News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 25, 2025: This New Music Friday, the Caribbean once again proves its boundless creativity, with new releases spanning reggae, soca, dancehall, and dub. From Alborosie’s Nine Mile to Honorebel’s high-energy remix featuring Alison Hinds, this week’s lineup showcases the rhythm, innovation, and cross-cultural flair that define modern Caribbean music.

Alborosie Returns With “Nine Mile” – A Global Reggae Journey

Reggae icon Alborosie is back with Nine Mile, his ninth studio album — a rich blend of roots reggae, dub, bossa nova, and 80s rock. The record honors the influence of legends like Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Johnny Osbourne, and Augustus Pablo, while also exploring new sounds shaped by Alborosie’s global touring and collaborations.

Led by the singles “Come My Way” and “Trench Town Legend,” the album cements his legacy as one of reggae’s most innovative and authentic voices.

Stream here: Alborosie – Nine Mile

Honorebel, Alison Hinds & Ackah Dan Ignite Soca with “Roll Your Waist Remix”

Honorebel makes his Soca debut with “Roll Your Waist Remix,” featuring Queen of Soca Alison Hinds and multi-talented producer Ackah Dan.
Released under Phantom Music Group/Zojak Worldwide, the track blends Afro-Caribbean rhythms and Carnival energy with Alison’s signature spice and Honorebel’s global appeal.

With over 2.2 million YouTube views on the original track, the remix takes things higher — a celebration of Caribbean unity and creativity.
Stream now: Roll Your Waist Remix

“This song embodies the energy of Soca, the excitement of Carnival, and the unity of Caribbean culture,” Honorebel says.

The track will appear on Honorebel’s upcoming album Winner Circle (February 2026) and his 15th studio release in summer 2026.

Pablo YG Speaks Truth with “Fight and Lose”

Dancehall newcomer Pablo YG continues to impress with “Fight and Lose,” a powerful track tackling violence, corruption, and youth struggle. Produced by Tevin “YGF” Richards, the single follows “Celebration” with Jah Villani and “Maui Wowie” from his forthcoming debut album Key to the Century.

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Blindman Brings Hope with “Be Strong”

Roots reggae artist Blindman delivers a heartfelt anthem with “Be Strong,” featuring a powerhouse lineup that includes Aston Barrett Jr., Donald Kinsey, and Rica Newell — names synonymous with the Marley legacy.

Mixed by Josh Gannet, known for work with Wu-Tang Clan, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards, the track blends generations of reggae artistry with a universal message of perseverance.

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Nailah Blackman Ushers in the 2026 Soca Season

Trinidadian star Nailah Blackman is back with “As A Friend,” produced by Hang Jack and co-written with Mical Teja. Recorded at 47 Productions, the track delivers a modern Soca groove that blends emotional storytelling with infectious rhythm – the perfect start to the 2026 season.

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Omaiah Hall Drops Feel-Good Soca Vibes

Emerging artist Omaiah Hall debuts “Happy Feeling,” her first contribution to the 2026 Soca lineup – a bright, upbeat anthem celebrating Caribbean joy and positivity.

Omaiah Hall drops Happy Feeling.

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Ras Teo Brings Deep Roots Dub Energy

Roots defender Ras Teo follows up last month’s hit “Deh Pon Dem” with “Deh Pon Dem in Dub.” Produced by Zion I Kings and released via Forward Bound Records, the seven-track album transforms his conscious reggae sound into a meditative dub experience rich in spiritual texture and sonic depth.

Listen to Deh Pon Dem in Dub

The Beat Goes On

From roots reggae to Soca remixes, dub to dancehall anthems, this New Music Friday celebrates the pulse of the Caribbean – where rhythm, resistance, and joy converge. Each artist brings a fresh chapter to the region’s ever-evolving soundscape, reminding the world that Caribbean music doesn’t follow trends – it sets them.

BY NAN ET EDITOR

News Americas, LONDON, England, Weds. Oct. 22, 2025: The fashion world is celebrating a historic moment as Jamaican-roots British designer Grace Wales Bonner has been named Creative Director of Hermès Men’s Ready-to-Wear, making her the first Black woman to lead a major luxury fashion house. The announcement cements Wales Bonner’s reputation as one of the most visionary designers of her generation and marks a new chapter for the nearly two-century-old French brand.

Hermès confirmed the appointment in a statement, saying: “Hermès is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Wales Bonner as Creative Director of Men’s Ready-to-Wear. The Founder and Artistic Director of Wales Bonner has developed a contemporary and innovative approach to menswear over the last 10 years. Passionate about craft and culture, she will present her first collection for Hermès in January 2027.”

Pierre-Alexis Dumas, the General Artistic Director of Hermès, praised the designer’s global vision and depth of creativity. “I am really pleased to welcome Grace to the Hermès Artistic Director family. Her take on contemporary fashion, craft, and culture will contribute to shaping Hermès men’s style, melding the house’s heritage with a confident look on the now. Grace’s appetite and curiosity for artistic practice strongly resonate with Hermès’ creative mindset and approach. We are at the start of an enriching mutual dialogue,” Dumas said.

Jamaican heritage designer Grace Wales Bonner attends the Dover Street Market open house to celebrate Photo London 2025 on May 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Wales Bonner, the daughter of a Jamaican immigrant, responded with gratitude and purpose, calling the opportunity “a dream realized.”

“I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the role of Creative Director of Hermès Men’s Ready-to-Wear,” she said. “It is a dream realised to embark on this new chapter, following in a lineage of inspired craftspeople and designers. I wish to express my gratitude to Pierre-Alexis Dumas and Axel Dumas for the opportunity to bring my vision to this magical house.”

From South London to the World Stage

Born in South London in 1990 to a Jamaican father and an English mother, Grace Wales Bonner’s dual heritage has been the cornerstone of her artistic voice. Raised between Dulwich and Stockwell, she learned early on how identity, culture, and creativity could coexist in layered harmony.

After graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2014 with her acclaimed collection “Afrique,” she launched her namesake label later that year. Her brand, Wales Bonner, soon became known for blending European tailoring with Afro-Atlantic history, philosophy, and style.

Her collections—often inspired by music, post-colonial theory, and spirituality – earned her the LVMH Young Designer Prize in 2016, the British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund in 2019, and the CFDA International Men’s Designer of the Year in 2021. In 2022, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to fashion.

Grace Wales Bonner, Chance The Rapper at the UTA Pre-Met Soiree at Nubeluz held at The Ritz-Carlton on May 04, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Marsha Bernstein/WWD via Getty Images)

Jamaican Roots, Global Resonance

While based in London and Paris, Wales Bonner has never strayed far from her Caribbean roots. Her Jamaican heritage runs through her creative work – from her music-inspired collections to her collaborations with Adidas, where she reimagined the official Jamaican Football Federation kits. Each design blends heritage, rhythm, and pride, transforming national identity into global luxury.

Her work celebrates the Caribbean as a site of innovation, not limitation. “My mission,” she once said, “is to honor the beauty and intellectual history of the African diaspora through a refined and poetic lens.” With Hermès, that mission now steps onto the world’s most elite runway.

A Scholar, Curator, and Cultural Storyteller

Beyond fashion, Wales Bonner’s interdisciplinary approach has influenced museums and galleries worldwide. Her 2019 exhibition “A Time for New Dreams” at London’s Serpentine Gallery and her 2023 MoMA exhibition “Spirit Movers” explored how art, music, and spirituality intersect in the Black experience. Her shows attracted tens of thousands of visitors and positioned her as a bridge between haute couture and cultural scholarship.

A Caribbean Legacy in Paris

As Wales Bonner prepares to debut her first Hermès menswear collection in January 2027, her appointment marks a profound shift in how heritage and identity shape global luxury. She is not just designing clothes; she is redefining what power, creativity, and elegance look like from a diasporic perspective.

For the Caribbean, her ascent is more than symbolic – it’s proof that cultural excellence born from Kingston, London, and beyond continues to influence the world’s most prestigious stages.

By NAN ET Editor

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Oct. 13, 2025: Chronixx is back – and reggae music feels whole again. The Jamaican artist who helped redefine modern roots reggae has returned with Exile, his long-awaited sophomore album, and the world is listening. Released unexpectedly on October 10, 2025, the 17-track project arrived without hype or a headline single — just pure conviction, artistry, and spirit. Within hours, it shot straight to No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart, proof that in a noisy digital age, authenticity still cuts through.

Released under his own Forever Living Originals label, Exile carries a symbolic name — a meditation on solitude, self-work, and spiritual grounding. Chronixx, now 33, has spent years away from the spotlight. That silence, it seems, was preparation. This isn’t an artist chasing streams; this is a man returning home to his calling.

FLASHBACK: Chronixx performs onstage during All Points East on August 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

A Global Homecoming

Even without promotion, Exile resonated far beyond Jamaica. On Apple Music, the album entered charts across continents — No. 5 in Seychelles, No. 9 in Mauritius, No. 10 in Kenya, and No. 15 in Malawi, with similar traction across Europe and Asia. On iTunes, it hit No. 1 in Trinidad & Tobago, No. 2 in the Cayman Islands and Poland, and landed in the Top 25 in the U.K. and Germany. That reach underscores what reggae has always been — global, healing, and borderless.

The drop also coincided with Chronixx’s birthday — a serendipitous alignment fans dubbed “Chronixx Day.” Across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, the celebration felt like a family reunion. One fan wrote, “This is more than an album; this is a spiritual moment.” Another added, “Chronixx has given us a classic. Mad respect!”

Recording artist Devin Di Dakta captured the mood perfectly: “It’s a true Jamaican Sunday back ina di day — music a play loud, yard a sweep, Sunday dinner a cook. Home, family, love, joy.”

Back to the Roots, Forward With Vision

While Chronology (2017) made Chronixx an international name, Exile feels like a reclamation. The production leans analog — warm basslines, live horns, and stripped-back arrangements that honor the 1970s spirit of reggae while sounding defiantly current. There’s growth, yes, but not distance; he hasn’t abandoned the roots, he’s deepened them.

Tracks like “Family First,” “Keep On Rising,” “Resilient,” and “Don’t Be Afraid” stand out — soulful affirmations wrapped in intricate rhythm. Fans praise their sincerity: uplifting without being naïve, conscious without being preachy.

As one listener posted: “On this new album, he went back — like 70s beats, more live and analogue. It worked!”

Another echoed: “Chronixx was trying to do something different with Exile — and it worked.”

That collective approval speaks volumes. In a landscape dominated by viral singles, Chronixx released a 17-track album as one complete story — a bold artistic statement and a subtle act of rebellion.

Faith, Family, and Frequency

More than a record, Exile feels like a frequency — a spiritual recalibration. Chronixx sings not just to the ear but to the soul, urging listeners to reconnect with truth and self. The album’s sonic palette — meditative drums, ethereal harmonies, and grounded lyricism — mirrors the internal journey many in his generation are walking.

For the reggae community, it’s also validation. The genre often fights for space in a digital world that rewards quick content over timeless craft. But Exile’s success proves that depth still sells — and that the reggae faithful remain a global force.

A Return That Feels Like Renewal

Eight years after Chronology, Exile isn’t a sequel; it’s a rebirth. It shows that patience and purpose still matter in music — that silence can be strategy, and introspection can fuel innovation.

In Exile, Chronixx reminds us that reggae isn’t just rhythm — it’s revelation. It’s the sound of a people who’ve turned struggle into song and faith into fuel. And now, with his return, reggae’s next chapter begins where it always has — in truth, vibration, and love.

By NAN ET EDITOR

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 3, 2025: The Caribbean music scene is blazing this week with fresh releases across Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, and Traphall. From remixes and collabs to albums and anthems, here’s your roundup of the hottest drops for New Music Friday.

Honorebel ft. Alison Hinds & Ackah Dan — Roll Your Waist Remix

International recording artist Honorebel makes his Soca debut with Roll Your Waist Remix, featuring the legendary Alison Hinds and producer Ackah Dan. With Alison interpolating her global hit Roll It Girl and Ackah Dan’s Afro-Caribbean fusion, this remix is pure Carnival fire.

Alison Hinds’ roll-it- gets a remix.

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Skip Marley — Cry Wolf

GRAMMY®-nominated artist Skip Marley shares his bold new track Cry Wolf via Tuff Gong International/Def Jam Recordings. Produced by KTOE and Kardinal, the single calls for unity against injustice and propaganda, echoing his grandfather Bob Marley’s legacy while carving his own fearless sound.

Listen now across all platforms. The official video is coming soon.

Romain Virgo — Finally (over Protoje’s Feel It riddim)

Reggae crooner Romain Virgo teams up with Protoje on his new single Finally, voiced over Protoje’s Feel It riddim. Released via Ineffable Records and Protoje’s In.Digg.Nation Collective, the track blends Virgo’s smooth delivery with Protoje’s influential reggae vision.

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Courtney “Undah Privilege” Nevers & Mega B — Be Carefull

Actor and artist Courtney Undah Privilege Nevers joins forces with Mega B for the message-driven Be Carefull, produced by Podeville Production. A Dancehall Reggae warning about betrayal, the track pairs grit with reflection — and proves Courtney’s artistry goes beyond the screen.

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Ras Mista Fyah — Infinity (Album)

Reggae visionary Ras Mista Fyah drops his new nine-track album Infinity via Captain Fyah Records/Zojak Worldwide. Multilingual, spiritual, and deeply roots-driven, the project reflects resilience and unity, highlighted by tracks like Run Inna Babylon, Meh Nevah, and This Is Love.

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Ras Fraser Jr. — Nosey Neighbor, Know Bout We & Jah A Ruler

Always working, Ras Fraser Jr. follows up his collab with Anthony B (Most High Protect) with three fresh singles:

Nosey Neighbor (Love Star Music) — feel-good truth vibes

Know Bout We (with Raymie Rich) — Traphall meets smooth R&B

Jah A Ruler (Giddimani Records) — roots reggae at its sweetest

Free download/stream available here.

Final Word

From Skip Marley’s powerful call to action, Romain Virgo’s smooth reggae balladry, Honorebel’s Carnival-ready Soca debut, and Ras Fraser Jr.’s versatile triple drop — to Courtney Undah Privilege’s gritty anthem and Ras Mista Fyah’s spiritual roots journey — this week proves again that the Caribbean remains the pulse of global music on this new music Friday.