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Demarco Drops New Track ‘Murderer’ on YouTube

Demarco didn’t waste words announcing his latest release just fire emojis, a gun, and the word “Murderer.”

Naomi Cowan Is Taking Fans Inside Her JUNO-Winning Album One Song at a Time

Naomi Cowan isn’t letting 2026 close out without giving *Welcome to Paradise* its proper flowers.

The artist announced a new series called “Inside Paradise,” a week-by-week deep dive into every song on her JUNO Award-winning album, tracing each track back to where it came from.

Shaggy Teams Up With Jeremih on New Track ‘Lottery’

Shaggy just dropped “Lottery,” a new collaboration with R&B singer Jeremih, and the pairing alone is enough to turn heads.

450 Set for Caribbean Music Awards Debut Performance in Trinidad

450 is heading to Trinidad and Tobago with something to prove. The dancehall artist is set to perform at the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards on Saturday, September 19 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, and he is treating it as a genuine milestone rather than just another booking.

Skatta Burrell Hits #1 on Billboard Global 200 as Karol G’s ‘BbY WOW’ Samples ‘Coolie Dance Riddim’

A 23-year-old riddim just topped the Billboard Global 200. That is the story behind Karol G’s “BbY WOW,” which samples Skatta Burrell’s “Coolie Dance Riddim” and has now carried the Jamaican producer to the very top of one of music’s most competitive global charts.

What Is a Riddim? Dancehall’s Version System Explained

If you have spent any time around reggae or dancehall music, you have almost certainly heard the word “riddim” without necessarily knowing what it means or why it matters so much.

The Diwali Riddim: History, Producer & Every Major Song on It

The diwali riddim is one of the most consequential backing tracks in the history of popular music.

How to Speak Jamaican Patois: A Beginner’s Guide

Learning how to speak patois means stepping into one of the most linguistically rich and culturally significant creole languages in the world.

The Bam Bam Riddim: History, Producer & Every Major Song on It

When most people say “Bam Bam riddim,” they are referring to one of the most far-reaching rhythmic events in the entire history of Jamaican music: Sister Nancy’s 1982 recording of “Bam Bam,” which itself rides the foundational Stalag riddim produced by Winston Riley.

The Sleng Teng Riddim: History, Producer & Every Major Song on It

The Sleng Teng riddim is the most consequential rhythm in the history of Jamaican popular music.