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Following a record-breaking and fastest-ever sellout of its 2025 edition, Reggae Land says it is matching demand by expanding into a three-day festival for the first time. Reggae Land said on Monday, March 9, that its July 31 edition will headline global superstar Burna Boy, who plays the festival for the first time.  “One of the most influential artists of his generation, Burna Boy’s appearance represents another landmark moment for […]

Willie Stewart is not finished telling Jamaica’s story. The former drummer of the legendary reggae band Third World has released a new single, “Have a Little Faith,” a humanitarian anthem grounded in resilience, unity and spiritual strength. For Stewart, the record represents more than new music; it is a continuation of a mission that began decades ago on stages around the world. As a key member of the Grammy-nominated group […]

The Brooklyn-based Jacqueline Hopkins Choir on Sunday, March 1, headlined a “joyful and meaningful” Black History Month Concert at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church on Hawthorne Street in Brooklyn. According to Chris Bryant, the church's organist and music minister, it was the church’s second annual concert celebrating what Bryant described as “the rich choral and instrumental works of African American composers,” including Jamaican-American composer Jacqueline Hopkins, founder and president of the […]

Igniting a blunt, bold, and brilliant sonic era today, internationally acclaimed dancehall superstar Masicka serves up a brand-new single entitled “Life of Sin” via Def Jam Recordings. Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life on Friday, Feb. 27, that the track arrives as Masicka’s first release of 2026, heralding more music to come very soon. Produced by Leon “Kabba” Brown and Lenoi Bent, Tomlinson, CEO of Destine Media, […]

Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Mr. Lexx, also known as Lexxus, returns with a brand-new single titled “Slow Mo,” released on all major digital platforms on Feb. 27, 2026. Produced by Right Energie and D3Roux, Brooklyn-based, Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie Driven told Caribbean Life on Monday, Mar. 2, that “’Slow Mo’ showcases Mr. Lexx’s gritty, unmistakable vocal delivery paired with contemporary production, offering a smooth yet commanding record that reflects his continued […]

Randy’s 50th Anniversary, originally released in 2008 only on CD, documents the early years of Randy’s, the record store and studio at 17 North Parade in Kingston, Jamaica, which laid the foundation for the Jamaica, Queens-headquartered VP Records, considered the world’s largest reggae/dancehall label. VP Records’ Project Manager Adam Prescott told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Feb. 3, that Chapter One covers recordings from 1960 to 1971, with selections from Bob […]

For Guyanese-born artist Nesta Nelson, winning the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport-organized Mashramani Dancehall Monarch title in Georgetown is a moment she will cherish for the rest of her life. “It feels great because being a woman in a male-dominated competition,” she told Caribbean Life after winning the competition on Sunday night, Feb. 15. “I had to level up triple times more to earn that title.” The East Coast […]

The Jamaican-born King of Lovers Rock Beres Hammond will headline the “Reggae Meets Soul” Mother’s Day celebration at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Saturday, May 9. The UBS Arena, located at 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, on the grounds of Belmont Park, sits on the border of Queens and Nassau County, making it easily accessible from New York City and Long Island. Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, the Jamaican-born, New […]

Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born reggae artist Minna LaFortune has released her latest single, “African Women,” a powerful anthem dedicated to African women and women of African descent worldwide. “With its infectious beat and heartfelt lyrics, the song serves as a vibrant celebration of strength, resilience, and the significant contributions of African women in society,” LaFortune told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Feb. 17. She said “African Women” is more than just a song. […]