The King of Dancehall is not just back; he’s dominating. Vybz Kartel continues his explosive return to the global music scene with the release of “Panic,” a high-energy collaboration featuring Shenseea. Within just one hour  of its February 20, 2026, release, the track shot straight to No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes chart , signaling that Kartel’s momentum is not slowing down anytime soon. For Kartel, this marks his third chart-topping single in just two weeks , a remarkable feat that...

From June 12–14, 2026 , the high desert skies of Central Oregon will once again pulse with basslines, unity and sunshine as Reggae Rise Up Oregon  returns for its highly anticipated second year at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center . Following a hugely successful debut, the festival has quickly cemented itself as a must-visit West Coast destination — blending world-class reggae, roots, hip-hop, and genre-bending sounds with camping, culture, art, and the natural beauty of Central Oregon....

Every year on February 6, the world pauses—if only for a moment—to honor the birth of Bob Marley , a man whose voice carried the heartbeat of a people and whose words still echo across generations. Today isn’t just a birthday; it’s a reminder of how one artist transformed music into a mission. Born in Nine Mile, Jamaica , Marley rose from humble beginnings to become reggae’s most influential global ambassador. Yet his power never came from celebrity alone. It came from conviction. Marley sang...