Jamaican-American Army Veteran Maxine Reyes’ Latest Music Video ‘I Got You’ Hits 1 Million Instagram Views in 24 Hours
Multitalented Jamaican Maxine Reyes, a broadcaster with Jamaicans.com, has seen the music video for her latest song, “I Got You” gain over 2 million views on Instagram, with the first million achieved in its first 24 hours online. Reyes released four songs in 2023, and when this one featuring her daughter Victoria went viral, she […]
Jamaican Dancehall Artist Valiant Now Recording with Sony Music’s Epic Records UK
Valiant, who is a recent MOBO Award nominee in the Best Caribbean Music Act category, has joined the likes of Skillibeng, BEAM, Koffee, Protoje, and Lila Iké on Sony’s roster of recording stars. Koffee, Protoje, and Lila Ike signed with Sony’s Columbia Records UK and also have representation via Sony’s RCA Records in the United […]
Teejay, Capleton, and Masicka Light Up Miami at Yaad Vibez Show
Yaad Vibez brought reggae and dancehall to South Florida on December 23, 2023. Held at Mana Wynwood in Miami, Florida, the headliners included Teejay, Capleton, and Masicka. The first musical artist was dancehall sensation Teejay who performed numerous songs, including his bonafide summer hit ‘Drift’ with dancer and choreographer Gabbidon. Teejay invited eager fans to join him on stage to […]
Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire Amplifies Visions Band’s Christmas Eve in Fort Lauderdale
Christmas Eve ’23 in Fort Lauderdale had some Jamaican musical flavor all courtesy of Walshy Fire, DJ GQ, and a live performance from Visions Band. Dubbed ‘Visions Christmas Eve’, the event took place at a venue called Blue Martini—regarded as a premier cocktail lounge, restaurant, and nightclub in the city. The Christmas Eve event also […]
How Much Has Jamaican Music Evolve? Island Space Museum To Host High-Level Panel in Florida
The heartbeat of reggae is set to echo through Plantation, Florida, as Island SPACE Caribbean Museum orchestrates an insightful panel discussion that promises an exploration of the roots and offshoots of Jamaican music. On Saturday, January 20, 2024, the panel, “The Roots & Fruits of the Reggae Family Tree,” will be held at Island SPACE […]
Dancehall Sensation Teejay Takes Over Nigeria and New York with Remix of Viral Hit
Teejay, one of Jamaica’s most versatile dancehall artists hailing from Montego Bay, continues to make an indelible impact across the globe with “Drift,” one of the genre’s top-performing and standout songs of 2023. Today, the Up-Top Boss unleashed two genre-spanning remixes now available everywhere as the Drift Pack. Get it HERE via Warner Records. Moroccan-born, Bronx-bred, Grammy-winning […]
Damian and Stephen Marley Announce Co-Headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024
In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. Photo Credit: Chris Acosta The Marley Brothers First Co-Headlining Tour This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique […]
Jamaica’s Beenie Man, Capleton, Shenseea to Headline 2024 Edition of City Splash Festival in London
City Splash Festival returns to London’s Brockwell Park on May 27, 2024 to once again celebrate the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond. This year’s line-up is another massive one with the likes of Capleton, Beenie Man, Shenseea, Busy Signal, Anthony B, Black Sherif, Ding Dong, Libianca, Lojay, Queen Omega, Busy Signal, […]
Damian and Stephen Marley Announce Co-Headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024
In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. The Marley Brothers First Co-Headlining Tour This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique showcase to their […]
Jamaican Reggae Grammy Winner Shaggy Launches Boombastic Radio on SiriusXM
Grammy-winning reggae singer, rapper, and songwriter, Shaggy, has launched his own channel on SiriusXM radio. Boombastic Radio, named from Shaggy’s hit track, “Boombastic.” The new channel was announced at SiriusXM’s Next Generation Industry and Press Preview in New York. Sounds Curated by Shaggy Boombastic Radio features selections of reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats all personally curated […]
