Spotify Says It Does Not Pay Artists
Since the emergence of streaming across the world there has been mixed reviews on whether it is good for the music industry.
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Dancehall Superstar Cham Says They Owe Him A Grammy
Sitting with Cham in his Miami studio, he no longer goes by Baby Cham he explains.
Damian Marley Says Reggae Industry Should Learn From South Korea’s K-Pop
Known as the “youngest veteran”, Damian Marley has made a name for himself locally and internationally in the music business although he is from Reggae royalty.
21 Questions With Walshy Fire: Making Hits For The Time
Walshy Fire has played a major part in the development of Caribbean music. The Grammy Award-winning producer has been instrumental in the careers of Reggae superstars Chronixx and Koffee and has made countless hits with his group Major Lazer.
Spotify In The Caribbean: Turning Cultural Capital Into Financial Capital
Spotify is now available in Jamaica and the Caribbean region. At their Stream On launch event, they announced services to over eighty new markets expanding to additional one billion customers.
Jamaica’s Entertainment Industry Has Been On Back Burner Long Before COVID-19
The Recording, entertainment and cultural industries in Jamaica have been on the back burner long before COVID-19.
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion And Ishawna Represent For Women At Progress: WAP
Once again misogyny and hegemony have reared their heads in the annals of International music. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released their latest song WAP that has debuted number one on the Billboard chart.
Dancehall Dubplates On The Campaign Trail Come At A Price
The recent influx of Dancehall dubs on the campaign trail by political hopefuls from both sides of the divide in Jamaica brings into focus the place and duty of Dancehall.
21 Questions With Krystal Tomlinson
Krystal Tomlinson is a media personality, politician, mom and Queen to Dancehall King Beenie Man. She is currently running to represent the people of West Rural St. Andrew in the upcoming general elections in Jamaica.
21 Questions With Tarrus Riley
Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is set to release a new album, Healing, on August 28. The topical 12 track project will be the first Jamaican album produced entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 Questions With Denyque
Dancehall songstress Denyque talks about her career and life as a mom in the music industry in this interview with Donovan Watkis.
21 Questions With Shenseea
Shenseea talks growth, her manish-womanish vocals, anticipated collabs, being a rapper, and who her ultimate hero is, plus more in this interview with JR Watkis.
Interview: David Lyn, Co-Writer Of Koffee’s ‘W’, Talks Music, His Inspirations & BLM
David Lyn is a reggae artist and songwriter. Among his hits are W with Koffee and Gunna, which was released in November 2019.
‘Music Is Money,’ Do Dancehall & Reggae Artists Need Record Deals?
Jamaicans have participated in the development of music since the invention of the phonograph and the beginning of the music industry.
The Koffee Generation Has Arrived
Reggae sensation Koffee is the most anticipated artist on the lineup for Reggae Sumfest’s virtual experience dubbed #ATasteOfSumfest which continues this evening.
Buju Banton: Turning Legacy Into Streams
Buju Banton is breaking new ground for the music business in Jamaica. Since his release from prison he has been contributing artistically and through interviews to the narrative surrounding reggae and dancehall music.
Jamaican Bad Words
There are certain norms in the Jamaican culture that we just adopt as generations pass without questioning them.
The Art Of The Record Deal: Jamaican Artists Moving From Obscurity To Global Celebrities
Although Jamaican artists enjoy a rich cultural heritage, their constant struggle has been to selling records and achieve market dominance outside of the island.