I-Octane Releases “Walk With A Chip” as God & I Strengthens Grammy Campaign
Reggae-dancehall star I-Octane has released his new single “Walk With A Chip” from his album God & I, a project that has held a steady place in the Top 10 of the
LIVEWIRE HITS FIFTH STAGING WITH ARMANII, NHANCE & 10TIK — PROMOTER CARLTON DAVY ON THE RELEVANCE OF LIVE MUSIC
Kingston, Jamaica – Livewire, powered by Appleton Estate, returns on Thursday, October 2 for its 5th staging at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records, promising another high-energy night of dancehall and live performance.
TIMES SQUARE CASINO PROPOSAL, BACKED BY CAESARS AND JAY-Z, DENIED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The $5.4 billion Times Square casino plan has been dealt a major blow after a decisive rejection from the six-member Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The vote ended 4–2 against moving forward, halting
Caribbean Music Awards Finally Responds to Kranium Trophy Toss Controversy
The Caribbean Music Awards has finally issued an official response to the uproar sparked by dancehall artist Kranium, who publicly discarded his trophy after claiming organizers rescinded his award for Caribbean R&B
ORACLE, ANDREESEN HOROWITZ, MORE TO HOLD CONTROLLING STAKE IN TIKTOK DEAL
An investor consortium led by Larry Ellison’s Oracle, alongside private equity firm Silver Lake and venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz, is set to control roughly 80% of TikTok’s new U.S. entity, according
Dame Dash and Revolt CEO Clash Over Ownership Claims
The ongoing saga between entrepreneur Dame Dash and Revolt Media took another twist on Tuesday after Vibe Magazine reported that Dash is now Chairman of Revolt. Revolt’s CEO Detavio Samuels then publicly
Allan “Skill” Cole, Jamaican Football Great and Bob Marley’s Manager, Dies
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Allan “Skill” Cole, one of Jamaica’s most celebrated footballers and a close confidant and tour manager of reggae icon Bob Marley, died Tuesday evening. His daughter, Debbie Cole, confirmed
Jamaican Creator Chiney K Wins Silver Award in China, Strengthening Caribbean–China Cultural Bonds
Beijing — Jamaican content creator Chiney K has received international recognition after winning the Silver Award at the China–Latin America & Caribbean Friendship Short Video Contest. Her entry, one of more than
Live Nation Readies for Possible Loss of Ticketing Exclusivity as DOJ Trial Nears
All eyes are on the March 2026 antitrust trial that could reshape the U.S. live music industry. Live Nation Entertainment is preparing for a seismic test of its business model as the
DJ Vlad Says “I Can Guarantee You There Are Popular Reggae Artists That Are Secretly Gay” — Mr. Vegas Interview
DJ Vlad has never shied away from controversy, and his latest interview with dancehall star Mr. Vegas, released September 6, goes straight at one of reggae’s biggest taboos: sexuality in Jamaica’s music
Thailand’s IF Rises as World’s No. 2 Coconut Water Brand, Eyes U.S. Market
“Coconut water, a niche product today, has the potential of becoming as big as orange juice,” Vita Coco cofounder Michael Kirban tells Forbes. When Pongsakorn Pongsak was a boy in Thailand, nothing
Beyoncé Abandoned Entire Album After Reggae Song Was Leaked, Mr. Vegas Says: ‘It Would Have Been Another Baby Boy’
“It was like some top-secret files,” Mr. Vegas told DJ Vlad in a recent interview, recalling what it was like to be called in to work with Beyoncé. “We had to go