Hot Off the Press

Date: 2025-08-11 | Location: | Category: Entertainment

1. Mariah Carey Drops Dancehall Single with Shenseea & Kehlani
On July 25, 2025, Mariah Carey released “Sugar Sweet”, a dancehall‑influenced track featuring Jamaica’s Shenseea and American singer Kehlani. It’s the second single off her upcoming album Here for It All, and already making waves across charts worldwide


2. Konshens Calls Out Rvssian Over Money Dispute
In news from July 21, 2025, dancehall star Konshens publicly called out producer Rvssian, accusing him of mishandling a financial dispute and misrepresenting their fallout to the public
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3. “Time's Dread” by ChevoBeatz feat. FyaVerse Reaches No. 1
Released early 2025, “Time's Dread”—a reggae-dancehall fusion by producer ChevoBeatz with vocals by FyaVerse—hit the top spot on Jamaica’s Fiwi Choice Top 10 chart and earned a Best Reggae Act nomination at the 2025 HDP Music Awards


4. Alkaline Releases “Key Man” & “Thug Famous” Thriving
As of August 6, 2025, Alkaline unleashed his latest single “Key Man”, reinforcing his dominance in dancehall. At the same time, up-and-coming artist Thug Famous continues to enjoy a thriving run with multiple recent releases


5. Dancehall Energizes JLP Mass Rally in Jamaica
On August 11, 2025, dancehall was the soundtrack of politics in Jamaica. During a massive JLP rally in Half‑Way Tree, Alkaline’s “Boss Fi Every Boss” introduced Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Fellow leaders, including Kamina Johnson-Smith and MP Karensia Morrison, joined in performing to Moliy’s remix of “Shake It To The Max” (featuring Shenseea & Skillibeng), and Elephant Man’s version of “Pretty Baby”


6. Dancehall’s Rise in New York: A Golden Era?
A recent piece highlights that Caribbean culture and dancehall are thriving in New York. The “golden era” sentiment is underscored by the Reggae Fest Massive in Brooklyn, scheduled for August 30, 2025, featuring artists like Alkaline, Shenseea, Capleton, Elephant Man, and Vegas

Summary for Your Audience
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International Collaboration Mariah Carey enlists dancehall stars; cross-genre global appeal.
Artist Feuds Konshens spurred conversation with public dispute over finances.
Chart Success “Time’s Dread” tops domestic charts and earns award nods.
New Music Spotlight Alkaline's “Key Man” makes waves; fresh acts like Thug Famous gain momentum.
Cultural Influence Dancehall fuses with politics at major rallies in Jamaica.
Global Expansion NYC dancehall scene is booming, with a star-studded festival on the horizon.