Mavado
Fresh off winning nine awards at the 2026 IRAWMA ceremony, including Entertainer of the Year, Vybz Kartel has officially announced the tracklist for his upcoming album, God & Time, dropping June 5. The star-studded project features international collaborations with Wizkid, Spice, Farruko, Shenseea, and Skillibeng. Most notably, the album features a historic reunion with former rival Mavado on the track “Hype Life,” solidifying a major moment of unity in dancehall culture ahead of their joint headlining appearance at Reggae Sumfest.
Dante Brooks, son of renowned dancehall artist Mavado, was released from prison on March 7, 2025, after the Jamaican Court of Appeal overturned his 2021 murder conviction. The court cited issues with the credibility of the sole eyewitness and errors in the original trial proceedings as reasons for the decision. Brooks’ release has been met with widespread support from his family, the dancehall community, and fans globally, highlighting the significance of ensuring credible evidence in judicial processes.
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) – The daughter of legendary sound system selector Ricky Trooper was murdered on April 6 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. According to police in that New England community, 23 year-old Brianna Destiny McKoy was found lifeless inside her apartment. Police said they were called to McKoy’s building at 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, when they discovered she […]
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