Caribbean Music Awards 2026: Full Winners List Revealed As Dancehall And Reggae Take Center Stage

Caribbean Music Awards 2026: Full Winners List Revealed As Dancehall And Reggae Take Center Stage

The full winners list from the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards has now been revealed following the inaugural Trinidad and Tobago edition of the ceremony. The fourth annual event took place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain on September 19 as part of the three-day Elite Weekend Experience. After the ceremony, the complete results have now been finalized across more than 40 categories covering Dancehall, Reggae, Soca, Bouyon, Zess,…

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Dancehall Makes Its Mark At 2026 Caribbean Music Awards In Trinidad

Dancehall Makes Its Mark At 2026 Caribbean Music Awards In Trinidad

Dancehall made a strong impression as the Caribbean Music Awards officially arrived in the region for the first time. The fourth annual ceremony took place Saturday, September 19, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, bringing artists from across the Caribbean together for the awards’ historic Trinidad debut. For Dancehall, the night produced several important moments, including a major win for rising Jamaican artiste Ayetian and another…

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Skillibeng Joins JAE5 And J Hus For “TAKE NOBODY” On Restricted Soundtrack

Skillibeng Joins JAE5 And J Hus For “TAKE NOBODY” On Restricted Soundtrack

Skillibeng continues to expand his international reach with “TAKE NOBODY,” a new collaboration with JAE5 and J Hus. The track arrived on September 10, 2026. It also appears on the soundtrack for the upcoming film Restricted. The collaboration connects Jamaican dancehall with the UK and wider African-influenced sounds that JAE5 has built his production career around. For Skillibeng, the record adds another international placement to an increasingly diverse catalogue. Skillibeng steps into a global collaboration…

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Skillibeng Revives “Zapper” With New Music Video As Dancehall Clash Continues

Skillibeng Revives “Zapper” With New Music Video As Dancehall Clash Continues

Just when it seemed like Skillibeng’s “Zapper” had already had its moment, the dancehall artiste has brought the record back into focus with an official music video. Originally released on August 20, 2026, “Zapper” was Skillibeng’s response to a growing lyrical clash involving Masicka and Intence. The record quickly became one of the most talked-about diss tracks in dancehall. Now, with the full visual arriving weeks after the original release, Skillibeng is giving the song…

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The Summer Send-Off: Hip-Hop, Reggae & Dancehall Deliver New Music

The Summer Send-Off: Hip-Hop, Reggae & Dancehall Deliver New Music

As summer 2026 begins to wind down, the music is showing no signs of slowing up. Friday, August 28 brings a packed release day across hip-hop, reggae and dancehall, with major albums, international collaborations, music videos and new singles all competing for attention. From Rod Wave’s emotional new album to Yung Miami expanding her biggest solo hit, Kabaka Pyramid returning to his roots and a new generation of dancehall artists keeping the genre active, the…

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Masicka vs Skillibeng: Who Would Win in a Dancehall Clash?

Masicka vs Skillibeng: Who Would Win in a Dancehall Clash?

A hypothetical stage clash between Masicka and Skillibeng would put two very different versions of modern Dancehall against each other. Both artistes have established themselves as major names in Jamaican music, but they have taken very different routes to the top. Masicka has built his reputation around lyrical precision, street credibility and the traditional foundations of Dancehall. Skillibeng has pushed the genre in a more experimental direction while becoming one of its strongest international crossover…

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Ayetian Turns Up the Heat With “Fyah” Music Video

Ayetian Turns Up the Heat With “Fyah” Music Video

Jamaican-Haitian dancehall artist Ayetian is turning up the energy with the official music video for his track “Fyah.” The visual premiered on Saturday, August 15, 2026, giving fans a new look at one of the standout tracks from his debut mixtape, JamPack. A High-Energy Dancehall Cut “Fyah” originally dropped on July 10 as the ninth track on JamPack. The song blends modern trap elements with traditional dancehall rhythms. Countree Hype and Nvtzz handled the production….

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Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan & Alkaline Lead Dancehall Showdown at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan & Alkaline Lead Dancehall Showdown at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Dancehall’s biggest stars are set to battle for top honors at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, with a stacked list of nominees highlighting another massive year for the genre. The fourth annual ceremony takes place on September 19, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. It marks the first time the awards will be held in the Caribbean after three consecutive editions in Brooklyn, New…

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Rob49 and Skillibeng release “Bad Bitch” official music video

Rob49 and Skillibeng release “Bad Bitch” official music video

American rapper Rob49 and Jamaican dancehall star Skillibeng have released the official music video for their collaborative single “Bad Bitch,” continuing the momentum behind one of the summer’s most talked-about cross-genre releases. Originally released on June 5, 2026, the track blends Rob49’s gritty New Orleans rap style with Skillibeng’s melodic, trap-influenced dancehall delivery. The collaboration was released through Rebel/Geffen Records and has quickly gained traction across streaming platforms. The official music video matches the song’s…

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Decades of Dancehall: The 5 Most-Streamed Songs on YouTube in Jamaica

Decades of Dancehall: The 5 Most-Streamed Songs on YouTube in Jamaica

Jamaica’s Streaming Era Over the past decade, Jamaica’s music scene has changed through the growth of digital streaming. YouTube has become one of the country’s biggest platforms for discovering and supporting music. Since YouTube began tracking regional streaming statistics in September 2014, the platform has shown which songs have connected most with Jamaican listeners. Dancehall remains Jamaica’s dominant sound. However, the streaming era has created a new way to measure success. Songs can now build…

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