Dancehall

The Unruly Boss becomes the fourth most-viewed living Jamaican artiste on YouTube, behind Sean Paul, Shaggy and Vybz Kartel, with top-performing hits including “Silence,” “Family,” “My Type” and “Elevate” helping him reach the 2 billion-view milestone

“BbY WOW,” which samples the iconic “Coolie Dance Riddim,” gives the classic beat another major global moment. “This beat was different,” Burrell reflects on its enduring impact

More than two decades after their legendary rivalry shaped a generation of dancehall, Kartel and Mavado brought Gaza vs Gully overseas for the first time, drawing approximately 20,000 fans to The O2

The fast-rising dancehall deejay celebrates a major career milestone as his international presence continues to grow, crediting “every stream and every show” for his journey

The Colombian Latin superstar’s collab with Judeline and Rusowsky dethrones Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” from atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart after generating 42.3 million global streams in a week and surpassing 103 million Spotify plays

Dancehall powerhouses Aidonia and Agent Sasco will be honoured for their contributions to BPI-certified projects, alongside other honourees including the late J Capri, reggae veterans Richie Stephens and Glen Washington, and renowned producer Robert Livingston

Fresh off his biggest headline show to date, Malie Donn continues his hot streak as two chart-leading singles reclaim the top spots, while his international run continues

Rising dancehall star Malie Donn delivers his 21-track debut album ahead of a sold-out London headline show, led by the title track with Squash, saying the project represents “the pressure, the growth, the wins and the lessons.” Dancehall artiste Malie Donn delivers debut album The Golden Child New-age dancehall artiste Malie Donn has released his highly anticipated 21-track debut album, The Golden Child, via VP Records on Friday, September 4. The project brings together Mali

The 11-track project reflects a more mature sound as the dancehall artiste declares, “Success Is Simply Unavoidable.”

Blending dancehall, trap and melodic influences, C9 introduces his sound and story on his debut EP, declaring, “The time isn’t someday - the time is now.”

From Forever Reign to a sold-out Barclays Center debut and Billboard success, Masicka turned August into a statement month

The rising deejays bring gritty lyrics and raw street energy to their new single, with Wynta declaring, “We just wanted to make something raw that represents where we come from and the energy we bring.”

The American rapper’s breakout solo hit has emerged as one of the songs of the summer, while its international remix with Vybz Kartel, Shenseea and Davido gets a sultry new video

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

The dancehall superstar welcomes his first female signee while teasing potential collaborations, declaring, “We will be taking her career to another level.”

The Caribbean Music Awards has announced its first wave of performers ahead of its fourth annual celebration on September 19, while welcoming Billboard as its Official Global Media Partner

The inaugural staging brought an Asylum-era feel to the National Arena, with Usain Bolt among the crowd, while Fambo, selectors, artistes and street dancers lit up the night

Exclusive: The veteran Jamaican producer reflects on working with Buju Banton, calls Shenseea “the biggest standout star of this era,” praises dancehall’s new direction and reveals his renewed passion for DJing

Exclusive: The St. Mary native talent is becoming one of the names to watch in 2026, with growing streaming success and “Bread” reaching a wider audience. “My music will always find that balance because I live them myself,” he says

The August Town native’s first project earns chart placements across several territories, led by a No. 2 showing on the Reggae Albums chart in Turks & Caicos

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

Billboard-charting producer DJ Mac samples Mavado and Stacious’ “Come Into My Room” for a new juggling, kicking off the rollout with Feloni19’s “Starbucks” as his WYFL Tour continues its global run

The inaugural Carnival Sounds Live series sees Caribbean stars revisit classics while celebrating the music and culture behind the iconic London festival

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

The Florida-based artiste and producer calls recording with Vybz Kartel a milestone moment as he steps further into the spotlight: “I always had music in the back of my mind. Now I want to show the world what I really have to offer.”

Recording artiste Renee 6:30 says her latest release is all about giving women a vibe that makes them feel independent and confident. “The beat was the perfect vibe, and I could express myself,” she said.

The Jamaican reggae legend and Trinidadian soca star will represent the “One Caribbean” theme at WIADCA’s 59th annual Labor Day celebration in Brooklyn

The global megahit adds another major accolade after surpassing 3 million units in the UK, more than 25 years after its release

The Nigerian Afropop star has now released three singles from the forthcoming Yard & Yanga project, including “Remember That” with Cham and “Lambo” with Vybz Kartel

The 12-track project features I-Octane and Spragga Benz as Xyclone sets his sights on Grammy recognition. “We tried something different this time,” he said

Midas Entertainment closes out summer with two back-to-back events at Plantation Cove featuring Vanessa Bling and Capleton, with the weekend officially endorsed by Dream Weekend

More than a decade after her passing, the dancehall star’s legacy and international impact will be recognised posthumously at the Excellence in Music Ceremony 2026, alongside Chevelle Franklyn, Heather Cummings and Ma-Isheeba

The Jamaican-Canadian veteran bridges generations with the rising Jamaican-American talent on a reggae-meets-rap collaboration

Five years after breaking through with “Imperfection,” the dancehall star reaches a major digital milestone as he continues to rack up impressive numbers. Here’s a look at the numbers behind 450’s rise

Trinibad artiste Kman surprised fans with a post supporting his longtime nemesis Medz Boss, as Tobago Carnival moves to exclude artistes whose songs promote gun violence

The Dancehall King continues his digital dominance, adding approximately 524 million views to surpass 2.5 billion on his official channel, ranking as the third most-viewed living Jamaican artiste on YouTube

Following Masicka’s packed Barclays Center show, Vanessa Bling believes dancehall’s leading women are ready for an arena night of their own, an idea promoter CJ Milan says “will definitely happen.”

Blending smooth vocals, melodic flows and real-life experiences, the Old Harbour native is building his catalogue with releases including “Tonight,” “Surprise Me,” “Heaven Telephone” and more

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

Dynamic dancehall artiste Nayda Vii brings her energy to Countree Hype’s ‘Hot Hole Riddim’ with “Work Fi Me,” a track she describes as “confident, sexy and full of energy.” She is also set for Urbanova in Canada this September

The dancehall superstar closed the festival’s first-ever three-day edition, which attracted more than 135,000 patrons, according to official figures provided by organisers. More than 45,000 tickets have already been sold for the next edition

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 rising dancehall force brings his distinctive sound and raw energy to the buzzing riddim alongside Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Likkle Vybz and Natebadz

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

Produced by Ell Dunce Records, the standout track from his No. 1 album Old Milly showcases the trap-dancehall artiste’s lyrical prowess, melodic ability and versatility

The rising entertainer, known for “Stink” and “Stink Badness,” reportedly succumbed to his injuries a month after being shot, his label confirmed on Tuesday night

The U.S.-based Jamaican-born newcomer teams up with CJTheChemist for his latest release, declaring, “I have what it takes to be amongst the greats.”

Patra will be celebrated for her groundbreaking career and global influence, alongside Shyne, Calypso Rose and Alan Cavé at the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad & Tobago