Kanye West’s Reggae And Dancehall Samples: 10 Times He Tapped Jamaican Music
Over the course of his career, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, blending disparate genres and sounds into something entirely new.
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Grand Theft Auto: 15 Dub, Reggae & Dancehall Classics From The Gaming Franchise
Rockstar Games’ multibillion-dollar gaming franchise Grand Theft Auto has always been known for its diverse and unforgettable soundtracks.
Why Snoop Dogg’s Reggae Album ‘Reincarnated’ Didn’t Work
American rapper Snoop Dogg came under the microscope during the US Embassy’s Black History/Reggae Month Star Spangled Sit Down session last Wednesday, as panellists discussed whether or not he had taken the right approach toward using Reggae for his Reincarnated album.
Yellowman, Sister Nancy Headline ‘Champions of the Mic (Reggae)’ Virtual Show
Dancehall veterans King Yellowman and Sister Nancy have headlined the first installment in a new series showcasing Reggae legends, dubbed Champions of the Mic (Reggae), the latest production from creator and executive producer Brad Eaddy and Top Gun Entertainment.
Is Vybz Kartel Still The King Of The Dancehall?
Vybz Kartel made good on his word to ‘give them hell from a prison cell’ but is the Worl’ Boss still the King Of Dancehall?
Yellowman’s Song ‘Mr. Chin’ Featured On ‘Boogie’ Movie Soundtrack
The original King of the Dancehall, Yellowman has had his song Mr. Chin placed in the movie Boogie, a basketball drama and coming-of-age tale about Queens prodigy Alfred “Boogie” Chin.
Yellowman’s Daughter Ties The Knot, Dad Beams With Pride
Veteran Dancehall entertainer King Yellowman described the feeling of walking his daughter, Kareema Foster, down the aisle on her wedding day as one of his proudest moments.
Seven Takeaways From VP Records’ ‘Dancehall Anthems’: New Recordings From The Golden Era
In a dynamic collage of potent harmonies and rhythms from the Golden Era of Dancehall and Reggae, VP Records has created a playlist to take us back in time while stirring fresh new feels.
Royal Rift Between Dancehall Kings Yellowman And Beenie Man Widens
The ‘royal rift’ between the two Dancehall kings, Yellowman and Beenie Man, is getting bigger, with the original king launching another broadside against the Girls Dem Sugar deejay.
Beenie Man Says This Is Why He’s Still ‘King Of The Dancehall’, Not Vybz Kartel Or Yellowman
Many Dancehall titans have come and gone, but Anthony Moses Davis, also known as Beenie Man, maintains he’s still the genre’s undisputed King.
Yellowman Getting Visuals Ready From ‘No More War’ Album
A popular dancehall reggae artiste in the 1980s, Yellowman was too hot for airplay because of his “slack” lyrics.
Dancehall Veteran Yellowman Is Not Pleased With Beenie Man’s Remake Of ‘Zungguzungguguzungguzeng’
Yellowman, one of Jamaica’s dancehall luminaries and living legends, is not pleased with the release of Beenie Man’s remake of his iconic song, Zungguzungguguzungguzeng.
‘Scorned’ Dancehall Star Yellowman Is Still Facing Racism
The periodic outcry against racism is again dominating headlines following the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests worldwide.