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On This Day in Dancehall: Shaggy’s Billboard No. 1 Album ‘Summer in Kingston’ Dropped

Fifteen years ago today, Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy released Summer in Kingston, an independent project that came at the height of a global recession. Released on July 19, 2011, Summer in Kingston

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19/06/2026

Yaksta: “I Don’t Think I’ll Sign Another Record Deal Again,” Says He Would Work With Chronixx in the Future

Following a series of headline grabbing interviews that sparked conversation across Jamaica

“It’s Great to See This Song Created Over 30 Years Ago Still Bringing Joy to Fans”: Shaggy On ‘Boombastic’ Reaching Double Platinum in New Zealand

Shaggy’s 1995 hit “Boombastic”earns Double Platinum certification in New Zealand on June 11,

Shenseea wears Diotima's Wray Flag Collab- Jamaica Wins The World

Jamaica Wins the World: Diotima, Wray & Nephew, and Shenseea Celebrate Jamaican Influence on the Global Stage

From music and fashion to sports and art, Jamaica continues to shape

The Second Voice Keeps Singing, But Tyla Represents For The Humans

Faceless AI artist The Second Voice logs a seventh consecutive week at

Vybz Kartel’s ‘God & Time’ Debuts At No. 6 On Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart: Here’s What That Means In Sales

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time debuts at No. 6 on Billboard’s Reggae

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

Billboard 200 Albums Chart: Legend Rises To No. 64

This week, Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers rises

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Exclusive: Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Debut At No. 6 On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, Scores Highest Dancehall Debut Of 2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

15/06/2026

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel’s latest studio album, God & Time, debuts at No. 6 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart dated June 20, 2026.

DJ MAC and BABA Announce “WYFL Tour in Japan 2026”

Concerts

15/06/2026

Jamaican selector and producer DJ MAC, alongside BABA, is set to embark on the highly anticipated “WYFL Tour in Japan 2026” this September. The

“We’re Already 90% Sold Out” — Boomaz Hails Massive Demand for Capleton’s Historic Canada Day Return

Concerts

15/06/2026

MARKHAM, ON — After more than 16 years away from the Canadian stage, reggae and dancehall icon Capleton is making his highly anticipated return

Yaksta’s ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ Arrives Today As The Bush Lawd Delivers ‘His Most Personal Album Yet’

Album Previews

15/06/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae recording artiste Yaksta has officially released his sophomore album, The Microphone Saved Me, a 15-track project confirming his commitment to

Masicka Announces Third Studio Album Forever Reign On August 14

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14/06/2026

Jamaican dancehall star Masicka has officially announced that his third studio album, Forever Reign, will be released through Def Jam Recordings on August 14.

Negen “Adios” Debuts At No. 1 On YouTube Jamaica

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

14/06/2026

YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart – Week Ending June 11, 2026 Emerging dancehall artist Negen storms straight to the summit this week as “Adios” debuts

Munga Honorable Freed Of Murder Charge After Case Collapses

News

12/06/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall entertainer Munga Honorable, real name Damian Rhoden and his co-accused Sheridan Gordon were freed on Friday after the Crown’s murder case

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Scores Highest Career Debut on the UK Official Album Downloads Chart

Charts

12/06/2026

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has returned to the UK charts after nearly five years with his latest album, God & Time. Released on June

Lady Lava Leads Caribbean Music Awards 2026 With 9 Nominations

Awards

10/06/2026

NEW YORK, NY — June 10, 2026 — The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) has officially announced its 2026 nominees and leading the nominations is

Adam Gross, President Reggae Record Label Ineffable Records

Record Label Boss Questions ‘Kiss of Judas Riddim’ iTunes Success Amid Billboard Absence

News

10/06/2026

Kiss of Judas Riddim, a 22 track compilation album released on May 8, 2026, via Kemar McGregor/Billboard King Records, has held the No. 1

Latto Scores Top 20 Debut as Big Mama Opens at No. 16 on Billboard 200

News

10/06/2026

Latto’s fourth studio album, Big Mama, debuts at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. Released on May 29, 2026, through Streamcut and RCA

AI-Powered Hit “Let Me Be” By The Second Voice Spends Six Weeks At No. 1 On Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart

Billboard Afrobeats Chart·Charts

09/06/2026

The Second Voice’s groundbreaking AI-assisted single “Let Me Be” continues its run atop the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, holding firm at No. 1

Chronic Law Hosts “Rise and Toast” Brunch and Social Experience in Miami

Lifestyle

09/06/2026

Miami’s vibrant event scene is preparing for another standout celebration as dancehall star Chronic Law hosts Rise and Toast, a dynamic brunch and social

Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Shaggy’s Boombastic Collection Marks Seven Years on the Reggae Albums Chart

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Charts

09/06/2026

Dancehall icon Shaggy’s Best Of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection marks 7 years on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart holding firm at its peak position

Alborosie Says Visa Setback Won’t Stop His Music Mission: “Reggae Must Talk Revolution…The World Right Now Needs Reggae”

Features

08/06/2026

Alborosie says the loss of his US visa has not diminished his commitment to carrying reggae’s message across the globe. “We still struggling at

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Exclusive: Former EVEN Labs Executive D-Dot Speaks Out on UMG Deal, Direct-to-Fan Future, and Lawsuit Against Platform

Music industry executive and consultant Damien “DDOT” Washington, a former executive at EVEN Labs, speaks exclusively with World Music Views (WMV) about technology’s role in music, artist

21/02/2026

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Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions Poised for Highest Billboard Reggae Debut of the Year

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions is set to make the highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart next week. The album, released on

21/11/2025

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Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

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Maxine Isis Stowe Accepts Court Ruling On Bunny Wailer’s Estate

Maxine Isis Stowe says she is ready to speak on Bunny Wailer’s estate following a Supreme Court ruling on June 28, 2024, which gave

21/08/2024

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