While he enjoys a comfortable life in California, Krueshef never forgets his youth in St. Croix when there were many economic challenges. The deejay recalls those years in You Born With Greatness, his latest song.

It took singer V Merchant two years to complete We Will Rise, his debut album. A 13-song mix of roots and lovers rock reggae, it contains previously-released singles and collaborations with high-profile acts.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl. – The summer is heating up as the LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach kicked off their Second Annual Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration, a colorful showcase of culture through food, art, music, and entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park, on Saturday June 1st with Haitian inspired events that spotlighted the island’s many contributions to the advancement of West Indian culture worldwide. The opening weekend’s festivities featured meet & greets with Haitian-American celebrity chef and author Chef Thia, who also signed copies of her book “50 Favorite Haitian Recipes: Taste the Islands Essentials”, as well as Haitian celebrity vegan chef Nzingah Oniwosan, who created the wildly successful “Yes Baby I Like It Raw” Instagram page. Nzingah also led an “Intro to Haitian Dance” class that delved into the enthralling world of Haitian folklore dance through rhythmic expressions and spirited movements that invited the community to discover the stories and rituals woven into each dance form.

New York, New York - Hip Hop Reggae Artist Edley Shine has officially solidified a new distribution partnership with industry powerhouse Symphonic and the first explosive project "Life's Journey" has arrived to much excitement. The collaboration between Edley Shine's Shinealous Records and Symphonic marks a significant milestone in the esteemed artist's career. It opens up a variety of opportunities for his label that you just don’t get as an Indie.

KINGSTON, Jamaica –  Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused were denied bail on Thursday afternoon when they appeared in the Supreme Court .

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Youth’s on her side and positive energy propels her spirit. Twenty-three year old Phia Smith is a dedicated artiste and performer who hones her craft, delivering RnB, Pop and Soul self-penned songs to the world. She’s gearing up to share her gift with a Trinidad and Tobago audience on May 29th at Queen’s Hall in Port-of-Spain- something she says is an introduction she hopes will inspire other young artistes to step out and pursue their dreams.

Let the celebration begin.

NEW YORK, New York – Grammy award winning entertainer, Buju Banton has announced his first performance here in 14 years. Banton’s Long Walk to Freedom concert will be held on Saturday, July 13,  at the UBS Arena in New York.

A member of the original Wailers which formed in Trench Town, Jamaica during the early 1960s, Beverley Kelso sang on a handful of their early songs including It Hurts to Be Alone and Simmer Down. Recently, singer Auraiya Hope covered the former as a tribute to the unheralded artist.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Annually, the artistes whose messages are most needed, are chosen to deliver them at Redemption- the Trinidad and Tobago concert brand that has stood firmly for positive entertainment over the past nine years. On June 1st, much will be the same, as Sizzla Kalonji headlines the concert with messages of peace, unity and positive vibrations over all else. Redemption takes place at the Queen’s Park Savannah, just in time for the long holiday weekend.

One Love, the next album by singer Anslom, will be released in August. It has 11 songs, several of which are produced by Aston Barrett Jr.

Happy times are spilling over for Shinehead, who is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his debut record "Billie Jean." The classic recording on the African Love label signifies Shinehead's unprecedented foray into the world of recorded music from sound systems. Notably, the Michael Jackson cover, along with other vibrant songs from Shinehead on the classic riddim, helped catapult Shinehead to international stardom. There’s a lot of rich history behind “Billie Jean” and the riddim, which Shinehead is anxious to share during the year long celebration.