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Artist of the Month


October Belongs to the Unruly Boss: Popcaan Conquers U.S. Soil
The international Dancehall superstar celebrates a milestone month after securing his long-awaited U.S. visa, reuniting with Drake and dominating Dancehall headlines throughout October

Kaboom Editors
Nov 12 min read


September Belonged to the Golden Child: Malie Donn Is Artist of the Month
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
Akeeile Harris
Oct 32 min read


Masicka Caps an Exceptional August With a Major Statement
From Forever Reign to a sold-out Barclays Center debut and Billboard success, Masicka turned August into a statement month
Akeeile Harris
Sep 32 min read


A Golden July: Another Historic Chapter for Vybz Kartel
The Worl' Boss celebrated his first-ever UK Gold certification with “Fever,” surpassed 150 million Spotify streams, reunited with Mavado for the historic Gaza vs. Gully spectacle at Reggae Sumfest, and announced their blockbuster O2 Arena debut in London - another milestone-filled run that makes him Kaboom Magazine's Artiste of the Month for July.
Akeeile Harris
Aug 42 min read


With "Van Cleef" Ruling June, Malie Donn Is Kaboom's June Artiste of the Month
With a four-week No. 1 hit, millions of YouTube views and a near sold-out London headline show, Malie Donn capped off another milestone month in his rapidly rising career
Akeeile Harris
Jul 51 min read


Popcaan’s Massive May: Billboard Hot 100 Debut and UK Silver Certification
Dancehall superstar Popcaan earned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with a surprise feature on Drake’s “Amazing Shape,” while “Silence” and “Risky” reached major streaming milestones globally

Shaquille Richards
Jun 22 min read


Masicka’s Hitmaker Formula Delivers Another Dominant Month
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

Shaquille Richards
May 21 min read


Alkaline Marching On: Barclays Center Sell-Out, ‘NPT’ Dominates Charts
Dancehall star delivers sold-out New York headline show, drops third studio album NPT which dominates the Apple Music Jamaica chart, and lands a Billboard Reggae Albums entry - earning Kaboom Magazine’s Artiste of the Month for March

Shaquille Richards
Apr 22 min read


Grammy Glory: Keznamdi Earns Artiste of the Month Recognition
After securing Best Reggae Album for Blxxd & Fyah, the Kingston-born artiste embraces his Grammy moment while preparing to embark on a U.S. tour

Shaquille Richards
Mar 31 min read


Artiste of the Month: Skippa Starts 2026 at Full Speed
Viral hits, a growing U.S. presence, and strong chart performance underline the red-hot dancehall deejay’s early-year run, building on an undeniable breakout year in 2025

Kaboom Editors
Feb 41 min read
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