Elijah Marley Performed His Dad’s ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ at FIFA Fan Fest Miami and It Hit Hard
Elijah Marley didn’t walk out to just any song at FIFA Fan Fest Miami. He performed “Welcome to Jamrock,” the 2005 Damian “Jr.
Riddim of a Republic: 25 Jamaican Songs That Conquered America
As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, we trace how an island of fewer than three million people rewired American pop culture, one bassline at a time.
Ziggy Marley Brought ‘Three Little Birds’ to the FIFA Fan Fest and the Crowd Felt Every Word
There’s something about hearing Bob Marley’s music performed by his own son that hits on a completely different level of personal.
Marcia Griffiths & Beenie Man to Headline Jamaica Independence Celebration in Lauderhill
Over 20,000 Jamaicans call Lauderhill, Florida home, and this August they’re getting a celebration that actually reflects that.
Aidonia Eyes New 2026 Project as ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Tops Caribbean Charts
Aidonia is not slowing down anytime soon. While most artists would coast after landing a chart-topping single, the 4th Genna is already locked in on what comes next, with his team confirming a new project is in the pipeline for 2026.
A$AP Rocky Stopped His LA Show to Shout Out Son Riot in the Crowd
The sweetest part of A$AP Rocky’s Kia Forum show in Los Angeles on June 27 had nothing to do with the setlist.
Lil Wayne Apologizes After Missing Maine Tour Kickoff, Reschedules Show
Lil Wayne kicked off his 20+ Years of Carter Classics North American Tour with a no-show, missing the scheduled opening night at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor.
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fever’ Just Got Certified Gold in the UK, His First Ever
Eight years after it dropped, “Fever” is still racking up hardware. Vybz Kartel’s 2016 dancehall cut was certified Gold in the United Kingdom on July 3rd by the British Phonographic Industry, after crossing 400,000 combined sales and streams in the country.
Burna Boy Just Became the Most-Listened-To African Artist on Spotify and It’s All Because of Shakira
Burna Boy has hit 47.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making him the most-streamed African artist on the platform right now.
Afro Nation Portugal 2026 Kicks Off: Burna Boy and Tyla Headline Day 1
Burna Boy headlining a festival is never a surprise at this point, but what makes Day 1 of Afro Nation Portugal 2026 genuinely interesting is just how much of the lineup reflects a shift in what “African music on a global stage” actually looks like right now.