Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, was released from prison in July 2024 after serving 13 years for a murder conviction that was overturned due to juror misconduct. Following his release, Kartel announced his highly anticipated return to the stage with the “Freedom Street” concert, held on New Year’s Eve at Kingston’s National […]
Trinidadian artist Kern “Trinidad Killa” Joseph recently faced copyright infringement issues with his track “Eskimo,” which utilized the “Big Links Riddim” produced by Full Blown Entertainment without proper authorization. As a result, the song was removed from platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud. In response, Trinidad Killa announced plans to recreate the beat […]
On January 4, 2025, reggae legends Beres Hammond and Buju Banton co-headlined the second staging of the Intimate Concert at Plantation Cove in St. Ann, Jamaica. The event also featured performances by Marcia Griffiths, Romain Virgo, Wayne Wonder, Bugle, and Empress Ayeola, delivering a night rich with reggae and dancehall music. Beres Hammond opened his […]
