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Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Remains Dominated by Legacy Acts, New Dancehall Albums Struggle in 2025

Despite a wave of new reggae and dancehall albums released in 2025, none have debuted on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart so far this year. The chart dated June 14, 2025, remains

by Donovan Watkis

10/06/2025

J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems to headline inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ halftime show produced by Global Citizen

WMV – June 9, 2025 FIFA and Global Citizen have announced a

Rain, Vibes & Revelry — Live Fast’s 12-Year Anniversary Party “AM City” Was Sound and Scenes

Just 40 minutes outside Kingston in the scenic town of Linstead, WMV

A!MS Debuts at No. 1 as Masicka Slips, Skillibeng Returns on YouTube Jamaica Chart

A!MS storms to the top of the YouTube Jamaica chart with “Light

Vybz Kartel is the first dancehall artist to sell out two back to back shows at the Barclays Arena in history

Vybz Kartel Packs Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, Brings Out Masicka, Akon, Spice and 21 Savage

Vybz Kartel completed his fourth solo arena show in the United States,

50 Cent in Sydney Australia at the Final Lap Tour December 9, 2023

50 Cent Shares Court Sketch Amid Diddy Trial as Witness “Jane” Breaks Down: “It Was Work from Start to Finish”

Rapper 50 Cent posted a courtroom sketch to Instagram Friday, asking followers

Sizzla Demanded Vybz Kartel-Level Fee Before Withdrawing From One Caribbean Music Fest Say Trinidad Promoter

In the aftermath of the disastrous One Caribbean Music Festival held on

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Sean Paul toured 22 cities in the U.S. in 2024

Sean Paul’s Dutty Classics Collection Certified Platinum in the UK

British Music Certifications

06/06/2025

Sean Paul’s 2017 compilation album Dutty Classics Collection has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) as

“A Blessing—You’re Actually Breaking the News to Me”: Christopher Martin Elated as “Paper Loving” Earns UK Silver Certification

British Music Certifications

06/06/2025

Christopher Martin has earned his first-ever certification in the United Kingdom. His 2011 breakout hit “Paper Lovin’” is now officially certified Silver by the

Woman Testifies Diddy Knew and Didn’t Get Along With Her Child’s Father as He Funded Their Lavish, Drug-Fueled Relationship

News

05/06/2025

A woman testifying under the pseudonym “Jane” took the stand to detail a relationship she described as intoxicating, emotionally manipulative, and controlled by the

Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group

Elliot Grainge Is Rewriting the Major Label Playbook With Hits and Hustle At Atlantic Records

News

05/06/2025

Elliot Grainge, the 31-year-old CEO of Atlantic Music Group, is rapidly redefining what a major record label looks like in the era of digital

Teyana Taylor Scores New RIAA Gold and Platinum Certifications, Cementing Her Legacy in R&B and Hip Hop

News

04/06/2025

Teyana Taylor earns new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on June 4, 2025. “Do Not Disturb” Goes GoldThe sensual

Defendants Argue Steely & Clevie’s “Fish Market,” “Dem Bow,” and “Pounder” Beats Lack Originality and Copyright Protection

News

04/06/2025

Defendants in the high-profile Reggaeton vs. Dancehall copyright case—featuring major record labels and global stars—have filed a motion dated May 23, 2025, seeking summary

Rihanna’s Net Worth Falls By $400 Million- But She’s Still A Billionaire

News

03/06/2025

Rihanna’s net worth has fallen by a staggering $400 million to an estimated $1 billion—a 29% decline—according to Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Richest

Diddy Allegedly Paid $100,000 to Bury Surveillance Video in Hotel Assault Case, Testimony Reveals

News

03/06/2025

In day 15 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing federal trial, a hotel security staffer testified under oath that the music mogul allegedly paid

Vybz Kartel at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise Florida, May 17, 2025

Trinidad Promoters Call For Reform After Vybz Kartel Fallout: A Pivotal Moment For The Entertainment And Tourism Sector

News

02/06/2025

In the wake of the failed staging of the One Caribbean Music Festival headlined by Vybz Kartel, the Trinidad and Tobago Promoters Association (TTPA)

Debbie Bissoon, CEO of Bissoon Productions

Debbie Bissoon Returns To Host Reggae Sumfest’s Reggae Night: “It’s A Blessing And An Honor”

Concerts

02/06/2025

Award winning media personality and Tv Host Debbie Bissoon is set to return as host for Reggae Night at Reggae Sumfest 2025, marking her

Jaii Frais Says He Was Snubbed for PM Youth Award —Tells How He Became an Unfiltered Voice Driving a New Era of Entertainment Conversations in Jamaica

Culture

01/06/2025

Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards has become a standout voice in Jamaica’s new media landscape, known for his raw, relevant, and often revolutionary take on

Bob Marley performs onstage at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago on May 27, 1978. Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Reggae Takes Over Las Vegas This June With Buju Banton and Bob Marley’s Hope Road Experience

Lifestyle

01/06/2025

Las Vegas is turning up the volume on Caribbean culture this June, as two major reggae powerhouses make their mark on the Strip—Grammy-winning legend

Major Lazer Diplo, (right) alongside DJs Walshy Fire(left) and Ape Drums

Major Lazer’s ‘Peace Is The Mission’ Turns 10

Anniversaries

01/06/2025

June 1, 2025, marks ten years since Major Lazer released Peace Is the Mission, the genre-bending album that helped redefine global dance music. A

Masicka Silences the Competition as “Mute” Debuts at No. 1 on YouTube Jamaica’s Weekly Chart

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

01/06/2025

Masicka makes a thunderous entrance at the top of the YouTube Jamaica weekly chart ending May 29, 2025 with his latest release “Mute,”instantly claiming

Vybz Kartel, Moliy Pull Out of 2025 One Caribbean Music Festival Lineup Over Contract Obligations

News

31/05/2025

Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has officially pulled out of the One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF), which was scheduled to take place tonight at

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Vybz Kartel Introduces AI To Dancehall In New Music Video

Embattled entertainer Vybz Kartel, real name Adijah Palmer has made history as the first dancehall artist to deejay as an AI character in

01/06/2023

Donovan Watkis

Reggae·Tech

Ziggy Marley Launches “Beach In Hawaii” NFT, Says Bob Marley NFT Could Be In The Works

Ziggy Marley launched his first NFT today in collaboration with One Of, a NFT platform that describes itself as “The green NFT platform connecting

01/11/2022

JR Watkis

News·Tech

New App Lets You Create Festival Line-Up

Good morning. It is Tuesday Nov 29 and here are two interesting developments in the music industry today: The UK competition regulator has ruled

29/11/2022

Donovan Watkis

Tech

Celebrities Make Switch To Meta’s Threads

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, released their latest app “Threads” as a challenge to Twitter’s dominance. With the acquisition of Twitter

06/07/2023

Donovan Watkis

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O’Brain williams (drummer/band leader) left Christopher aka Chris reinge (lead vocalist)

Reggae Is Healing By Jah Rockaz Lyrics

ChorusUntil my last breath I will sing reggae music, music is the healing of the nation.Until my last breath I keep singing for Zion,

18/02/2025

Artist of the Week·Music·News

Bringing Back the Band: Jah Rockaz Focused On The Future Of Reggae with Power and Purpose

Modern reggae is increasingly dominated by solo artists, marking a shift from an era when bands frequently emerged with chart-topping hits. Over the past

17/02/2025

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