The 10 Best Songs That Sample Beenie Man’s ‘Who Am I? (Sim Simma)’
Beenie Man's 1997 Dancehall hit Who Am I (Sim Simma) has left a lasting imprint on music, with over 30…
Vybz Kartel Makes Surprise Appearance At PNP’s 86th Annual Conference
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance at the 86th annual conference of the People's National Party (PNP) at…
Harry J Studio’s Vintage Mixing Console Surfaces On eBay For Staggering US$2.5 Million
A piece of Reggae music history has surfaced on eBay. The Helios HJ-1 Dub Station 20-channel mixing console—reportedly used to…
Eddy Grant Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Over ‘Electric Avenue’
A federal judge in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump infringed on the copyrights of British-Guyanese singer…
7 Artists We Want To See Vybz Kartel Bring Out During His ‘Freedom Street’ Concert
Vybz Kartel is set for his long-awaited return to the stage with "Freedom Street," his first performance in 13 years…
Anthony B To Headline Australia’s Multi-Stage Jamaican Music & Food Festival
What do legendary Jamaican artists Bushman, General Levy, Richie Stephens, Mad Professor, Turbulence and Stranger Cole all have in common?…
Kush Riley, Brother Of Tarrus Riley, Dead At 38
Jamaican artist Ryan Riley, known to many as Kush Riley and a son of legendary singer Jimmy Riley, has passed…
Usher Brings Out Barrington Levy At Brooklyn Tour Stop: “It Was A Movie!”
Reggae and Dancehall legend Barrington Levy made a surprise appearance at a Brooklyn stop on Usher's Past Present & Future…
Jamaican Artists Who Have Won A Grammy Award Outside Of The Reggae Category
Jamaica is renowned for its Reggae music, but a few artists from the island have also made achievements in other…
Hawai’ian Roots Reggae Band Azato Drops Two New Conscious Singles
Hawai’i-based roots reggae band Azato’s latest offering takes the form of two fresh singles that fall squarely in the tradition…
Canada’s JUNO Awards Drops Reggae Category
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has removed the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the…
Shenseea Opens Up About Depression And Finding Herself Again
Jamaican artist Shenseea recently opened up about her personal struggles after the release of her major-label debut, Alpha, including battling…
Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ Certified Triple Platinum In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ classic Three Little Birds is the first song by the Reggae group to reach triple platinum status in the United Kingdom (UK). According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Three…
Seani B Says Vybz Kartel’s Music No Longer On BBC “Rested List”
Vybz Kartel's music was placed on the BBC’s “rested list” during his years in prison, according to BBC 1Xtra disc jockey, Seani B. Now, with his release, listeners on BBC…
Vybz Kartel On Afrobeats Vs. Dancehall: “Every Genre Has Its Space”
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel weighed in on the ongoing debate about Afrobeats' rise and its perceived impact on Dancehall. Speaking with TMZ in a new interview on Thursday, Kartel shared…
Lt Stitchie’s Family Hoping For “Full And Complete Recovery” After Major Stroke
Gospel and Dancehall artist Lt. Stitchie is reportedly hospitalized at a public medical facility in Kingston after suffering a debilitating stroke, a family member has confirmed. "We have security protocols in place…
Swatch International Vows To Build On ‘Passa Passa’ Success
Most Jamaicans recognize Swatch International as the sound system that fuelled the 'Passa Passa' era of dancehall, during which the famous street dance took the world by storm, generated new…
Sean Paul To Star In Burger King’s “Frozen Pink Lemonade” Short Film During 2024 MTV VMAs
The fast-food giant Burger King has partnered with MTV to create a 75-second short film featuring multi-platinum Grammy award-winning Dancehall superstar Sean Paul. The film is scheduled to premiere during…
Sha’Carri Richardson Turns To ‘Fearless’ Vybz Kartel Lyrics Ahead Of High-Stakes 100m Rematch
American track star Sha'Carri Richardson has turned to Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel for pre-race motivation ahead of a high-stakes rematch against Olympic champion Julien Alfred at the Zurich Diamond League…
The Marley Brothers Hit Vancouver To Kick Off First Tour In 20 Years: “We’re Fulfilling Our Responsibility”
The Marley brothers—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—are set to embark on their 'Legacy Tour,' marking their first joint outing in over twenty years. The tour kicks off tomorrow (September…
Kenyan Artist Stevlims Talks Creating Viral Video For Vybz Kartel’s 2011 Hit ‘Poor People Land’
Kenyan national Stephen "Stevlims" Omondi, the television videographer who created a viral unsolicited music video back in 2011 for the Worl' Boss' hit song Poor People Land, is still struggling…
Bob Marley’s ‘Natty Dread’: The Story Behind The Album’s Title
Released over 50 years ago on October 25, 1974, Natty Dread was Bob Marley’s seventh album but his first without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, who had left The Wailers…
Tems Acknowledges Buju Banton’s Criticisms Of Afrobeats, But Says Genre Is Escapist Music
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, in responding to Buju Banton's criticism of Afrobeats as frivolous music, says the genre is intended for escapism as opposed to addressing societal issues. The conversation…
Masicka Brings Dancehall Energy To Usher’s North American Tour In Toronto
R&B fans at Usher’s "Past, Present, and Future" North American tour experienced a taste of Dancehall when Jamaican artist Masicka made a surprise appearance on Monday night at Toronto's Scotiabank…
