Sean Paul Ranks at Top of List of Spotify’s Highest Earners

Jamaican recording artist Sean Paul currently ranks at the top of high Caribbean earners on Spotify, the most popular music streaming service in the world. Spotify controlled some 31 percent of the global streaming market as of January 2022. Comparatively, Apple Music comes in second with just 15 percent of the market, and Amazon Music […]

Alton Ellis Hit Song Featured in Adidas 2023 Ad Campaign

In 1967, Alton Ellis, the “Godfather of Rocksteady,” recorded his cover of the song, “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” by the American singer, Brenda Holloway. The Ellis cover – there have been 28 versions of the song, and ten other songs have sampled it – became a major hit for him after being published […]

Protoje Scores Second Grammy Nomination in best Reggae Album Category

“This is not your parent’s reggae…an avant-garde sonic montage that propels his exceptional vocal flow and lyrical complexities to greater heights….” – Rolling Stone “a melodic rift between isolation and family, love and betrayal, light and darkness…sentient sounds sail over one drop dubwise beats…lyrics are alert, yet nothing is forceful, and Protoje’s vocals swiftly switch […]

Jamaican Sports Icon Chris Gayle Featured On Album With Grammy Winner Ms. Lauryn Hill

Jamaican sports icon Chris Gayle, also known as the ‘Universe Boss’, will headline an album with Ms. Lauryn Hill. The highly anticipated song “Perfect Match” recorded with Kali Ranks at the Battery Studio in New York will appear on the Billboard album series “Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica, The Asian Edition”. The single was Remixed […]

Photo Highlights: In Association with Real Yute Promotions, Stone Love’s ‘Extraordinary 50th Anniversary Showcase’ in Miramar, Florida was Splendid

Winston ‘Fada Pow’ Powell’s venerable Stone Love Movement, the highly-acclaimed sound system based out of Kingston, Jamaica recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary Miramar, Florida as a showcase in association with Real Yute Promotions.  Indeed, it was a massive and festive night at Miramar’s Readiness Center that featured special guest artists Wayne Wonder and Louie Culture […]

Sizzla’s Rage Against DJ Khaled – Are You Quick To Condemn And Pick Sides?

Sizzla went on a streamed rage recently, opening up on a dispute that has developed between himself and DJ Khaled. Sizzla Kalonji whose given name is Miguel Collins broke the platinum disc DJ Khaled sent him into pieces and set it afire. The event was captured on video and posted on Sizzla’s Instagram page, in […]

Koffee Featured on Sam Smith’s New Album

Jamaican Grammy-winning artist Koffee has a featured performance on the upcoming Sam Smith album, “Gloria.” Smith announced the track list of the new album on Twitter on November 11, 2022. Koffee is featured on the ninth track, which is entitled “Gimme.” Other musical artists feature on “Gloria” include R&B pop singer Jesse Reyz, Ed Sheeran, […]

WATCH: Former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh Release Collab Single with Popcaan

Jamaican Toni-Ann Singh, holder of the Miss World title in 2019, released a single with the dancehall artist Popcaan. The release of the duo’s “Next to Me” collaboration was announced via a post of the cover art of the single on Popcaan’s and Singh’s social media. The cover depicts the dancehall artist and beauty queen […]

WATCH: Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley Represent Jamaica at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jamaica was well represented at the 96th staging of Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Jamaica’s Grammy Award winners Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley made their presence known on the extravagant and massive floats that have made Macy’s parade a must-see attraction of the holiday season. Ziggy Marley was marking his second […]

This Jamaican Music Festival Makes List of Caribbean Festivals Worth the Trip

Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest has been included on the list of the 10 best Caribbean festivals compiled by U.S. News and World Report, which has determined that these are the festivals to enjoy in 2023. While the Caribbean always attracts travelers with its exceptional beaches, rainforests, and all-inclusive resort options, some of the best experiences can […]