BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) of Barbados and the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) have announced a partnership aimed at supporting the region’s creative talent ahead of this year’s edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) that gets underway here next month.

Jamaican reggae artist Ghost is making waves with a remix to, “Be Your Friend,” featuring Bounty Killer and Busy Signal to be released July 18th and pre-order available now..  It's a vibrant track that blends soulful vocals with infectious rhythms. Released in 2024, the song has garnered positive feedback both locally and internationally, reaffirming Ghost’s status as one of Jamaica’s most soulful voices.

New York, NY - Trinidad and Tobago’s global musical influence continues to rise as soca sensation Kes makes a vibrant appearance in the newly released Netflix film Madea’s Destination Wedding with his celebratory track “Love It.” The track, a joyful dancehall/reggae fusion written by Kitwana Israel, is featured in the soundtrack of Tyler Perry’s latest blockbuster, which premiered worldwide on July 11.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – This Heroes Weekend October 19, Jamaica’s capital city Kingston is set to host a powerful 30-Year Tribute to Sizzla Kalonji at Sabina Park.

New York, NY – After delivering back-to-back electrifying performances at BRT Weekend in the U.S. and the legendary Wireless Festival in the U.K., dancehall heavyweight Masicka is set to bring the same high energy to the Reggae Sumfest stage as he makes his highly anticipated return to the festival this weekend.

The fifth Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC) takes place July 26 in Snellville, Georgia with Ernel Earlington and Doxology back to defend their crown.

New York, New York — Reggae star Tarrus Riley is back with a soulful yet light-hearted new single, “You + Me = Good Life,” released today, Friday, July 25. 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.

New York, NY — International recording artist Lady Da Flame continues her unstoppable rise, landing the cover of Stardom 101 Magazine's Summer 2025 digital issue. The feature celebrates her genre-transcending impact, inspirational journey, and commitment to uplifting listeners through music that motivates, heals, and empowers.

New York, New York — Global dancehall superstar Sean Paul is officially joining the hottest track of the summer. The Grammy Award-winning icon lends his unmistakable voice to the official remix of Moliy’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly),” dropping this Friday, July 11 via Bashment Sound. The high-energy remix, titled “Shake It to the Max (TUFF)”, is produced by acclaimed hitmakers Disco Neil and Silent Addy.

Brooklyn, New York - Excitement goes hand in hand with Soca music and just as the thrill of another New York summer climaxes, one of T&T’s rising female artistes is unleashing a new song that’s guaranteed to make waves on the Carnival circuit. Trinidad and Tobago born and bred, Rreecey – still fresh on the Soca scene, but building catalogue and presence, has taken full control of her destiny, steering the trajectory of her career with this particular release that she says has strong international appeal.

As a young artist in the late 1960s, Bobby Floyd listened to singers later considered legends of reggae music. Among them were Delroy Wilson and Errol Dunkley.

Brooklyn, NY — July 2025 — Renowned entertainment brand Irish and Chin hosted the third U.S. installment of World Bash at the historic Crown Hill Theater, delivering a one-of-a-kind sound system stage show that celebrated authentic Dancehall culture.