Music & Entertainment

• Jamaican Artists Claim 57% of Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Debuts in 2026 August 4, 2026
  Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad falls to No. 10 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, extending its run to a second week and becoming the only album by a Jamaican artist released in 2026 to spend more than one week on the chart so far. The VP Records project debuted and peaked at No. […]
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• Rochelle Jordan Announces ‘Through The Wall’ Remix EP Series With Ron Trent Remix Of ‘I’m Your Muse’ August 3, 2026
  Rochelle Jordan introduces her 5-EP remix series ’Discs 1-5‘ with the Ron Trent remix of her hypnotic ’Through The Wall‘ cut ’I’m Your Muse.’ The post Rochelle Jordan Announces ‘Through The Wall’ Remix EP Series With Ron Trent Remix Of ‘I’m Your Muse’ appeared first on SoulBounce.
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• How ‘Jamaica Fried Chicken’ Has Turned Into One Of America’s Fastest-Growing Chicken Brands August 3, 2026
  When people think of Jamaican cuisine, staples such as jerk chicken, curry goat and ackee and saltfish often dominate the conversation. But for entrepreneurs Mr. Chin, Dejon Duncan and their business partners, another Jamaican favourite deserves a place alongside those iconic dishes: fried chicken. Long celebrated as a staple of Jamaican culture, fried chicken has […]
  Donovan Watkis
• Arlene Smith (1941-2026) August 3, 2026
  Singer-songwriter Arlene Smith, co-founder of pioneering ’50s girl group The Chantels, has passed away at 84. The post Arlene Smith (1941-2026) appeared first on SoulBounce.
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• Time Nah Wait – Isha Bel August 3, 2026
  Isha Bel has released her brand new single “Time Nah Wait”, the first taste of her upcoming project Rockfort Heart. Produced alongside drummer, singer, and producer Grub Cooper, the track is an uplifting blend of reggae, mento, and Caribbean fusion, celebrating traditional Jamaican culture and childhood memories through references to Ring Ding, Maypole, and classic playground games. […]
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• Vybz Kartel And His Fiancée, Sidem Öztürk Are Expecting A Baby August 2, 2026
  Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have revealed that they are expecting their first child together. The announcement came during Kartel’s headline performance at Reggae Land UK on Sunday at the Milton Keynes National Bowl in Milton Keynes, England. Addressing the crowd of more than 65,000 fans, the dancehall star told the audience to […]
  Donovan Watkis
• Komo Mai Bets on Experience Over Convention as Chef Shea Stewart Reimagines Jamaican Dining August 2, 2026
  KINGSTON — Jamaica’s restaurant scene has become increasingly competitive, but Chef Shea Stewart, proprierter of the latest addition, believes the next chapter is about far more than what’s on the plate. At Komo Mai, the dining and entertainment venue in the heart of Kingston’s commercial district, the ambition is to create a destination where cuisine, hospitality […]
  Donovan Watkis
• Tributes Pour In From Reggae Community Following Ras Ajai’s Death August 2, 2026
  The reggae and dancehall fraternity has been left in shock following the death of recording artist and actor Ras Ajai, with an outpouring of grief flooding social media from fellow musicians, promoters and fans. Among those paying tribute was Morgan Heritage member Gramps Morgan, who wrote: “Nooooo condolences to his entire family.” Singer Jesse Royal […]
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• Jamaican Actor Ras Ajai Who Appeared In Bob Marley: One Love Movie Has Died August 2, 2026
  Jamaican entertainer and actor Ras Ajai, born Brian Todd Boucher, has died, World Music View can confirm. The reggae and dancehall artiste, who gained international recognition for his role in Bob Marley: One Love, was fatally shot in his community of Waterford, Portmore, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Raised in Waterford, Portmore, he developed his […]
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• Slimmah Sound Keeps the Roots Tradition Alive with New Various Artists LP August 2, 2026
  Slimmah Sound continues to keep the flame of authentic roots reggae burning with the release of Slimmah Sound Meets the Roots Tribe Players. Staying true to its signature sound, the label brings together an impressive lineup of conscious voices including Micah Shemaiah, Mackeehan, I Man, Macka B and Idren Natural for a heavyweight vocal and dub showcase. The album is […]
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