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Some albums announce an artist’s arrival; others confirm it. With Rebel Daawta, Aza Lineage establishes herself as one of modern roots reggae’s leading voices. Released June 19 through VP Records and Dub Rockers, her long-awaited debut is produced entirely by legendary sound-system pioneer King Jammy. Nearly a decade in the…
Vybz Kartel proves once again why he remains one of dancehall’s most influential and controversial figures with God & Time, an emotionally layered 14-track album released in June 2026. After debuting at number two on the iTunes Top Reggae Albums chart and landing at number six on the Billboard Reggae…
After keeping listeners engaged with several quality EPs, Jahmiel returns to the full-length format with Against All Odds. His fourth studio album gives him room to display the versatility that has made him one of dancehall’s most respected voices. Released through Sweet Music, the 15-track project moves among introspective reggae,…
Art is so captivating because it provides people with an outlet to express the human condition in their own unique way. It also gives others the chance to connect with said art in order to find new ways to explore their own experiences and the emotions surrounding them. Upon hearing…
There's something special about seeing an artist deliver a performance that feels almost too big for the room. At The Roxy in Los Angeles, LØLØ brought her God Forbid a Girl Spits Out Her Feelings tour to life with pop-punk energy, a polished production, and a crowd ready to sing…
More than 40 years into his career, Too $hort has absolutely nothing left to prove. But at 60 years old, the Oakland legend clearly has no intention of slowing down - or suddenly becoming someone other than Too $hort. Sir Too $hort, Vol. 2 (Drink & Smoke) finds him once…
I’ll admit that I approached Shaggy‘s Lottery with some hesitation. I have never been a huge fan, often finding his music too pop-oriented, polished, or occasionally cheesy for my reggae tastes. But Lottery completely caught me off guard. This is not the Shaggy album I expected - and I ended…
Some artists evolve by changing direction. Others remain steadfast in the message that defines them. For more than three decades, Capleton has built one of reggae’s most respected catalogs through uncompromising music rooted in Rastafari, righteousness, and truth. With Heights of Fire, his first studio album in 16 years, The…
Vybz Kartel proves once again why he remains one of dancehall’s most influential and controversial figures with God & Time, an emotionally layered 14-track album released in June 2026. After debuting at number two on the iTunes Top Reggae Albums chart and landing at number six on the Billboard Reggae…
After three decades of making music, Gentleman doesn’t sound like an artist with anything left to prove on Gratitude. Maybe that’s exactly why his ninth studio album feels so natural. Released August 28, Gratitude is a 17-track collection centered on life, acceptance, vulnerability, and appreciating the moment. The album’s press…
There is something immediately familiar about Too Too Bad. Not familiar in the sense that Buju Banton is simply looking backward or trying to recreate what he has already done, but in the feeling - the grit, swagger, bass, and unmistakable Jamaican dancehall energy that defined so much of his…
On June 11, 2026, Jamaican music lost one of its true pioneers when Stranger Cole passed away at the age of 85. For more than six decades, his voice, songwriting, and entrepreneurial spirit helped shape the sound of Jamaica from the earliest days of ska through the rise of rocksteady…
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