Jdon Heights on the Rise: New Single, Big Dreams, and Dancehall Ambitions for 2025

Jamaican producer Countree Hype extends dancehall’s influence across the Caribbean and Africa with two breakout youths, Grenada’s Samdan with “Blaze Up” and Kenya’s Toxic Lyrikali with “Backbencher”, both dominating regional charts and trending on TikTok

From the Smurfs movie launch and Billboard-charting hits to high-profile performances across Europe, Shenseea is proving her place on the world stage. June’s Artist of the Month goes to her

International dancehall superstar Popcaan has earned his second Gold certification from the BPI for his feature on “Come Over,” a 2020 single by British R&B/pop singer Jorja Smith. This marks his second UK Gold plaque, following “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)” in 2022

Grammy-winning dancehall icon Sean Paul showcases his versatility with a double release that blends pop-infused smoothness and authentic dancehall energy. “Tuff,” part of the buzzing Shake It To The Max remix series, has already been making waves across the airwaves

Veteran singer Qraig of dancehall duo Voicemail taps icon Busy Signal to reignite waistline energy with a fresh, fiery twist on classic dancehall vibes

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota reportedly dies at 28 in a crash in northern Spain alongside his brother André, after their car veered off the road and burst into flames. The fatal accident occurred just two weeks after his wedding

The Jamaica Boxing Board and Wray & Nephew returned with five thrilling fights, including a pro win by Suga Olympic Gym’s ‘Ironman’ Heron.“Wray & Nephew Fight Night Series is the bridge between Jamaica and the global stage,” said JBB President Stephen ‘Bomber’ Jones

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 3rd annual Caribbean Music Awards, celebrating his monumental impact across generations of music. The Caribbean Music Awards will also honor soca pioneer Super Blue and acclaimed producer Kerwin Du Bois

Over 30 years after the tragic shooting of late dancehall artiste Dirtsman, his legacy is being revived through a tribute project honoring the late producer Phillip Smart.

Billboard’s monthly Reggae/Dancehall Picks spotlight Masicka’s “Rich Sex” while also giving nods to recent releases from Konshens, Nhance, and JayBlem

Purple Slush Family Fun Day Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Energy, Entertainment, and Empowerment. Powered by Double 7, the milestone event returns on July 12 with performances by rising dancehall sensations KaKa Highflames and Lyriii

R&B icon Brian McKnight delivered a heartfelt, love-filled set, while Dru Hill and Sisqó lit up the stage with high-energy performances. Local talents held their own among the stars at Classics at Constant Spring Golf Club, captivating an audience of 2,500

Jamaican reggae songbird Lila Iké is set to release her debut album seven years after her breakthrough in the music scene. The announcement comes just ahead of the release of her new collaboration, “Romantic,” featuring dancehall star Masicka

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer records another win, reaching the 1 million followers on Instagram, just in time ahead of his historic “The Return of the Warlord” concert set for July 5 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

Inspired by real-life struggles, rising artiste Teknekal drops the hustler’s anthem “Smart Dollaz.” Working with the renowned Frenz 4 Real studio, Sharon Burke’s Island Music Conference, and Spexdaboss, he aims to motivate through music

Vybz Kartel’s “Story Book,” Masicka’s “Rich Sex,” Valiant’s “Passenger Princess,” and Najeeriii’s “Cloud 9” are already making waves on YouTube and Apple Music, as Jamaican hitmaker Rvssian hints at more singles to come, including one from Skippa

Fresh off the Jamaican Trials, 100m champions Kishane Thompson, twins Tina and Tia Clayton, along with Ackera Nugent and Bryan Levell, are set to compete at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene

Reggae star Lila Iké pays tribute to ’90s dancehall icon Patra with her Masicka-assisted track “Romantic,” a modern take on the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Romantic Call.” The single, set to appear on Iké’s upcoming debut album, has received Patra’s stamp of approval

Dancehall producer Shot By Drth teams up with Cata+ for a new summer-targeted juggling featuring Armanii, Najeeriii, Valiant, and more, blending seductive dancehall melodies with feminine flair. “The Armanii release is just the beginning of an amazing moment in my music journey,” he shared