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An Exclusive Interview with Jamweekly Magazine Jamaican reggae and dancehall artiste Tamo J is turning up the heat with his latest single, “Wasabi,” produced by Track Starr. In an exclusive interview with Jamweekly Magazine, the Luton-born, Kingston-raised artiste opens up about the inspiration behind his latest release, his musical journey, international achievements and the vision driving him forward. The title “Wasabi” perfectly matches the energy Tamo J brings to his musi

EXCLUSIVE JAMWEEKLY MAGAZINE PRODUCER INTERVIEW Billboard-recognized producer SkyBad is making a powerful statement with his latest body of work, Everybody Hates Chris, a 13-track album that debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums chart and currently sits at No. 4. Released on October 2, 2026, the project brings together an impressive lineup of dancehall and reggae heavyweights, including Beenie Man, Tommy Lee Sparta, Valiant, Malie Donn, Squash, Demarco, Byron Mess

Dancehall star Blak Ryno continues to make moves with his latest track, “GREAT,” accompanied by an official music video. The new track, produced by Guxxie Music, gives Blak Ryno another opportunity to showcase his lyrical ability and musical versatility and connect with fans while continuing to push his career forward. Over the past week, the artiste has been working hard while also speaking openly about some of the challenges he has experienced throughout his career. Blak Ry

Young photographer Jeviene Hoilett is celebrating a major achievement after being named the Most Outstanding Youth Artist in the Discipline of Photography at the 2026 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Visual Arts Competition. The recognition marks an important milestone in Hoilett’s developing photography journey and highlights the potential of young Jamaican creatives who are given the opportunity, guidance and encouragement to explore their talents. Hoilett, wh

Producer KOKO and artist EMARSHAL continue to strengthen their creative partnership with the release of their latest single, “P.A” arriving October 2, 2026. Short for “Personal Ashawo", the record takes a playful and unapologetic approach to attraction, relationships and the personalities that often come with them. The new release follows the duo’s previous collaboration, “SEMPE,” which arrived in February 2026 and introduced listeners to the musical chemistry between KOKO an

Haynes Record and 4JS Apparel Music are bringing together two generations of Jamaican talent with the release of “Supa Bowl,” a new collaboration between legendary MC Nuffy and rising artiste Dre-Don. Produced as part of the Haynes Lock Di Road Riddim, “Supa Bowl” pairs Nuffy’s established presence and lyrical experience with Dre-Don’s emerging energy, creating a collaboration designed to connect veteran artistry with a new generation of talent. The single is featured on th

By Jamweekly Magazine The war may be over, but for recording artiste Compass, the marathon continues. Following a highly publicized lyrical battle with dancehall superstar Demarco, Compass has continued to build momentum with his latest track, “Arcus.” The song arrives as another chapter in what has become a defining period for the artiste, demonstrating that his lyrical drive did not end when the battle did. “Arcus” follows Compass’ series of releases during the lyrical conf

By Jamweekly Magazine Reggae artiste Dillgin is back in the studio following a productive summer that saw him take his music across Europe and the United Kingdom. The veteran reggae voice used the summer tour as an opportunity to connect with international audiences, perform his music and continue strengthening his presence across the European reggae scene. The tour provided Dillgin with another opportunity to bring the authentic Jamaican reggae sound to fans overseas while

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Five years after its debut, Jamaican reality entertainment series 876Roommates is making its return for Season 2, promising a bigger production, fresh talent, greater fan involvement and J$5 million in cash and prizes. The comeback has been years in the making, but according to creator and CEO Kazrae “Mr. Bucktoe” Gray, it was the continued demand from fans that ultimately made it clear that 876Roommates needed to return. “The fans never gave up on the sho

Motivational Blueprint 2 (Positive Affirmations & the Best Motivational Speeches) is a unique 11-track spoken-word and motivational album bringing together voices and talents from Jamaica and Britain. Released on August 14, 2026, the project grew from an idea that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first material was written in 2023, with the project developing through recording and production sessions across Britain and the Caribbean. The album focuses on positive affir

Jamaican producer Blaqk Sheep is widening his international reach with “Back It Up,” a vibrant collaboration with Cameroonian recording artiste Black Coco that blends the pulse of Dancehall with Afrobeats influences while allowing both cultures to stand firmly on their own. Already gaining traction, “Back It Up” has surpassed 100,000 streams on Audiomack, giving the record an early boost as Blaqk Sheep and his team prepare to expand its promotional campaign across multiple ma

For recording artiste Inpha Reblitive, being asked “Are you alright?” hasn’t always been an easy question to answer. That experience became part of the inspiration behind his single “State of Mind,” a song that speaks to the struggles people often deal with behind closed doors while those around them may have no idea what they are going through. Inpha says the song came from a very real place in his own life. During the COVID period, he found himself under increasing pressure