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Skippa Adds Over 100 Million YouTube Views in 2026, Surges Past 300M Total
The fast-rising dancehall star continues his charge to the forefront, generating massive numbers along the way. Now sitting at 304 million total YouTube views, Skippa continues to strengthen his position among dancehall’s new-generation frontrunners

Kaboom Editors
Aug 111 min read


Supa Dups Praises Shenseea as “The Biggest Standout Star of This Era”
Exclusive: Grammy-winning Jamaican producer Supa Dups, who served as an executive producer for Shenseea following her signing with Columbia Records and Since ’93, praises her work ethic and talent as their creative partnership continues with new single “Brucksweat.”
Akeeile Harris
Aug 102 min read


Richie Stephens Says Rihanna’s “Work” Showcases the Depth of His Musical Legacy
The Jamaican veteran singer, who created and co-produced the “Sail Away” riddim sampled on the global hit, is set to receive five Grammy Certificates and three BPI-certified discs

Kaboom Editors
Aug 93 min read


Spice Enters Latin Market with No. 3 iTunes Debut for “Miss World Body” ft. La Joaqui
Dancehall Queen Spice returns with another genre-blending banger, joining forces with Argentine rap and Latin urban star La Joaqui for the electrifying new single “Miss World Body.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 72 min read


Masicka Kicks Off Forever Reign Rollout with “Spend,” Reveals Damian Marley Collab
The dancehall heavyweight previews “Psalms a Day” during an Apple Music interview while launching the countdown to his third studio album with the catchy new single “Spend.”
Tajhaun Bennett
Aug 72 min read


Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder Honoured with 2026 Reggae Icon Awards
The Jamaican music veterans were recognised at the Independence Grand Gala for their lasting contributions to Jamaican music during the nation's 64th Independence celebrations

Kaboom Editors
Aug 71 min read


KKRYTICAL Signs Exclusive Global Management Deal with Showtime Services
Rising dancehall sensation KKRYTICAL secures exclusive worldwide representation as he gears up for performances across Jamaica, Canada, Europe, and North America
Akeeile Harris
Aug 62 min read


A Golden July: Another Historic Chapter for Vybz Kartel
The Worl' Boss celebrated his first-ever UK Gold certification with “Fever,” surpassed 150 million Spotify streams, reunited with Mavado for the historic Gaza vs. Gully spectacle at Reggae Sumfest, and announced their blockbuster O2 Arena debut in London - another milestone-filled run that makes him Kaboom Magazine's Artiste of the Month for July.
Akeeile Harris
Aug 42 min read


Vybz Kartel Stuns Over 60,000 at Reggae Land, Confirms Fiancée Sidem Öztürk Is Pregnant
The dancehall icon captivated more than 60,000 fans with a 90-minute headline performance while confirming on stage that he and fiancée Sidem Öztürk are expecting their first child together
Akeeile Harris
Aug 32 min read


Reggae Land Draws Over 120,000 Fans for Biggest Festival Yet
The expanded three-day festival welcomed more than 120,000 fans as Vybz Kartel, Burna Boy, Shenseea, Masicka, Beenie Man and a host of Caribbean stars powered Reggae Land's record-breaking edition

Kaboom Editors
Aug 32 min read


Guinness Jamaica Extends Partnership With Dancehall Star Govana
After his Dream Live performance, the acclaimed deejay will continue fronting campaigns through 2027

Romaine Brown
Aug 31 min read


Jamaican Recording Artist and Actor Ras Ajai Has Passed Away
The reggae artiste and actor, best known for his role as Claudius Massop in Bob Marley: One Love, was reportedly shot and killed in Waterford, Portmore

Kaboom Editors
Aug 22 min read


Skillibeng Joins Major Lazer on New Global Crossover “Rotate”
The festival favourite featuring the team's newest member, America Foster, Jamaican dancehall star Skillibeng and BEAM officially arrives after months of anticipation

Shaquille Richards
Aug 12 min read


Sean Paul’s “Give It Up To Me” Goes Platinum in UK Four Months After Gold
The 2006 dancehall-pop anthem with Keyshia Cole reaches 600,000 UK units just four months after going Gold

Kaboom Editors
Jul 311 min read


Malie Donn Brings The Golden Child Campaign Home Ahead of Debut Album
Following a successful New York media blitz, sold-out performances and the success of "Van Cleef" and "Van Cleef Pt. 2," the dancehall star returns to Jamaica to promote his upcoming single "Holiday" and highly anticipated debut album

Kaboom Editors
Jul 302 min read


Caribbean Music Awards Expands to the Islands with Fourth Edition in Trinidad
The 2026 ceremony marks the first edition outside New York, with organisers saying, "We want to bring it to the islands," while reaffirming their commitment to the city where the awards began

Kaboom Editors
Jul 293 min read


Bounty Killer Receives Keys to Kingston: "This Is More Than a Grammy to Me"
The dancehall legend also celebrated the renaming of Wenchman Road to Rodney Price Drive, calling his hometown community Seaview Gardens the "mecca of greatness."

Kaboom Editors
Jul 292 min read


Buju Banton Returns to Billboard Reggae Albums as Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 8
The Grammy-winning reggae and dancehall legend earns his 13th career entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with his latest studio album, marking his first appearance since 2020

Kaboom Editors
Jul 281 min read


Bob Marley Becomes First Reggae Artist to Surpass 15 Billion Spotify Streams
Reggae icon ranks as the second most-streamed Jamaican artist on Spotify behind Sean Paul, with three songs surpassing one billion streams each

Kaboom Editors
Jul 271 min read


Vybz Kartel's "Fever" Surpasses 150 Million Spotify Streams
The 2016 dancehall anthem extends its reign as the entertainer's most-streamed song, weeks after earning Kartel his first-ever UK Gold certification

Kaboom Editors
Jul 252 min read
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