Dancehall

The North Coast singjay celebrates half a billion YouTube views across his catalogue, led by hits including “Ikation” and “Rum Behavior.”

The Brazilian rapper teams up with Jamaican artiste Anthony “ASG” Grant for his first Dancehall and Reggae release, describing the collaboration as “a wonderful experience,” ahead of its October 30 release via ONErpm

Fresh off her Caribbean Music Awards win and debut EP, Broken Promises, the rising Jamaican singer continues her collaboration with Dre Skull

The Jamaican Dancehall artiste was released nearly three months ahead of his original projected date and is now in immigration custody following his federal firearm conviction

The Dancehall artiste celebrates international chart success with his Silk Boss collaboration, “Boom,” produced by Real Shellaz Muzik, securing notable iTunes Reggae chart positions and surpassing 100,000 YouTube views

Despite delivering his usual energetic set in Dominica, the Vendetta Boss raised eyebrows by wearing a nasal tube, fueling speculation over possible health issues or an attempt to troll his rivals. No official statement has been made regarding the unusual appearance

The Spanish Town-born deejay is set to drop his new 10-track project on Friday, October 30, featuring collaborations with producers AnjuBlaxx and DethWrld, alongside female artiste Spida

The St. Thomas-born deejay brings his signature gritty delivery to a new production by New York-based producer Khali Jah of Tropical Entertainment Production

The Grammy-nominated superstar prepares her first project under Since ’93/Columbia Records, teasing new music and a possible collaboration with Skillibeng

The Dancehall artiste joins forces with Grammy-winning producer Notnice for a new track centered on ambition, success and building his own identity

The Dancehall superstar earns his third UK certification as his 2009 Major Lazer collaboration surpasses 200,000 units

Nearly three decades after its release, one of Beenie Man’s most iconic Dancehall classics has been upgraded from Silver to Gold in the UK, marking his second certification in the country

The Dancehall artiste joins forces with acclaimed Jamaican producer AnjuBlaxx for a new track featured on both of their upcoming projects, as he surpasses 350 million YouTube views

The Grenadian Soca star recruits Konshens, Romain Virgo and Nadia Batson for his 21-track sophomore album, slated for release on November 13

Five years after his breakthrough, the Dancehall artiste continues to maintain his presence on the scene, marking his first track to surpass 50 million YouTube views

The Dancehall artiste explores loneliness and emotional pain on his new single, set to drop this Friday. “Everyone comes to you when they are broken, but when you are broken, you bleed alone,” he shares

The Dancehall giant opens up about the inspiration behind his second album of 2026, saying he has nothing left to prove and is driven by his love for music and a sense of purpose

The Jamaican Dancehall artiste, who recently joined the Recording Academy as a voting member, joins fellow members at the U.S. Congress to advocate for stronger protections against AI misuse in the music industry, while hinting at upcoming international collabs

The Dancehall star, who ranks among the most popular artistes in Kenya, will share the stage with South African Amapiano heavyweight DJ Maphorisa on December 11 in Kampala, Uganda

The dancehall star returned to his New York home ground, performing his biggest hits and celebrating the U.S. Gold certification of "We Can", alongside special guest performances from Johnny Osbourne, Capella Grey, Kkrytical and more.

Dancehall powerhouse Aidonia joins Soca stars Nailah Blackman and Skinny Fabulous for a new Caribbean music experience celebrating both genres

The Grammy-winning artiste and producer scores multiple chart placements with his 16-track reggae compilation and new collaboration “Good Morning” featuring Dancehall artiste 450

Brooklyn-based Grenadian-American singer draws on his Caribbean roots and Dancehall influences to deliver a feel-good record celebrating love, confidence and women’s worth

Following Kman and Medz Boss’ original track surpassing 3 million YouTube views, DJ Big Skipp brings together Byron Messia, Malie Donn, Intence, Plumpy Boss and more for a full juggling

The 2006 Dancehall crossover hit continues to make an impact nearly 20 years after its release, with over 575 million combined YouTube views, adding another 500 million-view milestone to Sean Paul’s impressive résumé

The deejay reaches another digital milestone, with “Empty” leading his most-viewed videos, while his Popcaan collaboration “St. Thomas Native” surpasses 60 million views

While reggae and dancehall heavyweights dominate the conversation, artistes such as Yaksta, D’Yani, Ras-I and Naomi Cowan are hoping to make their mark in this year’s Grammy race

After a long wait, the Unruly Boss celebrates securing his first U.S. visa and touches down in Miami for the first time in his career, opening the door to new opportunities

The Worl Boss' joins Shenseea and Spice as the only living Jamaican artistes to cross the milestone, leading male counterparts Popcaan, Sean Paul and Shaggy

The Gully Gad earns his first UK Silver certification with the Daseca-produced hit, originally released in 2010, after surpassing 200,000 qualifying units in the United Kingdom

The dancehall artiste marks his first collaboration with reggae icon Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. “It’s a sign that my sound is appreciated,” 450 tells Kaboom Magazine ahead of the Week.day-produced single’s October 16 release.

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

Veteran musician Nadine Sutherland is set to receive the Key to the City of Tamarac, Florida, on Saturday, October 10, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Jamaican music and lasting cultural impact

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 “Strongest Soldier” singer announces a UK show for March 2027 while celebrating his YouTube channel surpassing 500 million views

Dancehall heavyweight Busy Signal serves as the official ambassador for the new pay-as-you-go streaming platform, which gives rights holders 80 per cent of the revenue generated from their music

The dancehall artiste connects with established producer Week.day for a melodic new release blending dancehall and R&B influences. “This song was easy to cook up,” he says

The Queen of Dancehall Spice’s smash hit with Shaggy and Sean Paul has now surpassed 400 million YouTube views, alongside more than 474 million Spotify streams

The Grammy-winning Jamaican star teams up with popular creator Sommer Ray on the energetic new track, while announcing three shows in South Africa this December

Rising new-generation dancehall acts Feloni19, Ai Milly, Top Banks and C9 join a packed DJ lineup, including Mac & Baba, as Fanatic Festival heads to Plantation Cove on October 16

The UK producer draws on his time in Kingston and love of British club culture for the energetic remix. “It’s a meeting point between what I love about Jamaica and the sound I’ve grown up around,” Wizzy says

From releasing his debut album The Golden Child to selling out Indigo at The O2 and dominating Apple Music Jamaica, Malie Donn delivered another statement month in his rapid rise

The former Portmore Empire artiste kicks off Kingston producer Demone “Guxxie” Gustavus’ First Watch riddim. “We put in the work on this riddim and we have a lot more music ready to go,” Guxxie said

The sons of dancehall veteran Mr. Lexx continue carving their own lane across dancehall, reggae and hip-hop

The dancehall giant is set to release another full-length project on December 18, with sources telling Kaboom Magazine it is expected to feature around 16 tracks

From “Loodi” and the birth of the ShenYeng movement to Grammy recognition, global collaborations and billion-stream milestones, Kaboom looks back at 30 moments that shaped the Jamaican superstar’s journey

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

Shenseea returns to the Afro Nation stage for a fourth appearance, while Valiant prepares to make his festival debut

The dancehall star will bring New Rules back to OVO Arena Wembley on March 26, 2027, following a packed UK staging in 2025 and the festival’s continued international expansion across Jamaica, Canada, the United States and the UK

The dancehall newcomer, who recalls recording his first song at 14, is looking beyond the charts as he continues his rise with “Ghetto Boy” alongside Feloni19. “The dream big, but the work bigger,” Wynta says