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Rémy V Makes Stylish Jamaican Debut at Exclusive Kingston Launch
CPJ Limited and Rémy Cointreau introduce the premium French grape spirit with signature cocktails, live entertainment and a surprise performance from 450

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


Gospel Reggae Artiste Sone G Drops Debut EP New Man
Jamaican-born gospel reggae artiste blends one-drop reggae and modern sounds. “I've never wanted to be boxed into one sound,” says Sone G

Kaboom Editors
Jul 292 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


Ching Boss, Skeng Exchange Bars on New DJ Mac Single "Specialty"
The dancehall artistes trade gritty verses over a hard-edged DJ Mac production built for the streets and the sound system

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


Burning Spear, Sizzla Kalonji to Headline Inaugural Montréal Reggae Nation Festival
Reggae legends lead the inaugural September festival alongside Charly Black and Tanto Metro & Devonte at Montréal's Grand Quai on September 6

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


Masicka Pops Up at HOT 97 Summer Jam During French Montana's Set
Dancehall star performs the "Whites" remix with American rapper French Montana before a sold-out crowd of more than 19,000 fans at HOT 97's Summer Jam at the Prudential Center in New Jersey

Kaboom Editors
Jul 251 min read


Kabaka Pyramid Calls for Reggae to Stay in “Rotation” on New Single
Grammy Award-winning reggae star teams with French producer Fatbabs for a Rub-a-Dub single urging DJs and sound systems to keep reggae alive

Kaboom Editors
Jul 252 min read


Bob Marley’s “So Much Trouble in the World” Earns First-Ever Platinum Certification
"So Much Trouble in the World" by reggae legend Bob Marley and the Wailers has surpassed 30,000 combined sales and streaming units, becoming the latest Marley recording to earn Platinum certification in New Zealand

Kaboom Editors
Jul 241 min read


Magnum Honors Boom Boom With Brand Ambassador Appointment
Veteran selector and dancehall stalwart honored at Reggae Sumfest 2026, recognizing more than three decades of championing Jamaican music, street culture, and sound system heritage

Kaboom Editors
Jul 242 min read


Canada to Officially Launch Its First Reggae Month With Expansion Planned for 2027
Renowned radio personality SPEXDABOSS and his partners have unveiled a new cultural initiative set to expand across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond in 2027. Backed by Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, the official launch will take place on August 1

Kaboom Editors
Jul 243 min read


Live N' Loud Thursdays Become a Creative Hub for Kingston's Live Music Scene
The monthly series gives established and emerging artistes a live platform, curated by recording artiste Papiito and musical director Jhevaughn Murphy, and backed by Andrew "Anju Blaxx" Myrie
Akeeile Harris
Jul 232 min read


Dancehall Veteran Patra Returns With Bold New Single "No Threat"
Veteran 90's deejay drops defiant new single "No Threat" ahead of what she promises will be a wave of new music

Kaboom Editors
Jul 231 min read


Turbulence Pays Tribute to Fantan Mojah on Emotional New Single “Goodbye”
Veteran reggae singer channels the pain of losing fellow artiste Fantan Mojah on his new release, produced by St. Thomas-based Elite Generation Records on the “Trust In You” Riddim

Shaquille Richards
Jul 222 min read


Vybz Kartel Could Make Surprise Appearance at Shatta Wale Fest in London
With both dancehall stars set to be in England at the same time, fans are hoping the Worl' Boss joins Ghanaian artiste Shatta Wale on stage in London before headlining Reggae Land on August 2

Kaboom Editors
Jul 222 min read


Koffee's “Toast” Tops 230 Million Spotify Streams Ahead of New Album Release
Grammy-winning reggae star gives fans a taste of her return with a surprise London pop-up, while “Toast” surpasses 230 million Spotify streams ahead of her long-awaited second album, due this November

Kaboom Editors
Jul 221 min read


Beyond the Bottle: Appleton Estate Reinvents Consumer Experiences Through Games Night
Heritage rum brand debuts a new community experience, drawing an impressive turnout while reinforcing its commitment to local engagement, meaningful connections, culture, and premium hospitality

Shaquille Richards
Jul 223 min read
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