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King Cruff Declares ‘Jamaican Men Do Not Cheat’ on New Single “BUNCH”
Canadian-Jamaican artist King Cruff mixes humour and fidelity on new single “BUNCH.” “I’m very much in my hip-hop bag on ‘BUNCH,’ but I also wanted to bring a sarcastic sense of humour,” he said

Kaboom Editors
Aug 122 min read


"Legacy Meets Resurgence": Oasis Festival Elates for Bounty’s Canadian Comeback
Exclusive: Oasis Festival CEO Patrick Shirley on bringing the Warlord back to Toronto after 20 years: “It’s surreal. a cultural moment. We grew up on Bounty’s music.” He says dancehall’s resurgence “gave us the confidence to go bigger,” with plans to make Oasis a flagship event, building it into Canada’s premier destination for Caribbean music and culture.
Akeeile Harris
Aug 113 min read


Moziyah Brings the Meaning of Love to Life in New Visuals for "Cry for Love"
Reggae artist Moziyah drops visuals for his heartfelt single "Cry for Love", a track that explores the meaning of love. "Love is life, life is the experience, love is only an emotion," he shared.

Kaboom Editors
Aug 111 min read


Jamaica to Face Canada, Puerto Rico, and Bahamas in FIBA Americas Qualifiers Debut
After Jamaica’s national basketball team punched its ticket to the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers for the first time in history, the draw set up NBA-stacked opponents. However, most of the rosters are expected to miss the November–December window due to the NBA season

Kobe K. Bryan
Aug 112 min read


OpenAI’s GPT-5 Launch Receives Sharp Backlash Over Glitches, Sam Altman Apologizes
OpenAI’s much-hyped GPT-5 debut quickly turned sour as users slammed the model for glitches, colder responses, and the loss of GPT-4o’s personality. The backlash prompted CEO Sam Altman to apologize publicly and reinstate GPT-4o for some users just a day after it was replaced

Kaboom Editors
Aug 102 min read


Food, Rum & Reggae Festival Returns This November for Second Staging
The South Coast comes alive as Treasure Beach hosts the second annual Food, Rum & Reggae Festival, with the Jamaica Tourist Board joining as official partner to elevate the experience and celebrate the richness of St. Elizabeth.

Kaboom Editors
Aug 102 min read


Skillibeng to Headline London City Splash’s Indoor Edition
The Jamaican hitmaker Skillibeng leads a star-studded lineup featuring veteran Sister Nancy and Armanii, with the event set for October 25 at London’s Drumsheds and expected to draw 15,000 attendees

Kaboom Editors
Aug 92 min read


Bounty Killer Teams Up with Latin Grammy Winner Mala Rodríguez for Cross-Cultural Single
Dancehall legend Bounty Killer joins forces with multiple Latin Grammy Award-winning Spanish artist Mala Rodríguez for a boundary-crossing single. “Who better than Bounty Killer for that? It’s an honor to share rhythm with a legend,” she said in praise of the collaboration
Akeeile Harris
Aug 92 min read


Gramps Morgan to Embark on “No Water in My Whiskey” Tour This September
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist to embark on solo run with the “No Water in My Whiskey” Tour. “This tour is about real stories, real vibes, and bringing people together with music that moves the soul,” he promise

Kaboom Editors
Aug 92 min read


Jahyanai Taps Dancehall Queen Spice for Caribbean Crossover Hit 'Quint It'
French Guianese dancehall artist Jahyanai follows up Vybz Kartel collab on infectious new single ‘Quint It’ featuring Spice

Kaboom Editors
Aug 81 min read


Trinidadian Talent Jimmy October Soaks the Airwaves with “Bam Bam,” Earns Billboard Spotlight
Trinidadian multi-genre artist Jimmy October delivers the genre-blending single “Bam Bam,” earning a spot on Billboard’s Monthly Fresh Picks

Kaboom Editors
Aug 82 min read


Chelsea Remove Nine Contracted Players from Website, Including Sterling
The former England winger is seeking to remain in London, sparking interest from nearly every London-based Premier League club, including West Ham, Tottenham, Fulham, and Crystal Palace. His desire to stay in the capital follows the launch of his football academy earlier this summer

Kaboom Editors
Aug 81 min read


Rytikal Leads Rollout for Rude Boyz Music Group’s ‘Tremendous Riddim’
New York-based RBMG also brings in voices like Iwaata, Kalado, and several emerging artists on their 12-track project, Tremendous Riddim.

Kaboom Editors
Aug 81 min read


The Mixing Maestro: Redboom Talks Kartel, “I Know” Going Viral, and a Decade of Loyalty
Redboom "SupaMix" breaks down the recent viral hit “I Know”: “It’s all Kartel.” On their longstanding bond, he adds, “It’s based on respect, communication, and honesty.”
Akeeile Harris
Aug 72 min read


Dancehall Icon Elephant Man Goes Global Again with Viral ‘Pretty Little Baby’
Elephant Man’s viral hit Pretty Little Baby has catapulted him back into the spotlight, with recognition on Billboard’s monthly picks and a strong climb on the iTunes Reggae chart. Riding the wave of its success, he’s set to headline Reggae Fest at The Fillmore in Philadelphia on August 9, before making his first performance in the U.K. in 20 years at Soak’d Pineapple on August 16

Kaboom Editors
Aug 72 min read


Jamaican Filmmakers Launch Madworld, the Caribbean’s First AI-Driven Text-to-Video Film
Jamaican filmmakers pioneer AI-driven cinema with groundbreaking 20-minute short Madworld, described by director Lloyd "reggaeology" Laing as proof that "Jamaica has always been a country of cultural innovations that have helped illuminate the world with its creations."

Kaboom Editors
Aug 62 min read


Jesse Royal, Beres Hammond, and MediSun Unite to Honor the Island with “Born In Jamaica”
Reggae artist Jesse Royal joins forces with legendary Beres Hammond and rising talent MediSun for a cinematic Jamaican Independence Day release, featured on Grammy-winning artist manager Natalie Prospere’s upcoming compilation album
Akeeile Harris
Aug 63 min read


Sizzla’s Youth Foundation to Receive Humanitarian Award at 2025 Caribbean Music Awards
2025 Caribbean Music Awards expands honoree list, adds reggae legend Sizzla's Youth Foundation for its steadfast dedication to youth empowerment, education, and community upliftment. Also, konpa band Carimi and gospel artiste Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers

Kaboom Editors
Aug 62 min read


Young Hitmaker Disaster Music Scores Big with Popcaan Collab “Pretty Crew”
The young, talented producer and composer Disaster Music marks his first official major collab with Popcaan on “Pretty Crew.” “His energy and professionalism is unmatched. You know seh Popcaan is a legend,” he shared
Akeeile Harris
Aug 52 min read


Alfa Wraif Introduces ‘Island Romance’ as a New Sub-Genre in Dancehall
Dancehall artiste Alfa Wraif is set to introduce his unique sub-genre, Island Romance, through a series of upcoming releases, with plans to drop a full album next year. “I am here to carry the musical torch Peter Tosh gave the parish of Westmoreland,” he declared.

Kaboom Editors
Aug 52 min read
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