The year 2023 brought a wave of compelling albums from the Dancehall and Reggae genres. From Elephant Man's energetic "Cool Reminder" to Collie Buddz's polished "Take It Easy," artists showcased their best.
Jamaican producer JonFX, who is a governor of the South Florida Grammy chapter, has reminded lovers of Jamaican music that only albums which have at least 51 percent authentic Reggae recordings are considered as qualified for Reggae Grammy nominations.
Platinum-selling producer Jon FX says Dancehall has been losing its international appeal since 2007, all due to the fact that many Jamaican artists and producers have discarded the music’s unique identifier (its drum pattern), which Afrobeats has now subsumed.
Platinum-selling music producer Jon FX has attributed his successes, including his net worth, to the techniques he learned as a youngster from Jamaican music producers, whom he describes as “the masters.”
Award-winning music producer JonFX says new-day Jamaican Dancehall songs are failing to rack up numbers on streaming platforms such as Spotify, as the majority are improperly produced, and lack “the basic rudiments of music structure”, particularly melodies.
Let the Vybz Begin! First, to be released from his Of Dons & Divas album is Vybz Kartel’s description of a sensual ride in song, entitled ‘Cute Rider’.
Award-winning producer JonFX has given insight into what may be a key factor in Vybz Kartel’s extreme confidence about his upcoming Of Dons and Divas album, winning the next Best Reggae Album Grammy award.