Donovan Watkis

Vybz Kartel at the National Stadium, Jamaica, January 1, 2025. Image by @rojhay.davinci

Vybz Kartel Confirms U.S. Visa Petition Ahead of 67th Grammy Awards

Dancehall King Kartel said he has already submitted a petition for a United States visa to attend the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February, where his EP Party With Me is nominated for Best

06/01/2025

News

Buju Banton, Romain Virgo, Beres Hammond at intimate Concert Jamaica at Priory St. Ann, January 4. Image via @Intimate and @rojhayand

Buju Banton and Beres Hammond’s Intimate Concert Impresses, but 5-Hour Traffic Chaos Frustrates Fans

Closing the show with a fiery set of reggae and dancehall hits, Banton apologized to fans for the delays, stating, "I want to apologize for the delay, we tried our best." He

05/01/2025

Concerts

With Montana in the “Hurtin’ Me” video. Courtesy of Universal Music Group.

Stefflon Don’s “Hurtin’ Me” Featuring French Montana Hits 2x Platinum in the UK

Stefflon Don’s breakout single “Hurtin’ Me” featuring Moroccan-American rapper French Montana now certified 2x Platinum in the U.K. According to the British Phonographic Industry, the track released on August 10, 2017 has

03/01/2025

Certifications

Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Certified 18x Platinum, Extending Its Lead as the Best-Selling Reggae Album in U.S. History

Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers has achieved yet another milestone, certified 18x platinum by the Recording Industry Association OF America (RIAA) as of December 9, 2012. The iconic

09/12/2024

Album Previews·RIAA Certifications

RajahWild’s “Gogo” Is The Highest-Charting Dancehall Song on Spotify Jamaica in 2024

“Standing Next To You” by Jung Kook claims No. 1 in Jamaica on Spotify. Spotify’s year-end list of the top songs in Jamaica for 2024 reflects the country’s diverse musical tastes, blending

07/12/2024

Spotify·Spotify Wrapped 2024

Vybz Kartel Is the Most-Streamed Dancehall Artist On Spotify In Jamaica, Drake Claims Top Spot

Drake has edged out his rivals as the top rapper on Spotify both in the U.S. and globally for eight consecutive years. However, in Jamaica, he takes it a step further, being

06/12/2024

Drake News·Spotify Wrapped·Spotify Wrapped 2024

Ziggy Marley Talks One Love With Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Ahead Of 2025 Grammy Awards

Grammy award winning reggae singer Ziggy Marley and his wife Orly, joined Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for a special screening of the Bob Marley: One Love Movie at the Grammy Museum

05/12/2024

News

Shenseea's 'Never Gets Late Here' is the most streamed dancehall album of 2024

Shenseea’s Never Gets Late Here Leads as the Most-Streamed Dancehall Album Released in 2024

Shenseea’s ‘Never Gets Late Here’ is the most streamed dancehall album released in 2024. The album released via Rich Immigrants/ Interscope Records picked up 52 million streams since its May 24 release

05/12/2024

Spotify Wrapped 2024

MOBO Awards 2025: Popcaan, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Spice, Valiant, YG Marley Nominated For Best Caribbean Act

Popcaan, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Spice, Valiant, and YG Marley are the nominees for the Best Caribbean Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards, celebrating music of black origin in the U.K. The category

04/12/2024

MOBO Awards 2025

Jesse Royal Premieres Official Music Video for “Your Soul”

Grammy-nominated reggae sensation Jesse Royal has unveiled the official music video for his latest single, Your Soul. Released on November 22 via Easy Star Records, the track serves as the first single

04/12/2024

Music Video Premiere

‘The Book of Hov: A Tribute to JAY-Z’ Arrives On His 55th Birthday

Assouline Publishing releases The Book of Hov: A Tribute to JAY-Z honors Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter as a visionary and cultural icon. The Book of HOV is a luxurious and visually stunning 432-page volume

03/12/2024

Books

Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Album GNX with Features by SZA and Addresses Lil Wayne Diss, Ahead of Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with the unexpected release of his new album GNX on November 22, 2024. The 12-track album dropped without prior warning, following a brief teaser on YouTube. Notable collaborations

22/11/2024

Album Previews

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