Trending · November 1, 2026
Romain Virgo has released his new single "My Woman & I" alongside its official music video, announcing on Facebook that "the wait is finally over." He credited SAMO Jesse James with the visuals, with the video's credits naming Mr. G as producer and Samo as director, and kept the rollout simple: single and video together on day one. The lovers rock release fits the lane Virgo has owned since his 2007 Digicel Rising Stars win, and no larger project or live dates have been announced yet — for now, the song and video speak for themselves.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · November 1, 2026
Malie Donn has swept the top three spots on Jamaica's Apple Music chart with his "Van Cleef" trilogy — Pt 3 at No. 1, Pt 2 at No. 2 and the original at No. 3 on the October 31 chart. The series has reportedly passed 30 million streams across platforms, with Pt 3 drawing roughly 300,000 YouTube views in its first 48 hours. The sweep caps a breakout season that includes his September debut album The Golden Child on VP Records.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 31, 2026
Konshens, Tanya Stephens and Spragga Benz have joined Buju Banton in defending Beenie Man against Prime Minister Andrew Holness's criticism of entertainers who question Hurricane Melissa relief spending. Konshens argued crowds come for Beenie Man's talent, hard work, catalogue and sacrifice — "Beenie did not tear down Jamaica, he questioned the GOVERNMENT!!" — while Tanya Stephens asked "Which lie Beenie tell?" and Spragga Benz called for published progress figures on roofs, schools, water, electricity and outstanding household assistance. The row began with Beenie Man's ITV News interview and Holness's Black River Hospital response, and now stands as a chorus of artistes asking for accountability rather than a two-man exchange.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 31, 2026
Sean Paul and Future Fambo have premiered a two-song video pairing "Money Money (Remix)" and "Rong Bong" on Sean Paul's YouTube channel. The release, produced by Supa Hype and Sean Paul's Dutty Rock label, arrives October 30 as a weekend watch. Behind it is a real mentorship story: Fambo credits Sean Paul with funding his return to Jamaica from New York and encouraging his rehabilitation, calling it a full-circle moment.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 30, 2026
Buju Banton has fired back at Prime Minister Andrew Holness after Holness accused entertainers of waving Jamaica's flag to sell tickets while tearing the country down abroad. In a social media post, Buju wrote "we do not wave the flag, we are the brand Jamaica," arguing that drawing audiences into Jamaican culture takes hard work, credibility and a body of work. The clash follows Beenie Man's ITV News criticism of Hurricane Melissa relief distribution and Holness's October 28 Black River Hospital response calling those comments a lie. Neither Beenie Man nor Holness has answered the other's latest remarks directly.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 29, 2026
Capleton returned to a Dominica stage after 20 years, playing to a capacity crowd at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau last Friday at the World Creole Music Festival, with fans singing along line for line. He previewed new material including "Heights of Fire," said the wait came down to scheduling rather than any falling out, and called Dominica's fans some of his biggest and most loyal. He also has a children's empowerment song with Luciano on the way, and his Live Wire debut at The Wharf Estate, Clarendon, is this Saturday, October 31.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 29, 2026
Valiant has released his new single "Coverage" with an accompanying video, pairing the drop with a brief health update. "I'm recovering very well," the dancehall artist wrote on Instagram, thanking fans for their messages. He did not say what he is recovering from or offer a timeline, and it is not yet known whether the single is a standalone release or the first look at something bigger. The track is out now on all streaming platforms.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 29, 2026
Andrew Tosh and Anthony B led the musical salute to Peter Tosh at Tosh Fest 2026 at Woodstock Beach in Negril on October 17, marking 50 years of Legalize It, as patrons braved rain to honour the late singer. The celebration opened with Nyabinghi drumming and a legacy screening, with Mutabaruka, Medisun, Karbon, Dahvid Slur, Aza Lineage and Rory Stone Love also contributing. The wider commemorative week ran from October 14 to Peter Tosh's earthstrong on October 19 in Belmont, Westmoreland. Anthony B, on Reggae Vibe Media's interview shortlist, said he chose to follow Peter Tosh rather than follow the crowd.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 28, 2026
Masego's new single "Hello," featuring Buju Banton and taken from his album "Fix Your Face," flips Shawty Lo's 2008 hit "Dey Know" into a dancehall party, with a new video directed by Cam Hicks that puts both artists in the middle of a dancing crowd. The Jamaica-born, Virginia-raised Masego circles back to his roots, while Buju brings decades of dancehall weight to the record. The video arrives as Masego tours behind the album, leaving fans to wonder whether Buju will make a surprise appearance on any of the dates.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 28, 2026
Squash was transferred to ICE custody on Tuesday after his release from the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana, ending a 27-month federal sentence for being an alien in possession of a firearm. As part of his guilty plea he acknowledged he would face removal proceedings, and his case will now go before an immigration judge. No confirmed deportation date has been provided, so any return to Jamaica awaits the outcome of those proceedings. The story contrasts with Rygin King's homecoming this week after months in US immigration detention.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 28, 2026
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