Interviews

Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.

Joe Bogdanovich Excited For New Rules Festival: “I Have Always Been A Fan Of Alkaline”

Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of Downsound Entertainment, has shared his expectations of the lineup of artists, who are billed to perform at New Rules on July 2, at Independence Park (National…

Everton Blender Says He Isn’t Getting Royalties For ‘Ghetto People Song’

Reggae artist Everton Blender says he's yet to get any royalties for his 1996 hit Ghetto People Song, which was recently sampled by American rapper-producer duo French Montana and Harry…

Lisa Mercedez Talks New Single ‘Hype & Bruk’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fAcEu-163Q London-based Dancehall artist Lisa Mercedez is on the steady path to success. After gaining more recognition through her collaborations with Vybz Kartel, Mercedez has been expanding her catalog with…

Shab Don Reflects On Fatherhood

Embattled Dancehall producer Shab Don rarely gives a look into his personal life, however, in a series of Instagram posts last month, the Any Weather producer shared a moment with…

Freddie McGregor Putting Finishing Touches On Last Album With Dalton Browne

Reggae artist Freddie McGregor will head back to Jamaica today after a successful show in London on Sunday. "Things pretty much open up so just getting on doing what I…

Aidonia Opens Up About Early Struggles In Dancehall

It hasn’t always been smooth sailing in the music business for Dancehall artist Aidonia, who says there were many bitter moments before his big break came.  He opened up about…

Why Dancehall So Rarely Samples Anything, Including Itself

As Jamaica’s Dancehall sound tries to find its footing in new territory, sampling offers the guidance of the past.  The production technique involves the reuse of the rhythm, melody, and/or…

Musical Youth Thrilled After ‘Stranger Things’ Taps ‘Pass The Dutchie’, Twice

Pass the Dutchie, a 1982 hit by Grammy-nominated British-Jamaican band Musical Youth, is the latest Reggae song to be featured in an American TV series. The song, which is a…