Living in faraway Luxembourg does not stop Don G from keeping tabs with the latest developments in his native Jamaica. In late 2025, he got wind of a hot new ‘riddim’ called the WYFL and was determined to record a song on it.

Today, nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning icon Ziggy Marley released a powerful musical short film for his newest song “Racism Is A Killa,” off his recently announced upcoming album Brightside (via Tuff Gong Worldwide). A timely call to action, “Racism Is A Killa” likens the injustice of inequality to a deadly disease in need of eradication. Responding with hope and resiliency, Marley offers the antidote of love in his lyrical messaging. “Racism we gon beat ya/Racism we’ll defeat ya,” he affirms. Watch the video for “Racism Is A Killa”

When G Cole’s fourth album is released in April, fans will hear a different side to the South Florida-based artist. He delves into some serious topics, but prior to that project dropping, the singer goes mellow on I’m In Love.

NEW YORK/NEW ORLEANS - April 2026 belongs to Dr. Monty Alexander. The Grammy-nominated Jamaican-born pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz musicians alive, is set to deliver two landmark performances this month - first at New York City’s legendary Blue Note Jazz Club for a sold-out Easter weekend run, and then as the headliner of the Jazz Tent at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where Jazz Fest will honor Jamaica in an historic celebration under his banner.

 Gearing up for a scorching summer, internationally acclaimed dancehall superstar Masicka unleashes a simmering new single and music video entitled “Boasty” out now via Def Jam Recordings. 

In the five months since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, Sophia Brown worked tirelessly gathering relief items for the suffering in her native St. Elizabeth parish. 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – A 19-year-old Grenadian national has emerged as the winner in the multi-media category of the inaugural “Echoes of Us – Our Voice. Our Vibe” creative competition among young people that took place at the 15th edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XV) held here last August.

Kingston, Jamaica — “The Outlaw” Terry Ganzie is gaining significant traction on U.S. radio as his single “Same Africans” charges up the Spin Counts Top 150 chart, rising to #97 this week with a 38-position jump from #135.

Before he ruled the charts with dancehall rockers like Step Aside and Can You Play Some More, Beres Hammond was known for easy-listening tunes such as I'm in Love With You, which was a big hit in 1979.

It will be a bittersweet occasion for Willie Stewart at the Rhythms Of Africa shows, which takes place April 18-19 at Miramar Cultural Center in South Florida. He will use the events to salute good friends he has lost along the way, but celebrate the resilience of his homeland as well.

Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artist Amlak Redsquare steps boldly into the spotlight with “Fast N Pray,” a deeply resonant new single produced by DJ Baby Ace, now amplified by the release of its official visualizer following an immense wave of early buzz. Released this month, the record is already being embraced as a defining entry in the “New Age Roots” movement—anchored by Amlak’s commanding voice, militant consciousness, and unwavering spiritual message.

A fan of gospel music since his youth in Jamaica, Kenne Blessin grew to admire the frenetic sounds of soca while living in Antigua. He combines both genres for the We Worship Riddim, which was released in January.