Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter’s Bar Hit By Burglars In Ocho Rios
Morna Dodd, the British daughter of iconic producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, says her bar, Dodd’s Lounge, was ransacked by thieves over the Easter Holiday weekend about a month ago.
Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
Shayy Soprano Decries Modern-Day ‘Hate Crime’ That Claimed Life Of Teenaged Jamaican Student
Dancehall songstress Shayy Soprano is concerned that hate crimes perpetrated against minorities and persons of color still continue to happen in modern-day America.
D’Angel Reflects On 20 Years In Dancehall
The ‘First Lady of Dancehall’ D’Angel is celebrating two decades in the industry. “My journey in the music for almost two decades has been a journey, yet still I managed to remain consistent with my music and relevant admist the challenges I have to overcome daily.
The Story Behind The Song: Reggae Legend Don Carlos Shares How Oversleeping Inspired ‘Mr. Sun’
Reggae legend Don Carlos‘ enduring hit Mr. Sun carries a message of positivity as bright as its namesake.
Interview: Reggae Legend Don Carlos Talks ‘Pass Me The Lazer Beam,’ Touring At 71 And More
VP Records has honored Reggae and Dancehall legend Don Carlos with a reissue of his seminal 1983 LP, Pass Me The Lazer Beam, just in time for Record Store Day.
Interview: Junior Marvin’s Son Davo Talks New Music, Jamaican Roots And More
Jamaican-born R&B artist Davo has released a new track titled On The Run. The artist, whose real name is David Kerr, decided it was the perfect time to release a single while he still enjoyed the high of his role in the highly successful Bob Marley: One Love biopic, in which he portrayed his father, Junior Marvin.
Shuga Shares The Dark Days Of Her ‘Journey’
Reggae artist Shuga is reminiscing on the arc of her career, which appears to be a pilgrimage, a journey that, to hear her describe it, appears to be one part hell and two parts exhilaration and inspiration since her explosive arrival on the music scene almost 15 years ago.
Rygin King Turns Personal Tragedy Into Mission To Support Disabled Community
Dancehall artist Rygin King is spearheading a fundraising initiative through his Rygin King Foundation to provide wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids for disabled individuals in Jamaica.
Skatta Burrell Says Kehlani’s Sampling Of ‘Coolie Dance’ Riddim Is Proof Original Dancehall Isn’t Dead
Dancehall producer Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell‘s 21-year-old Coolie Dance juggling riddim has been sampled by yet another American star, this time multi-platinum songstress Kehlani for her new track After Hours.
Tanya Stephens Recording Live Version Of ‘Gangsta Blues’ For 20th Anniversary
Today marks 20 years since the release of Tanya Stephens’ critically-acclaimed fifth studio album, Gangsta Blues, and she’s doing it big.
Interview: Sevana On SXSW, Going Indie And Her International Journey
One of Jamaica’s brightest young stars, Sevana, has been making waves from the island to international markets lately.
Remembering Bob Andy: Reggae Legend’s Son Speaks On His Life And Legacy
Four years ago today, the music world lost a giant with the passing of the exceptional Reggae singer-songwriter Bob Andy.
Lutan Fyah Demands More Entertainment Zones, And Reggae Airplay Quotas
Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is advocating that the government constructs more entertainment zones across the island and re-examines how the Noise Abatement Act is executed by local law enforcement officials.
Patra Says New Track Signals The ‘Queen’s Return’
As she celebrates the release of her track Tender Touch, Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra says the project is symbolic of the ‘queen’s return.’
Interview: Tanya Stephens’ ‘Gangsta Blues’ At 20
By 25 years old, singer Tanya Stephens had already scored several Dancehall classics, and was in a league of her own as a songwriting virtuoso.
Valiant Talks First Acoustic Performance
Dancehall artist Valiant made a striking impression with his first acoustic performance at Kingston’s TacBar restaurant on Wednesday night, diving into a new experience for both himself and his fans.
Marcy Chin Talks Rebranding, Creative Differences With Ce’Cile And Koffee Co-Sign
Some people have different visions of the type of artist they think Marcy Chin should be.
Marcy Chin Unfiltered: Talks New Music, Broke Men, Safe Sex And Financial Literacy
If spontaneously spending US$2,000 on a woman is going to set you back by a few weeks, you don’t qualify to date Marcy Chin.
Mr. Lexx Says 2000 Was A Good Year: Multiple Hit Songs And Four Women Pregnant At The Same Time
Veteran Dancehall artist Mr. Lexx says the year 2000 was the golden era of his 30-year music career, a time when he had multiple hit songs and also found himself juggling fatherhood to a whole bunch of newborns.
Jane Macgizmo Is Back And Groovier Than Ever
Fans of Reggae/Dancehall artist Jane Macgizmo might have noticed that she was missing from the scene for several years… the good news is she’s back!