Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - For 16-year-old rising star, Jalessa Lazarus, this month has been bitter sweet. The teenager is set to release her new single, ‘Freedom,’ but even as she delivers musically, she is reminded of her grandmother who passed away in May this year, after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. “She would always tell me I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” said the youngster as she reminisced on the encouragement, she often received from her family matriarch.

A committed Christian, Derrick Scott is never afraid to express his unyielding faith in God. The singer shows that passion on Deliver Me, his latest song which was released in mid September. He produced the track for his DScott Music label.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum (TTCM) says it has been forced to shut down its operations “until further notice” even as it reiterated its commitment “to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival”.

Roseau, Dominica - Dominican Bouyon artiste Reo (Dario Sebastien) is heating up YouTube with his latest release, “Jolie BB,” a collaboration with Martinique’s Maurane Voyer.  In just a week since its release, the official music video racked up an impressive 115,000 plus views on YouTube, drawing attention to the song amongst French-speaking audiences and highlighting the potential for Bouyon to reach new listeners across Martinque and the wider French Caribbean.

Kingston, Jamaica — Following a rollout over several months that introduced listeners to a series of individual releases, Ghetto Youths International unveils the complete No Better Riddim on Friday, October 16.

Miami Carnival is entering its 43rd year with an expanded 2026 program that reflects both the growth of South Florida's Caribbean community and the increasing international reach of the celebration.

Unstoppable, the debut album from Sita Lyrical, will be released on October 30th through Wraif Music and Bless Music Team. It contains Face Up, a risque track that is meant for conservative fans.

While she long admired Jamaican artists such as Buju Banton and Spice, it was not until this year that Bahamian rapper Starr Trilli recorded her first dancehall song. That experience whetted her appetite and inspired a follow-up.

When Colin “Iley Dread” Levy decided to start a record label in 1995, he did not want to focus solely on music. He wanted the company to reflect the benevolence of his Rastafarian faith.

The latest edition of Tad’s International Record’s Reggae Jammin compilation album was released on October 9. Vol 6 contains 17 songs, mainly by veteran artists.

One month after releasing his most spiritual work, Hopeton Lindo continues to show faith on Praises, a song produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden.

Not many artists can say Sly Dunbar played on their first song, but Lebanese singer Fred Debs is among that rare group. The legendary drummer, who died last January, backed him on Seasons, his debut single.