King of the dancehall Vybz Kartel made the Top 5 for the first time in his career on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart. He ...

In July, Jamaica’s most influential living artist walked out of a Kingston prison after 13 years, drove straight to his mother’s house for a tearful reunion over steamed fish and okra — and dove ...

10 years ago, Vybz Kartel released his eighth studio album Kingston Story, a collaboration with Mixpak producer Dre Skull. Fast forward to 2021, and Vybz is still locked up for life on a murder ...

Vybz Kartel is in a celebratory mood. As he prepares for the 2025 Grammys this Sunday where he is nominated for his first Grammy award, the self-proclaimed “king of dancehall” is releasing Viking ...

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Vybz Kartel is making his official return to the states. The dancehall legend will be headlining a show in New York City in April, marking his first performance in the U.S. in over 20 years. The ...

Jamaicans often say to each other, “Jamaica is not a real place,” as we shake our heads at the beauty and madness of our birthplace. On last week’s episode of Jamaica Is Not a Real Place, a day before ...

Listen to 10 new must-hear reggae, dancehall and soca songs from artists like King Cruff, Problem Child and Tempa.

As the ongoing lyrical feud between dancehall deejays Tommy Lee Sparta and Masicka continues to gather steam, producer Cordel ...

Drake continues to show love to the artists who’ve shaped global sounds, and this time, he’s paying tribute to a dancehall legend. Following two back-to-back sold-out shows at Brooklyn’s Barclays ...

Vybz Kartel lit up Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena with a sold-out debut while Drake stunned fans with a surprise performance. Vybz Kartel electrified Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena Sunday night (October 26) ...

Dancehall king Vybz Kartel received his first legal win in years after getting his murder conviction overturned. Dancehall king Vybz Kartel received his first legal win in years, after getting his ...