Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
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…
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…
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…
Chris Gayle Thrilled About Being Featured On First Album
West Indies cricketer turned artist Chris ‘Universe Boss’ Gayle is enthusiastic about being a featured act on The Tropical House…
Shelly Belly Crowned Dancing King
After 23 years as a Dancehall dance innovator, Shelly Belly was crowned Dancing King at an event held on Lyndhurst…
Shab Don’s Corruption Hearing Extended
Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, who was freed of gun related charges on April 7, once…
‘Contractor’ Receives Billboard Plaque For ‘Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica’
Music producer Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards is over the moon after receiving a plaque for hitting the Billboard Compilation Album Chart…
Qraig Talks Solo Debut Album And The Evolution of Voicemail
After 23 years with Voicemail, Qraig, who makes up one-half of the famed Dancehall duo, will release his highly anticipated…
Ten Questions With Kranium
New York-based Dancehall artist Kranium has been in the game for over nine years. With hits like Nobody Has To Know, Gal Policy, Last Night and We Can, the Jamaican-born…
Interview: Skeng, Jahshii Producer John Coop Working Towards Grammy Win
John Coop has not yet reached the two-year milestone as a Dancehall producer, but despite that, he is sure of his goals which include several Grammy awards, Billboard plaques, and…
Likkle Vybz Says UTG Debut Album Will Address Lack Of ‘Gyal Songs’ In Dancehall
The sons of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel are steadily putting in the work with hopes of cementing their names in the fraternity like their father. Likkle Vybz, who recently celebrated…
Interview: Stefflon Don Speaks On Dodgy Websites, Her Debut Album And A Potential Shenseea Collab
Stefflon Don often references world domination in interviews and, given the global appeal of her sound, it’s easy to see why. The British-Jamaican MC boasts skills equally suited for rap,…
Sean Paul, Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ Hits One Billion Views On YouTube
Sean Paul is elated that the video for No Lie—his Dancehall-Pop collab with British singer Dua Lipa—has surpassed the one billion views milestone on YouTube, five years after its release. …
Michael Star Talks Musical Journey And New Song ‘Tun Up’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELFaK11DOBw New York-born entertainer Michael Star grew up with a niche for music, that was certainly spearheaded by his father, legendary singer, Mikey Spice. Growing up in Atlanta, Michael got…
Rytikal Talks Coffee Picking Before Fame, Sharing A Cell With Tommy Lee Sparta, Wanting To Work With Chronixx & More
Before Ryan McFarlane honed his craft at Bull Bay’s EastSyde Records, the fast-rising recording artist, known professionally as Rytikal, earned an income as a construction worker, who juggled raising goats,…
Unlocking The Malaysian Reggae Scene: Interview With Sasi The Don
Although it has been long recognized as an international art form, reggae music still struggles to gain a great foothold in Malaysia. But why is this? Is the reggae message…
