Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley’s 2005 classic “Welcome to Jamrock” goes platinum in the UK, equivalent to 600,000 units, marking his second UK certification in two weeks.

Jamaican reggae songstress Lila Iké continues her promo run for her debut album with shows across the U.S. East Coast. The project has also entered the Grammy consideration round for the Best Reggae Album category.

Scotiabank Arena adds third Vybz Kartel show due to unprecedented demand, with first two already sold out. The 6ix God clarifies it’s not OVO Fest, but says “I might have to step out and buss some shells pon stage.”

Drake announces under his OVO brand that he is bringing dancehall icon Vybz Kartel to Toronto for a two-night birthday celebration. This marks Kartel’s first-ever performance in the city

Dream Weekend announces Alkaline as the exclusive headliner as they start their new home in Montego Bay. “Bringing him on exclusively for Dream Weekend 2026 is more than just a performance - it’s a cultural moment,” said Scott Dunn, Group Managing Director of Dream Entertainment Limited

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.”

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

The Bajan singer and businesswoman shared the news in a social media post. The pair already has two sons together, RZA and Riot

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ayetian keeps his 2025 breakout run strong with Canadian and Barclays debuts, red carpet moments, and a hit single dominating everywhere

Billboard’s monthly Fresh Picks spotlight Lila Iké’s opening track from her debut album, highlight Ayetian’s unstoppable rise, and feature DJ Khaled’s all-star lineup along with Skillibeng’s new collaboration with Moliy