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I-Octane Keeps It Real with “Walk With A Chip” Visuals, Third Release from God & I
Jamaican artist I-Octane has dropped the video for one of his most reflective songs from his chart-topping album, which has spent over four months on the top album charts. “We all have a ‘chip’ we walk with memories. Instead of letting it break me, I use it to push harder and go further,” he shared

Kaboom Editors
Sep 192 min read


Moliy’s Global Hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” Certified Gold in the UK
Moliy’s global smash has earned its fourth Gold certification, with Silent Addy and Disco Neil’s Bashment Sound recognized for 400,000 units. This marks the fourth Gold award for the track, including the remix featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng

Kaboom Editors
Sep 191 min read


“Shake It to the Max” Co-Producer Disco Neil Signs Global Publishing Deal with Kobalt
Disco Neil, one half of Bashment Sound and the producer behind the viral hit “Shake It to the Max,” has joined London-based music company Kobalt
Akeeile Harris
Sep 181 min read


Fight Nights Platform Boosts Tevoy Barrett’s Path to the Olympics
Jamaican Boxer Tevoy Barrett Turns Childhood Struggles Into Boxing Dreams. "I used to be in a lot of fights, so I found something to channel the aggression - and I fell in love with boxing," Barrett shared. He is set to compete at the next Wray & Nephew Fight Nights, scheduled for September 27.

Kaboom Editors
Sep 173 min read


Entrepreneur Jenelle Alexia Honored with Diaspora Excellence Award at Rediscover Africa 2025
A’Legends founder Jenelle Alexia receives diaspora excellence award at Rediscover Africa 2025, expands into film with Unbelievable alongside dancehall icon Spragga Benz

Kaboom Editors
Sep 171 min read


Jimmy October Follows Billboard Spotlight with New Single “Time”
Trinidadian talent Jimmy October continues his genre-fusing journey after the success of “Bam Bam,” teaming up with producers Brooklyn Decent and Jelani “Pops” Shaw

Shaquille Richards
Sep 161 min read


Producer RichkidTheDJ Pursues a Genre-Fusing Vision with “GLU (Sunday)”
Florida-based rising producer joins forces with upcoming artists to captivate the market, saying, “We wanted it to feel timeless, not just a momentary drop. It’s the kind of track you can always return to.”

Kaboom Editors
Sep 152 min read


Shenseea Dominates 2025 Caribbean Music Awards with 5 Wins; Masicka 4, Kartel & Virgo 3 Each
The full list of winners has been revealed, with Shenseea taking home Female Dancehall Artist of the Year and Dancehall Album of the Year, while Vybz Kartel claimed Male Dancehall Artist of the Year and Music Event of the Year for Freedom Street

Kaboom Editors
Sep 152 min read


Showtime Services’ Cara Burke on Freedom Street Malta Debut: “Everything Was Executed Perfectly”
Showtime Services Boss Cara Burke teams up with Live Nation and Vybz Kartel’s team for the Freedom Street Festival in Malta, booking dancehall stars Skeng, Jada Kingdom, Shaneil Muir, and Tommy Lee Sparta. “It’s a great accomplishment for dancehall to show it can succeed in places like Malta,” she said
Akeeile Harris
Sep 151 min read


Yaksta “Living It Up” on His Way to New 5-Track EP Release
Recording artist Yaksta is gearing up to release his new five-track EP Destiny Volume 3, led by the first single “Living It Up,” following in the footsteps of previous editions that featured artists such as Spice, Busy Signal, Agent Sasco, and Cocoa Tea

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Tina Clayton Wins Silver in Women’s 100m Final in Tokyo, Clocks Personal Best 10.76s
21-year-old jamaican sensation Tina Clayton impresses with 10.76s for silver in Tokyo 100m final; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claims gold, Julien Alfred takes bronze, Shericka Jackson 4th, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 6th in her last worlds race

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Oblique Seville Wins World 100m Title in 9.77, Puts Jamaica 1-2 with Kishane Thompson
Jamaica dominates men’s 100m final as Oblique Seville sets personal best of 9.77s, Thompson takes silver, Lyles finishes third

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Valiant to Embark on “Passenger Princess” Edition North American 20-City Tour
Dancehall star Valiant announces a 20-city North American tour, named after his current hit single as part of the Prove Them Wrong Tour, presented by Duke Concept

Kaboom Editors
Sep 131 min read


Qraig Voicemail Kicks Off Solo Album with Busy Signal Collab “RIGHT DEH SUH”
Qraig, one half of the veteran dancehall duo Voicemail, has teamed up with Busy Signal for a new single. “the start of something big,” he shared.

Romaine Brown
Sep 131 min read


Vybz Kartel Sets UK Arena Records: “He’s Our Generation’s Michael Jackson”
After making history in the UK as the first dancehall artist to sell out London’s O2 Arena on back-to-back nights and Manchester’s Co-op Live, Vybz Kartel has redefined the standard of success
Akeeile Harris
Sep 122 min read


10Tik Showcases New Sonic Direction on “See No One (Run Run Run)”
Dancehall artist 10Tik embraces a sound shift with a modern reggae twist on his latest release “See No One (Run Run Run),” produced in collaboration with New York-based duo Something D’Lux and built on the iconic Casio MT-40 keyboard

Kaboom Editors
Sep 121 min read


The Promoters: A Reality Docu-Series on Caribbean Music Culture Set for 2026 Premiere
The Promoters, a first-of-its-kind docu-series, follows five of the biggest names in event promotion as they showcase how the Caribbean scene has evolved into a powerful movement across North America. Director Janelle Abraham explains, “It’s to honour the promoters as the unsung architects of culture.”

Kaboom Editors
Sep 112 min read


Usain Bolt Backs Jamaicans to Beat Lyles in Tokyo: “They Should Be 1-2”
The “Ultimate Legend” for the Tokyo Athletics World Championships, Usain Bolt, weighed in on the chances of Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville. “They’re really doing extremely well, so it’s just all about execution,” he said

Kaboom Editors
Sep 112 min read


Event Consultant Janelle Abraham on CAM deals: “We are no longer confined to the region”
Event consultant and video director Janell Abraham on the Caribbean Music Awards (“The diaspora is expanding in every corner”), her strategy, authenticity, and vision for the future
Akeeile Harris
Sep 104 min read


Jamaican Football Icon and Bob Marley’s Tour Manager Allan “Skill” Cole Dies
Jamaica mourns the death of former Santos and national team player Allan “Skill” Cole, with Prime Minister Holness and Minister Olivia Grange among those paying tribute

Kaboom Editors
Sep 101 min read
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