Sting & Shaggy’s ‘44/876’ Turns 7
Unexpected Reggae Fusion That Won the World Over On this day in 2018, April 20, English rock icon Sting and a Jamaican dancehall legend Shaggy released their collaborative album 44/876. The
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs and the Music Industry
The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and major trading partners—particularly China—under President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff agenda are sending shockwaves through the music industry. From instrument pricing to international collaboration, here
Romeich’s Major Brand Drops Luxe Streetwear Backpacks in Red and Black
Dancehall power player and fashion entrepreneur Romeich Major is leveling up with the latest drop from his new label MAJOR—a bold, luxury-meets-streetwear backpack collection that blends high fashion sensibilities with gritty urban
Buju Banton Calls For Unity As Several Top Dancehall Artists Set Out To Tour The United States
Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton is calling for unity as more Dancehall artists gear up to tour major arenas across the United States. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Banton posted a
Gayle King Kisses the Ground After Historic Blue Origin All-Female Spaceflight: A Moment of Triumph and Controversy
Emotions, empowerment, and spectacle as media personality Gayle King joined five other trailblazing women for a suborbital journey aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket on Monday, April 14. The flight, dubbed
Max Romeo Dies at 80 From Reported Heart Complications Amid Ongoing $15M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group
Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo has died at the age of 80 from reported heart complications, just months after filing a major lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for nearly five decades
Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” Goes Platinum in the UK After More Than 50 Years
Johnny Nash’s beloved classic “I Can See Clearly Now” has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, recognizing over 400,000 units sold, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The milestone
Vybz Kartel Says He Now Lives in the U.S. Following Visa Reinstatement
Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel revealed during a candid interview on The Breakfast Club on Friday that he now resides in the United States, following the reinstatement of his visa in January. The
Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s “Dilemma” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s iconic duet “Dilemma” has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify as of April 9, 2025. Released in June 25, 2002 as a last-minute addition to Nelly’s blockbuster
Vybz Kartel Returns to the Stage in New York: These Are His Top Songs and Cities in the U.S. Right Now
Dancehall King Vybz Kartel is set to make his historic comeback to the U.S. stage with two massive shows in Brooklyn New York City’s Barclays Arena on April 11 and 12. Despite his incarceration, Kartel’s
Honi B Launches “The Honi Pot Show”: A New Space for Conversations and Connections
On April 14, 2025, “The Honi Pot Show,” a new podcast hosted by media personality Honi B, will begin its run, bringing listeners into a space for candid conversations and meaningful discussions.
“I Absolutely Screamed!”: Jamaican Beauty Influencer Shelby On Being Recognized by Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty
When 26 year old Jamaican beauty influencer Shelby received her first Fenty Beauty PR package, it wasn’t just a box of makeup—it was a dream manifesting in real time. “I absolutely screamed!”