Trending · October 12, 2026
Popcaan has secured his United States visa and traveled to Florida for the first time, a career breakthrough confirmed on October 11, 2026. After years of being unable to enter the country despite a massive American fanbase, the dancehall superstar can now tour, perform and promote in the world's largest music market, with a new album on the way.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 12, 2026
Shenseea and Lila Iké were crowned Female Dancehall Artist of the Year and Female Reggae Artist of the Year at the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad and Tobago. The 2026 ceremony featured more than 250 nominees across 40-plus categories, with additional wins for Valiant, Buju Banton, Chronixx's Exile, Keznamdi and Protoje, cementing the awards as the premier global platform for Caribbean music excellence.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 12, 2026
On Friday, November 27, 2026, Capleton and Tarrus Riley will perform at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark as part of the RoadBlock Radio Concert Series. "The Fireman" and "Mr. Singy Singy" share one stage for a Thanksgiving weekend celebration of reggae and dancehall, with the show starting at 8:00 PM and tickets on sale now from $65.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 12, 2026
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Keznamdi brings his BLXXD & FYAH live show to Milkboy in Philadelphia, with the legendary King Addies Sound System on the bill. The show is the fourth stop on his five-city October U.S. tour, which closes the next night at Brooklyn Bowl in New York with Wu-Tang Clan's GZA headlining the finale. Fresh off winning the Reggae Impact Award at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, Keznamdi's Philly date is one of the biggest reggae nights of the fall.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 12, 2026
Clifton "Jackie" Jackson, the legendary Jamaican bassist whose playing helped define rocksteady and reggae, passed away on September 23, 2026, at age 79. Across more than fifty years with Toots and the Maytals, sessions on Desmond Dekker's "Israelites" and Bob Marley recordings, and the foundational "Girl I've Got a Date," Jackson shaped the sound of a nation. Tributes from across the reggae world honor a humble giant whose basslines will live on.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 11, 2026
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Trending · September 25, 2026
Reggae veteran Anthony B has returned with World of Love, a 16-track project released through Ineffable Records. Featuring major international collaborations with artists like Gentleman, Queen Omega, and Mo'Kalamity, the album balances deep spiritual and social commentary with vibrant dancehall grooves, underscoring Anthony B's enduring influence and creative firepower after more than three decades in the industry.
Trending · September 25, 2026
Roots reggae icon Dezarie has returned with her 12-track studio album, Power Shift, produced by ZionLab and released through Goddess Freequency. Following closely after her recent musical outputs, the project delivers a heavy-hitting combination of spiritual anthems, sharp social critiques, and standout collaborations featuring artists like Kushite and Tizzlah, further solidifying Dezarie's status as a titan of conscious reggae.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · September 25, 2026
Grammy-winning reggae artist Koffee has released a live acoustic cover of Bob Marley’s classic "Three Little Birds" recorded exclusively for Spotify UK at Ladbroke Grove in London. Announced quietly through her social channels, the performance blends classic roots heritage with her unique modern vocal delivery, sparking enthusiastic responses from fans and strengthening her longstanding cultural connection with British audiences.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · September 5, 2026
Veteran dancehall artist Powerman is facing unimaginable grief after his 25-year-old son, Christopher Davy, was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn, New York. This devastating incident comes just 16 months after the deejay lost his 32-year-old son in May of last year, marking a profound and crippling double tragedy for the beloved 90s dancehall stalwart. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack as tributes and support pour in from the global reggae community.
By Ahmad "Ras Mahddy" Stewart
