Trending · October 21, 2026
Masicka's album *Forever Reign* has surpassed 62.9 million global streams, according to Luminate, while drawing roughly 9.4 million YouTube views in Jamaica over the past four weeks. The dancehall star has put forward three submissions for Grammy consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards. With 119 albums entered in the 2027 Best Reggae Album race — up from 73 last cycle — first-round voting runs through October 22 and nominees will be announced November 16, 2026.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 21, 2026
Jamaican dancehall star Konshens and South African amapiano heavyweight DJ Maphorisa will headline the maiden edition of Vibe Republic at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala, Uganda, on Friday, December 11, 2026. Presented by Explore Uganda, Talent Africa Group and Swangz Avenue under the theme "Together We Vibe," the event pairs dancehall and amapiano on one stage, with Ugandan supporting acts still to be announced. Tickets are on sale now through tagticketing.com, priced at Shs20,000 for a Citizen Pass and Shs80,000 for a Diplomat Pass.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 20, 2026
A reported 119 albums have entered the race for the 2027 Best Reggae Album Grammy — up from 73 last cycle — with first-round voting closing Thursday, October 22. Nominees are announced November 16 and the ceremony is set for February 7, 2027 in Los Angeles. Masicka's Forever Reign is making a loud case with 62.9 million global streams and 9.4 million YouTube views in Jamaica over the past four weeks.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 20, 2026
Chronixx has announced a live concert in Brooklyn, New York for November 25, 2026, with tickets starting at US$158.55. The venue remains undisclosed, leaving fans waiting for an address. The date follows his recent appearances across Jamaica, the US, and Britain, including Jamaica's Lost In Time Festival and London's All Points East. New York's Caribbean diaspora gets first crack at one of the year's most anticipated roots reggae stops.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 18, 2026
Nine-year-old musician and producer Lake Anthony releases his charity single "World Needs Love" on all major streaming platforms on October 16, 2026, with proceeds going to hurricane recovery efforts in Jamaica. The Loud City-produced roots reggae track interpolates "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and features Anthony B, Romain Virgo, Ce'Cile, Pato Banton of the UK, Logan Bell of New Zealand's Katchafire, and Lake's mother Katherine Ramirez of California's Mystic Roots Band. The release follows Lake's viral onstage moment at Burning Man 2026 with Major Lazer, where Walshy Fire called him "the future of Reggae."
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 18, 2026
Organizers have announced the BRUV Musiq Festival for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Portmore Harbour Beach in Portmore, Jamaica. The lineup features Tanya Stephens, I Wayne and Warrior King alongside Zebra, Bascom X, Junior Cat, General B, Round Head and Nitty Kutchie. The festival honors the veteran reggae and dancehall performers who helped define the genres, setting the stage for a waterfront celebration in the heart of Jamaica's entertainment season.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Fireboy DML released his fifth studio album ZUKO! on Friday, October 16, 2026, through YBNL Nation and EMPIRE, and track three "CLAAT!" features Jamaican dancehall star Masicka. The 13-track project blends Afrobeats, dancehall, and South African sounds, with guests including Lojay, Judah Earl, JAZZWRLD, and Thukuthela. The album is Fireboy's first since Adedamola (2024) and arrived alongside the official video for "ONE MAN REGIMENT."
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Grammy-winning Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Paris on October 25, when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. The performance marks his return to the venue where he made history in April 2025 as the first African artist to headline the stadium. The show is part of the NFL's record seven international halftime performances this season, with kickoff set for 9:30 a.m. ET.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Nine-year-old Lake Anthony's charity single "World Needs Love" is out now on all major streaming platforms. The roots reggae track, produced by Loud City, features Anthony B, Romain Virgo, Ce'Cile, Pato Banton, Katchafire's Logan Bell and the Mystic Roots Band, with proceeds going to Jamaica hurricane recovery. The young artist was famously called "the future of reggae" by Major Lazer's Walshy Fire at Burning Man 2026.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's 16-track No Better Riddim compilation is out now via Ghetto Youths International on all major streaming platforms. Fifteen vocalists — from veterans like Richie Spice and Turbulence to rising voices like Sevana and Jaz Elise — each built an original song on Marley's single riddim, with eight previously unreleased tracks debuting today. Marley closes the project with his own instrumental version.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Keznamdi closed his five-city BLXXD & FYAH US tour on October 15 at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, sharing the stage with Wu-Tang Clan's GZA, who performed Liquid Swords in full with the Phunky Nomads live band. The finale capped a run through San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Fan footage from the night showed a packed, electric room where reggae and hip-hop audiences met in the middle.
By Ras Mahddy
