There was a time in Jamaican music when bands recorded songs, many of them hitting the charts. That changed during the late 1980s when it was no longer cool to play instruments.

Los Angeles, CA - There is much that can be said about music giant and cultural stalwart, Shinehead. One can start by acknowledging his amazingly diverse talent and creativity. The international artist makes the phrase "triple threat" look light. Shinehead excels as a singer, rapper, deejay and DJ. Wait, not finished yet, as his music boldly transcends Reggae, Hip Hop, Dancehall and R&B.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Beautiful and immensely talented, Trinidad and Tobago Soca star on the rise, Jalessa Lazarus is set to perform in the upcoming semi- finals of the Junior Soca Monarch competition. ‘Waistline,’ a track written by Jason ‘Shaft’ Bishop and produced by Millbeats Entertainment, hears the 14-year-old speak on youths her age enjoying carnival, albeit without the vulgarity. She is conscious and smart. In fact, now being tutored at a private secondary institution, Jalessa balances her budding music career with academics and other performance art subjects that she enjoys.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Helon Francis won the Calypso Monarch crown here on Sunday night defeating preventing Soca superstar Machel Montano from repeating the feat he accomplished last year.

Lady Da Flame is continuing a vibrant spree of inspirational music with her new single "You Can Do It." A much needed source of motivation during times like these, "You Can Do It' sees the powerhouse vocalist moving minds, bodies and souls.

Plantation, FL – The vibrant sounds of reggae filled the air Sunday, February 2nd as Reggae Genealogy 2025 transformed Broward Mall’s northeast quarter into a living history of Jamaican music. From the soulful melodies of mento to the high-energy beats of dancehall, the festival took more than 1,200 music lovers on an unforgettable journey through reggae’s evolution. Attendees, proudly dressed in black, green, and gold, embraced the celebration of Caribbean culture, making it a night to remember.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad -For the very first time in the Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival space, an event that is focused entirely on the absolute enjoyment of all patrons, over all else, is being touted as a must attend fete. The food-inclusive shin dig, dubbed ‘Frolic’ is the brainchild of one of the country’s most pronounced radio personalities and hosts, Ken Simmons. This Friday, Ken’s highly anticipated, ‘Frolic’ debut will shut down any question surrounding the existing energy of Carnival Friday, laying to rest any concerns had about the vibe this once powerful and fantastic day on the carnival calendar, delivered to the world arriving on the island’s doorsteps.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Even as the biggest Soca stars prepare for one of the greatest carnival events in 2025, there is a very strong undercurrent of support being pledged for the new musicians who make up a brand-new statement in the season – Evolution The Band.

Los Angeles, CA - There is double the excitement brewing for DJ Papalotl, aka Buttahfly, who is celebrating Reggae Month and her 30th DJ-versary!

Dancehall star Shawn Ice says he's catching "Flights" not feelings this year! Music lovers should brace themselves for an amazing ride, as the wildly talented deejay is soaring with his new single "Flights."

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - PanTrinbago Monday defended the pricing structure for the annual steelpan competition this year, saying that the Panorama competition is a “showcase like no other”.

New York, NY - Multi-award-winning dancehall artist Sean Paul has never been one to chase trends. A globally renowned cultural force spent decades honing his craft, returns with “Nah Follow Dem” – a track that is both a hard-hitting sonic declaration and powerful expression of embracing authentic connections.