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(Dancehall Mag) – “Damian and Damian in studio.” That’s how Cham captioned his latest Facebook post, and anyone who knows his government name caught the joke right away. Before he was Baby Cham, and long before he dropped the “Baby,” he was Damian Beckett, so this session puts two Damians from Jamaica in the same […]
(Jamaica Observer) – Veteran deejay Lieutenant Stitchie has died. Observer Online understands that the entertainer, whose given name was Cleveland “Cleve” Laing, died at hospital on Monday, just one day before he would have celebrated his 61st birthday. The tragic news comes less than 24 hours after the entertainer’s wife, Sophia Laing confirmed that he […]
(AP) – Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. Proceeds from online donations and ticket sales collected during the “Unidos por Los Nuestros,” or “United for Our Own,” concert […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival will return to Windsor Park Sports Stadium from October 23–25, bringing Grammy Award-winning artists, Caribbean music stars and leading Creole performers to the island for three nights during its Independence season. The 2026 festival lineup includes American R&B star Ne-Yo, Trinidad and Tobago soca superstar Machel […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – The Queen of Dancehall, Spice, and her powerhouse crew, Spice Army, have claimed victory at the Red Bull Culture Clash 2025 in London, solidifying their dominance in the world of sound system clashes. Taking place at DRUMSHEDS on March 8, the event saw a sold-out crowd of 10,000 fans witnessing a […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Reggae icons Sting and Shaggy recently brought their latest single, Til A Mawnin, to live television audiences with performances on LIVE with Kelly and Mark and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their whirlwind trip to New York City showcased the infectious energy of their new track, marking a major milestone in its growing success. […]
(Caribbean New Weekly) – Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has issued a public apology after facing backlash from conservative Christians in Jamaica for his performance attire during the “Fun in the Son” concert last April. The annual event, organized by Best Dressed Chicken, a brand under the Jamaica Broilers Group, is known for its commitment to […]
(Caribbean Loop)- Damian “Junior Gong” Marley is advocating for more Caribbean countries to remove restrictions around the use of marijuana. During his appearance on Night Two of the World Creole Music Festival in Dominica on October 26, the 46-year-old, who has been an advocate for the use of marijuana in both religious and personal use, […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Queen of Dancehall Spice has added another accolade to her illustrious career, officially receiving her platinum plaque from Canada for her chart-topping single “Go Down Deh.” The track, which features fellow Jamaican music legends Shaggy and Sean Paul, is from her Grammy-nominated album 10 and has solidified its status as a […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Minna LaFortune has officially entered her holiday album, Caribbean Christmas, for the 67th Grammy Awards. The album, which has received widespread acclaim, has been submitted in the Best Reggae Album category, while the single “Christmas is the Reason” is in the running for Best Global Music Performance. Caribbean Christmas offers a vibrant fusion […]
