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Mr. Vegas once again proved why he’s considered one of the greatest dancehall performers of all time. The “I Am Blessed” Jamaican-born singer, whose real name is Clifford Smith, was in “top form” at the star-studded Reggae Fest 2025 Saturday night, Aug. 30, at the Barclays Center, downtown Brooklyn, according to Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie […]

Antone’s, the legendary music venue located in Austin, TX, kicked off its 50th year celebrations with a new five-disc, 41-track box set Antone’s: 50 Years of the Blues, which was released on August 22 on the label New West Records. The collection pays tribute to “one of the most storied music venues in Austin,” according […]

GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar Sean Paul has added a new title to his legacy: Creative director. For the first time in his career, Sean Paul steps behind the lens with the release of his AI-directed music video for his smash single “Ginger”—a bold fusion of dancehall, cinema, and cutting-edge technology. “Always one to innovate, Sean […]

In picture-perfect weather, Vincentians from all walks of life on Saturday, Aug. 16, converged on the picturesque and expansive Heckscher State Park in East Islip, Long Island for the massive Vincy Day Picnic. Nationals trekked from as far as Canada and Miami, as well as from their homeland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, for the […]

With just days remaining before the highly anticipated Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) at the prestigious Kings Theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Caribbean Elite Group (CEG), organizer of the event, says that legendary Jamaican-American artist Busta Rhymes will receive the Elite Icon honor. “This prestigious award recognizes his significant influence on the […]

Reggae star Tarrus Riley is back with a soulful yet light-hearted new single, “You + Me = Good Life.” Produced by Kareem “Remus” Burrell for XTM.Nation, the track is “a sweet reminder that the simple things—love, joy, good company—are what truly make life beautiful,” according to Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson.  Built on a […]

Billboard-charting artist Tina, formerly known as HoodCelebrityy, is back and bolder than ever with her provocative new single, “Likkle MMM.” Released on Thursday, Jul. 31, the high-energy track, produced by Marvoni Beats — the Billboard-charting hitmaker behind some of dancehall and hip-hop’s most infectious rhythms — is “a fearless celebration of power, sensuality, and self-expression,” […]

Alkaline, one of Dancehall’s most influential voices, continues to command the genre’s attention with his electrifying new single, “Priority.” Produced by the acclaimed ArmzHouse Records, this latest release highlights both Alkaline’s innovative artistry and the exceptional production talents that have made ArmzHouse a powerhouse in Jamaican music, entertainment publicist Rickardo W. Shuzzr, of Shuzzr.com, told […]

Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths, now celebrating an incredible 61 years in music, will share the stage with Beres Hammond, Cham, and Lady Da Flame for this weekend’s Beres Hammond & Friends concert series in the Tri-State area. The shows are set for Saturday, Aug. 16, at NJPAC in Newark, NJ, and Sunday, Aug. 17, at […]

Twelve-year-old Jamaican-Canadian singer and actress Jazmin Headley stunned the crowd with her powerful rendition of the Black National Anthem ahead of Claressa Shields’ undisputed heavyweight title win over Lani Daniels on Saturday, July 26, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Jazmin’s mother, Deborah Headley, told Caribbean Life on Monday, July 28, that the […]