Capleton to perform in Canada after 16 years

The deejay’s long-awaited comeback is already creating major buzz throughout the Caribbean diaspora and reggae community.

“Capleton is now working with the industry establishment, a move which has brought his career to a different level. He is now tapping into the lucrative marketplace in UK, and now Canada, which has a huge Jamaican community. We have to ensure that our artistes will be able to service their fan base in these critical markets,” Cabel ‘Jeffrey’ Stephenson, head of Free People Entertainment, said.

Stephenson is also an executive member of Capleton’s management team.

For many fans, the return represents more than just another concert appearance. It marks the re-emergence of one of reggae’s most electrifying live performers in a country that helped shape parts of his early international journey.

According to biographical records, Canada played a key role in Capleton’s early career when he received one of his first major overseas opportunities in Toronto during the late 1980s.

The excitement surrounding the return comes at a pivotal moment in the artiste’s career. Capleton recently announced Heights of Fire, his first full-length album in 16 years, scheduled for release in June 2026.

The project has already generated anticipation among reggae lovers worldwide, especially following the release of the lead single “Red Again” which has over 343,000 views on YouTube and 50,000 streams on Spotify.

Throughout his decades-long career, Capleton has remained one of reggae’s most recognisable voices, celebrated for conscious lyrics, fiery stage performances, and unwavering Rastafarian themes.

Songs such as “Jah Jah City,” “That Day Will Come,” and “Who Dem” helped cement his reputation as one of Jamaica’s most influential cultural figures.

With a new album on the horizon and renewed momentum surrounding his career, Capleton’s return to Canada feels less like a comeback — and more like the continuation of a legacy still burning strong.

“Toronto ah get red again. Hot, caan cool,” Capleton said.

– Claude Mills