Reggae and dancehall heavyweights including Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Protoje and Alkaline, alongside new-generation acts such as Ai Milly, are also among those with projects in consideration. The nominations will be announced on November 16

Masicka will headline his first festival in Portmore on December 19, with Caymanas Park ready to host the major event. “Caymanas Park is proud to be the place that welcomes him,” said Solomon Sharpe, executive chairman of SVREL

The Portmore native returns home for his first headline show in the city, promising “big performances, surprises and energy from start to finish.”

Masicka’s third studio album continues to dominate Apple Music Jamaica, with its tracks amassing 37.5 million total YouTube views in just over a month. The numbers are here

Masicka’s Forever Reign remains on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for a second straight week, landing at No. 9 following its No. 4 debut last week

Masicka and the Queen of Dancehall Spice lead the bill as City Splash returns to Drumsheds on November 21 for another massive indoor celebration of Caribbean culture, with more artists still to be announced

Dancehall superstar becomes the first male dancehall artiste this decade to have his first three studio albums debut inside the Billboard Reggae Albums Top 5

Exclusive: The Jamaican hitmaking producer breaks down the role of marketing, investment and streaming, while pointing to “Hit & Run,” Sizzla, Bob Marley and more to explain why Billboard is only one piece of the crossover picture

Review: Fresh off the release of Forever Reign, the deejay commanded the packed, prestigious Brooklyn arena with hits from across his catalogue, joined by guests including Vanessa Bling, Swizz Beatz, Elephant Man, Tarrus Riley and more, before capping the milestone with Knicks merch

Across 17 tracks, the dancehall superstar balances spirituality, hard-edged dancehall, a surprise collaboration with Kraff Gad and a willingness to take shots, while embracing African influences that hint at his global ambitions on his most expansive album yet

Masicka’s highly anticipated third studio album lands at No. 1 on the iTunes Reggae Albums chart, with fans immediately praising his three-album run: “A hat-trick wid dem 3 album ya,” following two widely acclaimed projects

The dancehall superstar prepares for one of the biggest weekends of his career with his 17-track third studio album, which marks his third in five years, featuring collaborations with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Kraff, Lila Iké and Blaqbonez

The dancehall heavyweight previews “Psalms a Day” during an Apple Music interview while launching the countdown to his third studio album with the catchy new single “Spend.”

The expanded three-day festival welcomed more than 120,000 fans as Vybz Kartel, Burna Boy, Shenseea, Masicka, Beenie Man and a host of Caribbean stars powered Reggae Land's record-breaking edition

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

The second annual Toronto festival returns on August 29 with an all-star Caribbean lineup following last year's sold-out debut. Trinidadian soca star Mr. Killa returns for a second consecutive appearance as organizers anticipate a crowd of more than 15,000 attendees

The dancehall heavyweight unveiled the upcoming project through an Instagram teaser as anticipation builds for his next Def Jam era release

Artist of the Month: With “Boasty” commanding the entire month and “Slip & Slide” kicking off his Di Genius collaborations, the dancehall superstar reinforces his hitmaking ability while dominating both the streets and the charts

Dancehall heavyweight Masicka links with Jamaican super-producer Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor for their first solo collaboration, with Di Genius praising the deejay,: “I’ve always been a fan of his music, so I’m grateful for this, it's a first of many.”

Trinidadian reggae singer Marlon Asher celebrates 22 years of his signature hit with a new EP named after his renowned “Ganja Farmer,” featuring collaborations with Masicka and Prince Swanny