Seven Jamaican Albums Make Rolling Stone’s 76 Best of 1976, and a Dub Record Tops Them All
The highest ranked Jamaican album on Rolling Stone’s new list of the 76 Best Albums of 1976 isn’t by Bob Marley.[#item_full_content]
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Asake and Seun Kuti Submit Six Entries for 2027 GRAMMY Consideration
Two very different sides of Nigerian music are heading for the same Grammy race. Asake and Seun Kuti have submitted six entries between them for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, and both are chasing recognition in the Best African Music Performance category.[#item_full_content]
Protoje, Buju Banton, Cocoa Sarai and More Link Up on ‘Oh My’ for World Mental Health Day
A Buju Banton verse and a WondaGurl production credit don’t usually turn up on the same reggae track.[#item_full_content]
Capleton Drops New Jazzwad-Produced Single ‘Si Mi Yah’
Capleton didn’t bother with a long rollout for his latest. The veteran Jamaican deejay simply hit Facebook with a stack of siren and fire emojis and the news that “Si Mi Yah,” produced by Jazzwad, is “OUT NOW on iTunes and all digital platforms.”[#item_full_content]
Etana Books Two Nights at Soul Mama in Islington, With a Different Set Each Night
Etana isn’t running the same show twice. The Jamaican singer has confirmed she’ll play Soul Mama in Islington on October 17 and October 18, with two different sets across the two nights.[#item_full_content]
Funeral Service for Lt. Stitchie Set for November 14 in Kingston
Lt. Stitchie’s family wants the send-off to be open to everyone. The announcement posted to his Instagram doesn’t stop at relatives and close friends.[#item_full_content]
Grammys 2027: 119 Albums Enter the Best Reggae Album Race as First-Round Voting Opens
Capleton is back in the Grammy conversation, and this time he has a lot of company.[#item_full_content]
Diddy Taken to Hospital From FCI Fort Dix After Head Injury, Reports Say
An ambulance pulled away from FCI Fort Dix around 1 in the morning on Saturday. By later that same morning, Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly back inside.[#item_full_content]
The 12 Best Spice Songs, Ranked
Long before the viral challenges and the platinum plaques, Grace Hamilton was a Portmore girl stepping onto the Sting stage in 2000 with something to prove.[#item_full_content]
Jay-Z Sets Rap Box Office Record With $42.3 Million From Three Yankee Stadium Shows
Three nights in the Bronx just earned Jay-Z more than most rap tours make in a full year on the road.[#item_full_content]