neil, one half of Bashment Sound and the producer behind the viral hit “Shake It to the Max,” has joined London-based music company Kobalt
Akeeile Harris
Sep 181 min read


Shenseea Dominates 2025 Caribbean Music Awards with 5 Wins; Masicka 4, Kartel & Virgo 3 Each
The full list of winners has been revealed, with Shenseea taking home Female Dancehall Artist of the Year and Dancehall Album of the Year, while Vybz Kartel claimed Male Dancehall Artist of the Year and Music Event of the Year for Freedom Street

Kaboom Editors
Sep 152 min read


Showtime Services’ Cara Burke on Freedom Street Malta Debut: “Everything Was Executed Perfectly”
Showtime Services Boss Cara Burke teams up with Live Nation and Vybz Kartel’s team for the Freedom Street Festival in Malta, booking dancehall stars Skeng, Jada Kingdom, Shaneil Muir, and Tommy Lee Sparta. “It’s a great accomplishment for dancehall to show it can succeed in places like Malta,” she said
Akeeile Harris
Sep 151 min read


Valiant to Embark on “Passenger Princess” Edition North American 20-City Tour
Dancehall star Valiant announces a 20-city North American tour, named after his current hit single as part of the Prove Them Wrong Tour, presented by Duke Concept

Kaboom Editors
Sep 131 min read


Vybz Kartel Sets UK Arena Records: “He’s Our Generation’s Michael Jackson”
After making history in the UK as the first dancehall artist to sell out London’s O2 Arena on back-to-back nights and Manchester’s Co-op Live, Vybz Kartel has redefined the standard of success
Akeeile Harris
Sep 122 min read


The Promoters: A Reality Docu-Series on Caribbean Music Culture Set for 2026 Premiere
The Promoters, a first-of-its-kind docu-series, follows five of the biggest names in event promotion as they showcase how the Caribbean scene has evolved into a powerful movement across North America. Director Janelle Abraham explains, “It’s to honour the promoters as the unsung architects of culture.”

Kaboom Editors
Sep 112 min read


Usain Bolt Backs Jamaicans to Beat Lyles in Tokyo: “They Should Be 1-2”
The “Ultimate Legend” for the Tokyo Athletics World Championships, Usain Bolt, weighed in on the chances of Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville. “They’re really doing extremely well, so it’s just all about execution,” he said

Kaboom Editors
Sep 112 min read


Event Consultant Janelle Abraham on CAM deals: “We are no longer confined to the region”
Event consultant and video director Janell Abraham on the Caribbean Music Awards (“The diaspora is expanding in every corner”), her strategy, authenticity, and vision for the future
Akeeile Harris
Sep 104 min read


Jamaican Football Icon and Bob Marley’s Tour Manager Allan “Skill” Cole Dies
Jamaica mourns the death of former Santos and national team player Allan “Skill” Cole, with Prime Minister Holness and Minister Olivia Grange among those paying tribute

Kaboom Editors
Sep 101 min read


Munga Honorable Reflects on Growth: “Dancehall Shifts with the Times and I Embrace It”
Veteran dancehall artist Munga Honorable talks growth, legacy, and new music, including “Dem Vibe Yah” on Dutty Rock's Moroccan Gold Riddim: “A Dem Vibe Yah We Want.”

Kaboom Editors
Sep 92 min read


Shenseea Shines at VMAs; “Shake It to the Max” Featured in New Burger King Ad
Bittersweet night for Moliy’s smash “Shake It to the Max,” which lost to Tyla at the VMAs best afrobeats category but was well represented by all remix participants, while the original version scored a major feature in a new Burger King commercial
Akeeile Harris
Sep 82 min read


Armanii Takes Center Stage at Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B Live 2025
A defining moment for dancehall artist Armanii, who opened the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B Live 2025 with smooth vocals that captivated the audience.

Kaboom Editors
Sep 61 min read


Vybz Kartel Left Everything on Stage as 20,000 Fans Packed the O2 Arena
Vybz Kartel made history once again, kicking off his UK arena tour with a set full of hits and a surprise cameo from Wizkid, leaving everything on stage in front of 20,000 packed fans.
Akeeile Harris
Sep 52 min read


Artist of the Month: Ayetian Sets the Pace as a 2025 Breakout
Ayetian keeps his 2025 breakout run strong with Canadian and Barclays debuts, red carpet moments, and a hit single dominating everywhere

Kaboom Editors
Sep 41 min read
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