With more than a billion global streams across his catalog and a decade of consistently bridging dancehall, reggae, and R&B for international audiences, Kranium has reached another career-defining milestone.The Jamaican hitmaker has earned his second RIAA Gold certification as a lead artist, as his
Fresh off a major global moment, Trinidad & Tobago Soca icon Denise Belfon is bringing her legendary catalog to Rum Island Festival as the newest addition to its inaugural lineup, according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Paul Thom of the Thom Brand.He said Belfon’s classic anthem “Work (Put Yu
Acclaimed reggae vocalist Christopher Ellis has returned with a powerful new single, “My Sound,” an energetic celebration of Jamaica’s iconic sound system culture, sound clashes, and the traditional DJ styles that have fueled reggae music’s global influence for generations.Produced by Grammy Award-w
The Caribbean Music Awards’ (CMA) is set to return to Brooklyn’s King’s Theater for its highly anticipated fourth annual celebration.The event usually takes place on the Thursday before the massive West Indian-American Day Carnival Parade on Labor Day Monday. According to the Caribbean Elite Group (
For more than a decade, Jamaican dancehall artist Kranium has built a reputation as one of the genre’s most relatable storytellers, transforming everyday experiences into records that resonate far beyond the Caribbean, according to Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlins
The legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson on Friday, June 5, kicks off Black Music Month with a live recording of “Revelation & Jubilation: A Symphony of Spirit,” led by acclaimed conductor, composer, pianist and visionary artist Damien Sneed and the Orchestra of Tomorrow at the historic Town
In the aftermath of the successful release of Jemere Morgan’s uplifting single “Know Better,” Ghetto Youths International has launched “No Better Riddim,” a dynamic reggae compilation and juggling package produced by Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.Ghetto Youths I
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) said on Tuesday, June 16, that, throughout the 2026–2027 season, it will present 15 Well-Being Concerts, hour-long concert experiences that combine elements of mindfulness and deep listening with performance in an “immersive, nurturing space.”WMI said the
As the US marks its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, organizers of the NY All White Caribbean Jerk Fest said on Monday, June 15, that veteran Jamaican reggae singer Mikey Spice will headline the 3rd Annual Festival at Brush Park, 555 South, 3rd Avenue, in Mount Vernon,
Jamaican dancehall recording artist Masicka is set to deliver what is being described as one of the most anticipated weekends in dancehall this year with the announcement of his new album, “Forever Reign.”The album is expected to arrive worldwide on Aug. 14, via Def Jam, followed by Masicka’s debut
