The in-demand Jamaican producer chats with Billboard about his fast-rising "WYFL" riddim, Buju Banton's freestyle and his upcoming tour.

His hit single “2 Pretty” is a hot record in the streets of Jamaica and continues to gain momentum on the dancehall scene.

Dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to share the Reggae Sumfest stage on July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St Ann. The former dancehall rivals who led a pivotal period in Jamaica' ...

Billboard caught up with the production duo about their “Shake It to the Max” follow-up and that shocking Grammy snub.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — In 2016, the cover of the Yellow Pages brought Jamaica to a standstill. For the Kingston and St. Andrews editions of the directory, three artists were commissioned to create ...

Born Chinsea Lin Lee in Mandeville, Jamaica, Shenseea is the product of a Jamaican mother and a Korean father. As a child, she would go back and forth between St. Elizabeth and Kingston to spend time ...

Jamaican dancehall deejay Danny English has reportedly died from a diabetes-related illness. He was 54. The musician was best known for the 2002 hit “Party Time” alongside Egg Nog, which sampled the ...

Here’s a full list of the next-gen artists who performed at the 2026 IMC Island Vibes Showcase: Brown Skin Rae, Imani Beau, Kvdence, Kustiks, Kant10t, Jahdon, Mystic Warrior, Rally Banks, Ka$e, ...

Born Jamaal Saunders, Jay ShepHard represents “Da 242” with pride, fusing dancehall grit, reggae soul, island pop melodies, ...

Johanna Taylor teaches Jamaican dancehall choreography. Taylor got her start by taking West African and Afro Caribbean dance classes in the Bay Area. As she became a student of the craft, Taylor got ...

In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and ...