Tag: Shenseea

Lady Lava Dominates Nominations, New Categories Revealed & More For @CaribMusicAwards 2026

Posted on by swadedavillain

Story By: CaribMusicAwards.com

The countdown begins as the Caribbean Music Awards returns for its highly anticipated fourth annual celebration, delivering its most expansive and electrifying edition yet, spotlighting the artists, songs, and cultural innovators shaping the global sound of Caribbean music. Additional details about the event and date will be announced soon.

This year marks a major milestone with over 250 nominees across more than 40 categories, reflecting the rapid global rise, diversity, and creative expansion of Caribbean music. Voting officially opened on June 10, 2026, and will remain open through August 10, 2026, giving fans worldwide an extended opportunity to support their favorite artists, songs, and cultural icons. Voting and full details are available at caribmusicawards.com. Building on its commitment to cultural expansion and genre inclusivity, the Awards introduces a powerful slate of nine new and expanded categories spotlighting Dennery Artist and Song of the Year, Zess Song of the Year, Konpa Song of the Year, Chutney Soca Artist and Song of the Year, Jab Artist and Song of the Year, and French Caribbean Song of the Year. These additions further solidify the Caribbean Music Awards as the most comprehensive platform celebrating the full spectrum of Caribbean sound.

This year’s nominations tell a defining story of a rapidly evolving musical landscape driven by collaboration, genre-fluidity, and global crossover success. Leading the artist field is Lady Lava, who emerges as the most nominated artist with nine nominations, reflecting her rare cross-genre presence across Soca, Zess, Chutney Soca, and performance categories.

Close behind is a tightly packed group of dominant forces shaping the year’s soundscape, with Ayetian, Machel Montano, and V’ghn each securing seven nominations, underscoring their wide-ranging impact across Dancehall, Soca, and collaboration-heavy categories. Shenseea and Skillibeng follow with six nominations each, while Masicka, Popcaan, Valiant, Vybz Kartel, and Yung Bredda each earn five nominations, reinforcing the continued global dominance and cultural influence of Dancehall and Soca’s leading voices.

A strong second tier of consistent contenders also emerges with Full Blown, Jesse Royal, Joé Dwèt Filé, Kes, Lila Iké, Lola Doll, Mical Teja, Mikado, and Voice, each earning four nominations, highlighting the depth and competitive balance across genres including Reggae, Soca, Konpa, Zess, and French Caribbean music. On the song side, “Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix” by Moliy, Skillibeng, Shenseea & Silent Addy leads the 2026 field as the most nominated song of the year, earning three nominations across multiple categories, the highest total for any single track. Its cross-category strength highlights its broad cultural reach across Dancehall, collaboration, and visual recognition, cementing it as one of the defining records of the year.

Continue reading “Lady Lava Dominates Nominations, New Categories Revealed & More For @CaribMusicAwards 2026” →
Vybz Kartel "God & Time" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #VybzKartel #GodandTime #Album #TJRecords #Skillibeng #Shenseea #Spice #Mavado #WizKid #Farruko #Riddim #Caribbean #WorldBoss

Vybz Kartel Makes It About “God & Time” With 19th Album

Posted on by swadedavillain

Not many Artists can reach the level of “legend” in Jamaican music, but Dancehall Artist Vybz Kartel is one of those Artists who did. From achieving a cult-like following, to adding hits to his name for a couple decades, to becoming a name outside of music, not even Prison could hold him back. Now nearly two years since being free, he’s enjoying life, his family, his fans, and more success that has come his way. It wasn’t an easy journey, and like his new album, he left it to “God & Time“.

Featuring 14 tracks, Vybz Kartel is on another level with the release of his 19th album, “God & Time”. Kartel is still in top form here, showing an appreciation for where he is now, and what more he can achieve. His motivational tracks are present, but his signature girl tunes, and the music that highlights his status and rewarding lifestyle are included as well. TJ Records handles the production with a number of Composers, which include Zack Fostaty, Raphael Vivet, and Redboom Supamix. As for the features, Spice and Skillibeng show up, Vybz goes International with WizKid and Farruko, and he reunites with Shenseea and Mavado. Vybz Kartel is in a good space nowadays, and while he’s being a character thanks to his viral TikTok and Instagram content, it took God and time to get him here. Another level unlocked.

Check out the album below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

Continue reading “Vybz Kartel Makes It About “God & Time” With 19th Album” →
iShowSpeed In Jamaica on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Caribbean #Livestream #Youtube #Twitch #IShowSpeed #IShowSpeedSui #Video

Learn From Some Of The Key Moments From @IShowSpeedSui’s Jamaica Livestream

Posted on by swadedavillain

On May 8, global Twitch Streamer/Content Creator IShowSpeed visited Jamaica as a part of his successful Caribbean Tour. Speed previously visited Barbados, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Grenada, and St. Lucia to name a few, and the stop in Jamaica was very anticipated. The stream has since amassed over 3 Million views, and is the talk of the world. From culture, to music, to food, Speed got a taste of the Jamaican hospitality, and lifestyle. For those new to Jamaica, we want to highlight a few key moments and personalities from the stream.

Speed Meeting Yendi Phillipps

IShowSpeed’s first stop in his Jamaica Tour found him being guided by Yendi Phillipps. Phillipps is a former Miss Jamaica World (2007), Miss Jamaica Universe (2010), a Miss Universe 1st Runner Up (2010), and has represented Jamaica in not only beauty, but in the Media as a Personality. Phillipps welcomed Speed to Jamaica, and educated him on the Island’s Art, History, Dance, and Traditional Music.

Speed Trying Jamaican KFC

When it came to food, Speed’s first stop was at KFC. KFC in the Caribbean has been highly rated since its inception in the 1970s, with Jamaica holding the top spot for many. Having previously the meals from other Islands, it was Speed’s turn to know if the hype was real, or it was an “L”. After the taste test, Jamaican KFC is #1.

Speed Meets Sean Paul

Upon visiting the Haile Selassie High School, Speed was welcomed by International Dancehall Artist, Sean Paul. Sean Paul is a Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-winning Artist who commanded the 2000s with hits like “Like Glue“, “Gimme Di Light“, “Temperature“, and extended his success over the years with collaboration with SIA, Dua Lipa, Migos, Beyonce, Keyshia Cole, and many others. Paul performed at the high school, and also made a musical donation prior to Speed’s visit. Check out this Sean Paul Playlist.

Continue reading “Learn From Some Of The Key Moments From @IShowSpeedSui’s Jamaica Livestream” →
Protoje "The Art Of Acceptance" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Protoje #TheArtOfAcceptance #TAOA #Album #InDiggNation #Riddim #WintaJames #Ziah #Caribbean #Universvl #ManuDigital

.@Protoje Goes For Number 7 With “The Art Of Acceptance” Album

Posted on by swadedavillain

Protoje is a hard worker, and that may be an understatement. For closer to two decades, he has been touring, performing, recording, and connecting with the world, and he’s still true to his role as an Artist. With a catalogue that’s revered globally, it’s a basically a holiday for the fans when he releases new content. With his new album, “The Art Of Acceptance“, it’s going to be a parade.

Consisting of 13 tracks, Protoje makes his 7th album a lucky one in, “The Art Of Acceptance”. The album finds him at his most creative, presenting a project that further cements his status as one of Jamaica’s greats. His lyricism continues to expand, and he shares not only his skillset, but knowledge for those who can pick them out. His sound continues to grow with this album, and his travels definitely brought inspiration. Production on “TAOA” includes the likes of Winta James, Ziah, Manu Digital, and Universvl, for his 7th body of work, he calls up Masicka, Shenseea, Jesse Royal, Stephen Marley, Pressure BussPipe, and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, a collaboration that many hoped for since album one. Protoje may be older, and the music reflects on that, but his fanbase continues to welcome listeners of all ages. May this new release find you in great spirits.

Check out the album below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo. Continue reading “.@Protoje Goes For Number 7 With “The Art Of Acceptance” Album” →

"What's On 13th Street?" Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #PopMusic #Reggae #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Playlist #WhatsOn13thStreet #SpotifyPlaylist #Caribbean

.@Protoje, @DiRealShaggy, @MedisunMusic1, Yaksta & More Featured In “What’s On 13th Street?”

Posted on by swadedavillain

Since March 2025, we premiered a new weekly Playlist called, “What’s On 13th Street?“. Since then, we have featured over 600 new songs from Artists in and outside the Caribbean. Some are your faves, others are legends in the game, and some newcomers. Please show your support for the Playlist by liking/following it on Spotify, share with your friends regularly, and enjoy!

This week for “What’s On 13th Street?“, we featured Protoje and Shenseea’s “Goddess”, Medisun’s “Lover & Healer”, Klarity’s bilingual single “Señorita”, Yaksta’s powerful “Roar”, Prince Guava’s motivational “Win” track, Shaggy’s International collab with Robin Thicke called “Looking Lovely”, Nigy Boy’s “Body Language”, and Pipelyne with Jeff Fullyauto on “Faith”.

The “What’s On 13th Street?” Playlist is now available for streaming on Spotify.

Check out the Playlist below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

Continue reading “.@Protoje, @DiRealShaggy, @MedisunMusic1, Yaksta & More Featured In “What’s On 13th Street?”” →

Protoje x Shenseea "Goddess" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Protoje #Shenseea #Goddess #SAMO #Filmaica #MusicVideo #Video #Youtube #Caribbean #TAOA #TheArtOfAcceptance

Ahead Of New Album, @Protoje & @ShenYeng Link Up For, “Goddess”

Posted on by swadedavillain

Protoje has been busy this year. From releasing music, to a sold-out Festival, to building anticipation for his new album, sleep must be missing him a lot. At the end of the day, the work continues. Ensuring the fans stay ready, he unveiled his new single, “Goddess“.

Produced by Winta James and featuring Shenseea, Protoje says it with his chest that he adores the Women in, “Goddess”. Protoje shares his interest in a Queen, while Shenseea knows who she is, but she’s heard it all before. Overall, this is a song that will definitely be a favourite in a collector’s Playlist. The Artists share some chemistry outside of the booth with a SAMO/Filmaica-directed music video, and we get a visual that could turn into a Film ready for the Theatre and Netflix slot. Protoje is getting things in order ahead of his new album, “The Art Of Acceptance“, while Shenseea adds another high profile collaboration to her 2026 list. This one is for the Queens, Empresses, and Goddesses.

Check out the video below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

Continue reading “Ahead Of New Album, @Protoje & @ShenYeng Link Up For, “Goddess”” →