Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
Minister Marion Hall On Spice Being Crowned Queen Of Dancehall: “It’s None Of My Business, My Crown Is In Heaven”
Minister Marion Hall, the former Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw, says she's indifferent about Spice's recent official crowning as Queen…
Friday Night Cru On How They’re Blending Sounds From Both Sides Of The Atlantic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhxq_qjsY48 Friday Night Cru’s latest single, Sun Up, Sun Down, offers a panoramic view of summer’s most vibrant days and…
Hot 97’s DJ Fade On The Jamaican Songs That Impacted His Life, Career: Vybz Kartel, Bob Marley, And More
As fun-seekers flood into venues, selectors like Brandon 'DJ Fade' Metz hope to greet them with a steady blend of…
Intence’s Manager Says Jahshii Is Stirring Up Strife In Dancehall
Stephen “Fada Axe” Gabbidon, father and manager of Dancehall deejay Intence, has come out lashing Jahshii for what he describes…
Linval Thompson Distances Himself From Shab Don, Focusing On His New Music
Reggae/Dub producer and singer Linval Thompson is occupied with the final touches to three new albums (two of which are…
Jah Vinci Still On The Lookout For Fake Friends
One of Dancehall star Jah Vinci's latest singles is Haters, which was released on the Front Step Records imprint on…
“‘Time’ Is About Self-Defence, Not Violence,” Says Lusion
Starzplus recording artist Lusion wants to clear the air. There are some schools of thought who believe that his latest…
Popcaan’s Lawyer Vows Libel Suit Against Police Over ‘Cocaine’ Allegations
Bert Samuels, attorney-at-law for Dancehall star Popcaan, has vowed to file a libel lawsuit against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)…
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Slams Correctional Dep’t After Comments About Prison Recordings
Vybz Kartel’s attorney Isat Buchanan has taken issue with recent comments made by Deputy Commissioner of Corrections Joyce Stone about the prison system's rehabilitation programs. Stone, who was speaking during…
Reshma B Talks International Reggae Day At TIDAL, Curation And Changes In Jamaican Music
July 1st is a day of both celebration and reflection for Reggae fans worldwide. As streaming giant TIDAL welcomes International Reggae Day with fresh content, its Dancehall and Reggae Editor,…
Director Kirk Lee Recalls Shelved Vybz Kartel Movie, Ventures Into Music Production
Summertime video director Kirk Lee has recalled a shelved Vybz Kartel movie. According to the filmmaker, who is now venturing into music production, he had agreed to produce the feature-length…
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…
