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Dancehall News Roundup:August 2025

| 2025-09-01

The dancehall scene is buzzing with energy as several big names and rising stars make headlines both locally and internationally.

Veteran firebrand Capleton is gearing up for a major return with his upcoming album, Heights of Fire. The project,...                

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The Story of Alkaline:From Humble Beginnings to Dancehall Greatness

| 2025-08-24

The story of Alkaline, born Earlan Bartley in Kingston, Jamaica, is one that embodies resilience, ambition, and transformation. Rising from modest beginnings, he has become one of the most influential figures in modern dancehall, known for his...                

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Dancehall Artiste Squash:From Salt Spring to Spotlight To Arrest To Plea Deal 2025

| 2025-08-20

Born Andrae (or Andre Maurice) Whittaker, Squash also known by the moniker 6ix Boss, emerged from Salt Spring, St. James, Jamaica. He carved a niche in the streets and underground circuits long before hitting the mainstream around 2016–2018....                

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Alkaline Hits Back-to-Back iTunes Reggae #1s, Locks Barclays Center for Aug 30

| 2025-08-12

Alkaline is on a hot streak this August. His new single “Priority” (released Aug 1) debuted at #1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae chart, and follow-up track “Key Man” also reached #1 days later, giving him two chart-toppers in one week. 
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Vybz Kartel Under Fire Over Provocative Video

| 2025-08-11

Vybz Kartel Under Fire Over Provocative Video
A video surfaced showing him dancing provocatively with an unidentified woman at a house party. Fans on social media expressed concern about his fiancée, Sidem Ozturk though others defended him,...                

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Shenseea Set to Collaborate with Mariah Carey on New Single “Sugar Sweet”

| 2025-08-05

Kingston, Jamaica – August 2025
Dancehall princess Shenseea continues her international takeover with a major announcement: a collaboration with Mariah Carey is officially in the works. The single, titled “Sugar Sweet”, is set to drop this...                

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1. Mad Suss Throws Himself for Kartel at Sumfest
Just before Vybz Kartel was crowned at Reggae Sumfest, there was a near‑live show disaster: video circulated showing Mad Suss protecting Kartel as a fan jumped the stage. The brawling support crew...                

This Week in Dancehall: Gold, Crowns, and Global Waves

| 2025-08-02

Skillibeng Strikes Gold in the U.S.
Dancehall star Skillibeng just levelled up—his feature on Tyla’s single “Jump” (also featuring Gunna) has earned Gold certification in the United States, crossing 500,000 units in sales and streams. Big...                

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Vybz Kartel First Major Return to U.S. Stage

| 2025-08-01

Earlier this year, Kartel returned to the U.S. stage after a two‑decade absence, selling out two shows at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
 His U.S. resurgence continued with the tour announcement, signaling a full-blown career...                

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One-Year Milestone of Freedom For Vybz Kartel

| 2025-07-31

July 31, 2025, marks exactly one year since Kartel was released from prison following the Privy Council’s overturning of his 2014 murder conviction due to juror misconduct. Since then, he’s:

Dropped the mixtape “First Week Out” within 24...                

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Dancehall Star Releases Surprise Summer Anthem

| 2025-07-30

Dancehall sensation Skillibeng shocked fans this weekend with the surprise drop of his latest single "Island Run." The upbeat track features a fusion of classic dancehall and modern trap rhythms and is already trending on...                

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