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Chronic Law’s highly anticipated return to Toronto has been pushed back to 2026 due to safety concerns stemming from overwhelming ticket demand, as promoters announce his first-ever 3-city Canadian tour.

Dancehall superstar Popcaan leads a new high-energy collaboration, as four distinct styles collide on the release produced by his nephew Joel Engineer and Disaster Music.

Jamaican reggae artiste Ras-I delivers his new single as the first release from his upcoming 2026 album, recorded with 100% live instrumentation. “Reggae nah gwaan wid nothing? I’m tired of hearing that,” he shared.

Moliy’s viral remix featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng secures major placements across Billboard, Complex, and TikTok’s 2025 year-end lists.

Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange announces Hard Rock Cafe in Florida to host benefit concert; Shaggy, Marcia Griffiths, Teejay, Wayne Wonder and more to perform

The producer previews the fresh project with tracks from Vybz Kartel, IWaata, and more, while dismissing speculation that Kartel’s song is connected to the Masicka–Tommy Lee clash

Xodus Carnival unveils its bold 2026 vision as carnival generates over J$91 billion for Jamaica’s economy, with the band setting its sights on Spanish-speaking markets and growing interest across the Caribbean and key global territories ahead of an elevated 2026 experience

The one-day benefit concert brought together culture, music, and community, blending entertainment with purpose to generate vital support for the agricultural sector’s post-hurricane rebound. “This wasn’t just a show - it was Jamaica uniting for our farmers,” Festival Director Jason Henzell said

Caymanian producer Nicholas Wilson spotlights rising regional talent, including Bandit 7Teen, Nervz, Flamzz, and Leah GC—on his new project, saying, “OMFG is about showing how rich our Caribbean talent really is.”

The dancehall star teams up with top U.S. promoter CJ Milan under her Reggae Fest brand, with the event slated for Barclays Center on Saturday, March 21

Producer Trouble Mekka marks a creative shift as Skeng’s “Ketch E Dip” surpasses 500K views, with Tommy Lee, Ayetian and more joining the Big Energy riddim next

Dancehall and reggae icons are set to headline the December 16 benefit concert, powered by Caribbean media platform LargeUp in partnership with the Brooklyn Bowl.

Jamaican international reflects on the team’s momentum after consecutive wins - “bigger than just basketball” - discusses chemistry, and calls for support to host the next window at home: “We need sponsors… hosting Bahamas and Canada in Jamaica would do wonders for our country.”

The mega-deal that gives Netflix one of entertainment’s richest IP coffers raises urgent questions about monopoly power, creative freedom, and the future of movie theaters — and is already facing fierce opposition.

The singer reveals the 15-track tracklist for his debut under UnitedMasters, slated for December 12. The project includes viral singles like “BBB (Snapchat)” and “8PM,” emotional storytelling on “Champion,” and collaborations with Jada Kingdom and Bay Swag

The acquisition of HBO and blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones has ignited a fierce debate over the future of movie theaters. “What is the consumer trying to tell us? That they’d like to watch movies at home, thank you,” Sarandos argued

The Canadian-Jamaican deejay channels the power of positive thinking into his first official release, offering hope and inspiration for listeners worldwide

Billboard’s monthly Fresh Picks place Popcaan, Kartel, Shaggy, Armanii, Cholita and more among a playlist capturing the island’s resilience post-Melissa

The Bank redirects Christmas in the Park resources toward families and communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa, with Food For the Poor among the first beneficiaries.

The popular year-end recap feature drew 200M users in its first 24 hours and generated over 500M shares

dancehall artiste RajahwWild drops 5-track ep, paving the way for his debut album pushed to next year, featuring a collab with Bronx rapper Bay Swag

Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay are now joined by YouTube’s new Year in Recap, as rising consumer demand pushes streaming giants to sharpen their year-in-review tools for 2025.

Dancehall star Masicka announces his next project, set to release on Dec. 19 via Def Jam and led by “Keys,” while pushing back his next album to 2026.

The dancehall star completes a 20-show run across the U.S. and Canada, becoming the first new-generation artist to achieve the milestone, selling over 10,000 tickets and strengthening his global impact.

Worl’ Boss delivers razor-sharp punchlines and biblical references on the new militant father–son single, while rising recording producer Tj Torry shares, “I don’t even have the words to explain how extremely talented he is.”

With UK Gold certification and millions of new streams, the vocal duo opens up about the “blessing” of their timeless hit, the realities of the streaming era, why they’re “hopeful the business side may finally catch up,” and their heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Cliff.

Kofi Cockburn’s 26-point double-double and last-second clutch play lead the Reggae Hoops to a historic road win

Jamaican R&B sensation J’Calm teams up with Nigy Boy for a genre-blending track built over Tony Kelly’s reimagined take on the timeless Answer Riddim. “Collaborating with Nigy Boy was surreal. It felt like I was reliving a past timeline,” he shared.

Minister Olivia Grange announced that the “I Love Jamaica” telethon raised more than $65 million toward the National Hurricane Melissa Relief Programme, with over 30 artistes delivering performances throughout the virtual event

Jamaican icon Shaggy joins Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon, Ciara and more, performing a medley of his hits as Manhattan transforms into one big party route for the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jenelle Alexia’s foundation rallies businesses, artists, and diaspora partners to deliver essential supplies across Jamaica.

Despite his form for Marseille, the winger has not been considered for England selection, according to The Athletic, while a potential Jamaica call-up has sparked mixed reactions among Reggae Boyz players

The American electronic group celebrates the release of GYALGEBRA with a Miami Art Week block party set for December 4, raising funds for AFJ and CORE’s Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts

The joint venture targets emerging artists and songwriters as Coolie Dance Riddim’s global sampling boom surpasses 1.3 billion views, pairing catalog acquisitions and artist development. “Ensuring Jamaican music reaches wider audiences and greater commercial heights”, he said.

The 85-minute film follows the struggles and underfunded challenges behind the Reggae Girlz’ back-to-back World Cup qualifications, premiering this week in New York. "Bunny" Shaw returns to the squad as the Reggae Girlz name their roster for the 2027 campaign

The reggae icon shared decades of musical ties with British rock giants The Rolling Stones, from studio sessions to personal friendships, as frontman Mick Jagger and guitarist Ronnie Wood expressed deep sadness.

Legendary Jamaican reggae singer and actor has passed away after a seizure followed by pneumonia, his wife announced on Monday. A two-time Grammy winner, he was also renowned for his starring role in the groundbreaking 1972 film The Harder They Come.

Spotify has acquired WhoSampled, a move that could be a game-changer for an industry built on riddim culture and sampling tradition. How will this shift affect the rules of the game—and is it really that bad? We break it all down. We dive into it

Skillibeng’s 2020 smash hits a new milestone, extending its lead as his most-streamed solo track , coming shortly after the deejay crossed 1 billion total Spotify streams earlier in October

Sean Paul steps away from his busy schedule to support Jamaica’s long road to recovery, earning industry-wide praise for his relief efforts, and now gears up to kick off his 2026 schedule with February stops across European cities.

Jamaican icons Sizzla, Christopher Martin and Queen Ifrica, alongside local artistes, lead a landmark cultural exchange festival as Sierra Leone hosts its first major reggae event, spotlighting the strengthening ties between both governments and nations.

Speid steps in after Steve McClaren’s resignation, with JFF opening talks to bring Miguel Coley back as assistant coach.

The fast-rising Jamaican sensation delivers her second release, an R&B-laced dancehall love song driven by smooth vocals, deep bass, and undeniable badman chemistry with superstar Skillibeng.

The Jamaican duo’s 1977 crossover anthem surpasses 400,000 sales and streams, earning a new achievement nearly five decades later. Built on the iconic “I’m Still in Love With You” riddim by Joe Gibbs.

The Jamaican-born innovator releases Survival, an EP rooted in mental health, personal battles, including a tumor diagnosis, and his deepest truths, arriving in uncanny, cosmic timing. “It wasn’t planned, but it felt aligned,” he said.

With 8 goals in 10 matches this season for Israeli giants Maccabi Haifa, the resigned head coach may have overlooked one of Jamaica’s best attacking options. Now the question is whether Trivante Stewart will receive a call-up for the crucial World Cup playoff.

Exclusive: Aiesha Barrett talks the success of “Jamaica Strong,” selected as the official song for the Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert, overcoming the loss of her legendary father, and a transformative year - “It feels like everything I’ve worked for is finally aligning,” she said

The Jamaica Reggae Boyz have been drawn against New Caledonia in the inter-confederation playoff semifinal, with the winner to face DR Congo in a final fight for a 2026 FIFA World Cup spot.

The Englishman took responsibility and stepped down moments after the final whistle at the National Stadium. “Leadership is a service. Tonight, I think the best thing I can do is step aside,” he said.

Jamaica missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a nervous 0–0 draw with Curaçao at the National Stadium earlier tonight. The visitors became the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup