Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Masicka continues his commanding run in 2026, closing out April with three standout releases that have collectively taken over charts, streaming platforms and global discovery engines.Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean
Jamaican dancehall star Konshens released Pool Party 2.0 on Friday, May 8, the follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pool Party album that helped reinforce his position as one of dancehall’s leading crossover acts.The original installment generated international attention, with records like “Back Dat Az
Late last month, violinist and composer Jessie Montgomery taught a Mentor Session to students from the Special Music School at the Kaufman Music Center (KMC), where she is an artist-in-residence for the 2025-2026 season. As one of the NYC-based performing arts and education non-profit organizations
It has been 50 years since Stevie Wonder released “Songs in the Key of Life.”Since that time, the 25-time Grammy winner has acquired notoriety, fame, and a plethora of titles befitting genius.He is the only male artist to ever win as many and remains title owner for being the best male soloist in a
When award-winning reggae crooner Romain Virgo romps onto the stage at the UBS Arena in Queens on Mother’s Day weekend, on May 9, the moment will be emotional as it is historic.“I’m grateful for the opportunity first of all,” Virgo, who will debut at the arena concert, told Caribbean Life on Monday,
Jamaica’s dancehall deejay Shaggy is the sole reggae headliner for the summer lineup of this year’s free Summerstage concerts in Central Park.Absent from last year’s stellar presentations of global, eclectic, music and dance showcases, the genre returns the two-time Grammy winning talent with “Frien
International recording artist Lady Da Flame has delivered a standout moment with “No One Like You (Remake)”, featuring reggae legend Sanchez.Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life on Monday, May 3, that the release is “a seamless, cross-generational collab
Dancehall artist Beenie Man is expected to headline the Best of the Best Music Fest, recognized as North America’s premier Caribbean music festival, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, during Memorial Day weekend at Maurice A. Ferré Park (Museum Park) in downtown Miami, organizers announced.Beenie Man will per
Internationally recognized DJ and producer DJ Jahmar delivers “Badmon Money,” featuring Dancehall heavyweights Cutty Ranks, Edley Shine, Wasp, and rising artist Shan Hill.Released on Friday, April 24, via Shinealous Records, the single stands as “a bold anthem bridging the roots of Dancehall with it
International recording artist and producer Edley Shine, one of the iconic voices behind the #DABIGVOICE brand and a founding member of the legendary duo Born Jamericans, has dropped his latest single, “Time & Place,” featuring Baby Ace.According to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey, o
