Dancehall star Govana joins forces with executive producer Ruppi on a visual-led, juggling-style project that echoes the reality of his childhood community, featuring Skeng, Skippa, and more

The Puerto Rican superstar’s halftime show topped an estimated 135 million viewers, according to initial reports on social media, helping push the 2026 Super Bowl toward record-breaking global reach and surpassing Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 halftime audience of 133.5 million

Bad Dawg, the popular Jamaican street-food brand, marks its 14th anniversary with the launch of Bad Dawg Streaky Bacon, giving consumers another way to enjoy the Bigga. Betta. Badda. experience.

The Energy God drops an 8-track EP named after last year’s viral hit “Pretty Baby,” also featuring “Gal U Body Hot” on DJ Mac’s WYFL riddim, and is set to perform in the UK this May

Queen of Dancehall Spice teams up with hitmaking producer CJtheChemist, alongside a feature from Dexta Daps, on the Champagne Riddim, delivering sleek, after-hours seduction on their second collaboration. Both Spice and CJtheChemist are also set to take part in **Island Music Conference 2026

Dancehall artiste Chingboss rides his viral track “Transport” into real-life themes on new single “Drama,” produced by UnrulyStar Records & Hemton Music Fast-rising dancehall artiste Chingboss Fast-rising dancehall artiste Chingboss is stepping into 2026 with momentum as he prepares to release his first single of the year, “Drama,” produced by UnrulyStar Records in collaboration with Hemton Music. After a strong close to 2025, Chingboss enters the new year focused and refin

American rapper J. Cole taps Burna Boy’s interpolation of Jah Cure’s 2004 classic “Longing For,” while opening “Only You” with a sample of T.O.K’s “Footprints,” both drawn from Don Corleon’s iconic Drop Leaf riddim, featured on his latest album

Bulls Acquire Jamaica International Nick Richards in Three-Team Trade Ahead of Deadline Deal sends Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to Phoenix, while Ousmane Dieng moves to Milwaukee

Dancehall artiste Keemo XG targets the clubs with high-energy single “Birkin,” gaining momentum in the streets and on TikTok ahead of an upcoming dance challenge

Viral hits, a growing U.S. presence, and strong chart performance underline the red-hot dancehall deejay’s early-year run, building on an undeniable breakout year in 2025

After announcing a major lineup featuring Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Shenseea, Shaggy and more, the two-day event sold out all 100,000 tickets in a record six hours

Jamaican guitarist Robert Browne received multiple Grammy Certificates for his contributions to Grammy-nominated projects by Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, and Protoje. He was also surprised with a Platinum disc recognising his work on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

British neo-soul sensation claims Grammy Best New Artist, becoming the first British woman since Dua Lipa in 2019 to take home the award. “I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people ought to be celebrated,” she said.

Heat guard Norman Powell earns an Eastern Conference reserve spot in his 11th NBA season after a career-best campaign in Miami

Reggae singer Keznamdi wins Best Reggae Album for his 13-track sophomore album, BLXXD & FYAH, coming ahead of fellow nominees including Treasure Self Love by Lila Iké, Heart & Soul by Vybz Kartel, No Place Like Home by Jesse Royal, and From Within by Mortimer

The Worl' Boss reveals the title of his upcoming 14-track project, featuring major collaborations, following a historic 2025 run

The New York–based deejay continues his steady rise on the dancehall scene, recently securing a booking for Best of the Best 2026 as his breakout track “Loyalty” emerges as one of the hottest songs in the genre. “My song is taking over, and it’s all because of the people who ride with me,” he shared.

Talented Jamaican singer Joby Jay earns first booking at Lost In Time Festival while gearing up for new release on February 6

The reggae-pop crossover by Jamaican superstar Sean Paul and British singer Dua Lipa has been certified triple Platinum in New Zealand, recognizing 45,000 units in combined sales and streaming equivalents across the country

Kittitian dancehall artist Byron Messia has secured another major milestone as his Burna Boy-assisted remix “Talibans II” reached 40,000 units in combined sales and streaming equivalents across Canada