Kaboom Exclusives

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

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 Jamaican singer’s smooth vocals stand out across the 11-track journey through love, gratitude and spirituality, marking a major milestone in his career

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

Exclusive: Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel looks to revive Jamaica’s golden club era with The Return, recalling a time when “you had to be there in the flesh and be present in the mind,” while hoping fans leave “wishing it was a weekly event.”

Exclusive: Grammy-winning Jamaican producer Supa Dups, who served as an executive producer for Shenseea following her signing with Columbia Records and Since ’93, praises her work ethic and talent as their creative partnership continues with new single “Brucksweat.”

More than 20 years after their rivalry defined a generation, the two Jamaican giants reunited on one stage for a show-stopping performance lasting over 90 minutes, delivering a celebration of unity, friendship, undeniable chemistry, and timeless dancehall hits

Buju Banton finally delivers the authentic dancehall album many hoped for after his return, bringing back the energy and feeling of the genre's golden era with a fresh, modern touch

Exclusive: The acclaimed producer reflects on the making of "Give Thanks," his creative formula, Vybz Kartel's endorsement, and nearly two decades of producing dancehall hits while successfully navigating the industry's evolution across multiple eras