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Jamaican-born, New Jersey-based singer Irie is showing no signs of slowing down after a standout year in 2024, thanks to the success of his hit single “Chatty Chatty.” “Chatty Chatty” featured DJ Peter Metro, which Irie, whose real name is Wayne Campbell, said has garnered success in Jamaica. Irie told Caribbean Life on Monday that […]

The Caribbean Elite Group announced on Thursday, April 10 that more than 150 artists have been nominated in over 40 categories for the Third Annual Caribbean Music Awards, set for Aug. 28 in Brooklyn. “This landmark event will showcase the genre-defining artists and trailblazers who are shaping the dynamic future of Caribbean music,” the group […]

Award-winning Guyanese songwriter and vocalist Gucci Boss and Donlink Juzwun Entertainment executive produced a new album titled “Nice Time Riddim,” which dropped on April 3 and features 14 prominent artistes. The entertainer said he came together with the performers to create an exciting new genre of Guyanese ‘sporting’ music, which is a favorite of dancehall lovers. […]

Award-winning Guyanese songwriter and vocalist Gucci Boss and Donlink Juzwun Entertainment executive produced a new album titled “Nice Time Riddim,” which dropped on April 3 and features 14 prominent artistes. The entertainer said he came together with the performers to create an exciting new genre of Guyanese ‘sporting’ music, which is a favorite of dancehall lovers. […]

Jamaican and world-renowned Dance Hall artist Vybz Kartel says his days of bleaching his skin to make him look lighter are over. Speaking on Hot 97 radio this week, the legendary performer said that he had reviewed the practice and had decided to end it after several years. “I mean, in hindsight, it definitely had […]

The reggae fraternity in Jamaica on March 11 joined hundreds of family members, friends, and other music lovers in paying their last respects to reggae legend Cocoa Tea at The Verandah, Clarendon Park, Clarendon, Jamaica, according to Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner. The New York-based Turner told Caribbean Life on Monday that Cocoa […]

The music of Grammy-award artistes Gwen Stefani and Lainey Wilson took center stage at King’s Theatre on Flatbush on April 3 to bring awareness to women’s health. Thanks to “Women Who Rock,” a crusade to champion women in music and women’s health, the show, titled “Audacy Leading Ladies,” revved up the audience of hundreds of […]

Internationally celebrated soca artist Kees Dieffenthaller, frontman of Kes the Band, has made history once again — this time as the first soca performer to sell out two SummerStage concerts at Central Park within hours of going on sale. “Set for July 5 and July 6, 2025, these back-to-back sold-out shows mark a groundbreaking moment […]

After returning recently from several performances and TV appearances in the Gambia, West Africa, where he was given a hero’s welcome, Jamaican-born, New Jersey-based dancehall DJ Ras Emmanuel has dropped an explosive new single, “Jah My Provider.” On Tuesday, the award-winning Emmanuel told Caribbean Life that the new single is a collaboration with Kingston, Jamaica-based […]

Dancehall sensation Ding Dong is set to turn the music world on its head with the release of his highly anticipated debut album “From Ding Dong to World Ding,” dropping May 2. Ding Dong’s album marks a powerful new chapter in his already trailblazing career. It explores uncharted territory for the artist, offering fans a […]