January 2026

Belizean-born artist Anfernee “BigBang Manifest” Pollard was gunned down during a fatal home invasion in his home in Las Vegas late Wednesday night.

Jamaican artist Chronic Law has been in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for over two weeks and remains held at a Florida facility, known by its controversial nickname, “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Whine & Kotch, the 2012 collaboration between Charly Black and the late J Capri, was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on Friday (January 30).

Recording artist Real Dreem is giving listeners an intimate look into his journey with the release of brand-new EP, PIVOTAL.

Dancehall artists Kiprich and Kizzy Don are in mourning after their newborn, Miracle, died this morning at 7, reportedly of cardiac arrest.

Emerging dancehall sensation Dolly Don is ecstatic at the great reaction to her latest single, Weh Me Like, a collaboration with reggae star Chuck Fenda.

Jamaican singer Naomi Cowan has secured her first-ever JUNO Award nomination, landing a spot in the “Reggae Recording of the Year” category for her debut album, Welcome To Paradise.

Kittitian artist Byron Messia has secured another accolade in Canada after Talibans II, his 2023 collaboration with Burna Boy, was certified Gold by Music Canada on Wednesday (January 28).

Sean Paul is mourning the loss of his beloved grandmother, Georgina K. Harrison. She was 101 years old.

Jamaican singer and first-time Grammy nominee Lila Iké has been tapped to perform in the opening number of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony this Sunday, February 1.