The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, in collaboration with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, announces the upcoming Reggae Gold Awards and the 2026 Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame Induction. This prestigious Reggae Month event takes place on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the National Arena within the National Stadium Complex. Commencing at 7:30 p.m., the evening honors the rich legacy of Jamaican music by inducting legendary crooner Ken Boothe into the Hall of Fame. Admission to this cultural celebration is free to the public.

The ceremony features an extraordinary live performance by Luciano, who will be joined by the Reggae Symphony Orchestra and the Megahband. This unique musical collaboration will be under the expert guidance of conductor Peter Ashbourne and band leader Michael “Megabass” Fletcher. Adding an international flair to the festivities, the event will also showcase Kawa, a reggae band visiting from China.

Attendees can anticipate a diverse lineup of talent throughout the night, with scheduled appearances by Etana, Richie Stephens, and Chris Malachi, alongside many other celebrated artistes. The event is made possible through the support of several key partners, including Wray & Nephew, CHASE Fund, the Tourism Enhancement Fund, the Universal Service Fund, and CPTC Productions. 

Reggae recording artist Mr. Cool has released his new single “All Those Lies”, which became available on major streaming platforms on February 7, 2026, via his independent label You & I Productions. 

Rooted in conscious reggae, “All Those Lies” explores challenges affecting the Rastafarian community, including misinformation, declining morality, and mental oppression. The inspiration for the song came during a TikTok Live session when a viewer encouraged Mr. Cool to create music focused on guiding and uplifting young people, an idea that later evolved into the finished record written approximately six months ago.

Mr. Cool also addressed the ongoing social pressures faced by members of the Rastafarian community, noting that restrictions and misunderstandings have long existed due to their spiritual beliefs and stance against systemic structures. Through this release, he aims to spark dialogue.

The single was self-produced by Mr. Cool, whose given name is Dave Clarke. Musical contributions include Coptic Dennis Reeves on strings and Isax on saxophone, while Benero Benny Dyer handled all additional instrumentation on keyboards. Background vocals were delivered by Rosie, who is also known for her work with veteran reggae singer Sanchez.

Through “All Those Lies,”Mr. Cool hopes listeners will recognize the importance of balanced parenting and the role both mother and father play in shaping the lives of their children.