Editors At Large

Obama Still Has 2005 Reggae in Rotation: Damian Marley and Nas Make Former President’s 2026 Summer Playlist

Despite dozens of reggae releases hitting streaming platforms in 2026, former U.S. President Barack Obama is revisiting a classic, adding Damian Marley and Nas’ 2005 collaboration ‘Road to Zion’ to his annual

30/07/2026

News

Chronic Law, Vybz Kartel, skippa and Masicka are the top streaming artist on YouTube Jamaica in 2025

Chronic Law Tops Jamaica’s Streaming Chart for July 2026

Chronic Law remains Jamaica’s most-streamed artist for the seventh consecutive month in 2026. The deejay, who is currently detained in Florida, generates 9.34 million views, narrowly outperforming Skippa, according to YouTube data

30/07/2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

Sun Up Party series at Trident Castle Resort January 1, 2026

Sun Up Returns to Portland Emancipation Day As Promoter Eyes 10-Year Milestone in 2027

PORTLAND, Jamaica — One of Jamaica’s most beloved destination parties is back this week as Sun Up returns for its second staging of 2026, bringing hundreds of revelers to the historic Folly

29/07/2026

News

Exclusive: Sales Numbers Are In For Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad

Buju Banton’s dancehall new project Too Too Bad earned 2,066 album-equivalent units in its first week, according to Luminate data obtained exclusively by World Music Views. Of that total, 743 came from

28/07/2026

Album Sales

Bounty Killer: Key to Kingston City Is “More Than a Grammy”

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says receiving the Key to the City of Kingston is an honour that surpasses even winning a Grammy Award, describing the recognition from his hometown

28/07/2026

Awards

Nitty Kutchie Pays Heartfelt Tribute as Bounty Killer Receives Key to the City

Veteran reggae artiste Nitty Kutchie delivered an emotional tribute to fellow Seaview Gardens native Bounty Killer on Tuesday as the dancehall icon was presented with the Key to the City during a

28/07/2026

Awards·News

Buju Banton at the Barclays Arena, Brooklyn. New York, November 17, 2024- image by @AMPWORLDMAG

Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad Debuts At No. 8 On The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Following an active week of promotions in New York City, Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad (Gargamel Music/VP) debuts at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, becoming Buju Banton’s 13th charting

27/07/2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Sean Paul, Nina Sky and Jabba Among Artists Featured on Netflix’s 72 Hours Soundtrack

Netflix’s 72 Hours is powered by a soundtrack mixed with hip-hop, reggaeton, Latin music, dancehall and classic funk. Sean Nina Sky’s “Move Ya Body,” featuring Jabba, plays at a nightclub when Joe introduces

27/07/2026

Films

Inside 1996: Bounty Killer Reflects on the Year Of My Xperience Album

Bounty Killer’s My Xperience album spent 16 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, and he closed out 1996 with the kind of résumé few dancehall artists had

27/07/2026

Features

Skippa Scores No. 1 as Bad Gyal Jade Leads Female Artists On YouTube Jamaica July 23

Dancehall continues to reign supreme on the latest YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart for the week ending July 23, 2026, with the genre accounting for 90% of the Top 20. Of the 20

26/07/2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

Reggae Jam Festival Removes Controversial Stage Decor After Dancehall Community Condemns Display

Germany’s Reggae Jam Festival has removed a controversial stage prop after facing backlash from University Of The West Indies Professor Donna P. Hope and members of the dancehall community. The critique began

24/07/2026

News

Rick Ross ‘Set In Stone’ First Week Sales: 17,189 Album Equivalent Units

Rick Ross returns to the charts with his 12th studio album, Set In Stone. According to Hits Daily Double, the project will debut at No. 45 after earning 17,189 album-equivalent units in

24/07/2026

News

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