Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
The Story Behind Gyptian’s ‘Serious Times’
When Reggae star Gyptian recorded his breakout single, Serious Times in 2004, Jamaica teetered on the brink of total anarchy…
Countdown To ‘TEN’: 7 Questions With The Queen Of Dancehall Spice
Spice’s debut album TEN drops this summer, and if her new song and video Go Down Deh is any indication,…
Costi Ioniță, Romanian Producer Of Spice’s Latest Song, Wants To Make More Dancehall Hits
Constantin "Costi" Ioniță is the producer of Spice's latest Dancehall hit with Shaggy and Sean Paul, Go Down Deh, which was…
JCF’s ‘Wanted Wednesdays’ Campaign Has A Dancehall Buzz
Stage shows and parties are integral to Reggae and Dancehall in Jamaica. So, whether you are a local or someone…
Nation Boss Has One Of 2021’s Biggest Dancehall Hits. Now He’s Ready To Follow Up.
For a long time, artist discovery in Jamaica was limited to traditional studio culture and the “quality control” involved in…
Beenie Man Says Dancehall Is The Biggest Music In The World
Beenie Man has been at the top of Dancehall music since the 1990s. The 47-year-old's stage performance and musical abilities…
Spice, Shaggy And Sean Paul Unleash Epic Summer Scorcher ‘Go Down Deh’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndK3T4S8HsU Spice’s latest single, the long awaited ladies anthem Go Down Deh is a slick and sexy “historic” collaboration all…
Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire Breaks Down His Favorite Reggae & Dancehall Songs From VP Records’ Vault
Walshy Fire’s 14 favorite Reggae and Dancehall songs, which he hand-picked for VP Record’s Riddimentary Selection, were sparked from a…
Christopher Martin On How Friendship With Usain Bolt Impacted His Career; Whether Dancehall Influences Crime
Reggae-Dancehall artist Christopher Martin has been reaping success in the music industry ever since winning Digicel's Rising Stars talent show in 2005. He's also a friend to the world's fastest…
Naomi Cowan All Set To Drop A “Year’s Worth Of Music” Says Producer Walshy Fire
Reggae songstress Naomi Cowan has written all her tracks for the ambitious project being undertaken alongside Toast co-producer, Walshy Fire. According to Walshy, the Campion College old girl has put…
Mr. Easy Conquers Studio 54 In Upstate New York, Preps New Album
Dancehall star Mr. Easy delivered a marquis performance to hundreds of screaming fans in Studio 54 in upstate New York over the weekend. "I was surprised at the amount of…
Dancehall Artist Shane O Tries His Hand At Directing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R5skso4TuE Dancehall artist Shane O is seemingly expanding his skills in the entertainment industry, having directed the music video for one of his latest releases, Dark Lonely Road. The artist,…
Ten Questions With Reggae/Dancehall Producer Jeremy Harding
Veteran Jamaican music producer Jeremy Harding is reflecting on some of the most memorable experiences in his over two-decade-long tenure in the music business, where he has earned a stellar…
‘Time To Pay Attention To Blatant Racism,’ An Interview With Reggae Singer Kashief Lindo
US-based Reggae artist Kashief Lindo is addressing racism in his latest single I Can't See Your Face, which was released on April 16 under his father's HeavyBeat Records independent label.…
Vivien Goldman Talks Cultural Appropriation And Working With Bob Marley
British writer and musician Vivien Goldman began her career as a journalist for Cassettes and Cartridges. Goldman then became a PR officer for Atlantic Records and then Island Records, where…
Intence’s Upcoming ‘Wounded’ EP Will Feature Something For Everyone
Four years after he set foot on the Dancehall scene, Intence is ready to drop his debut EP. The 5 track project entitled Wounded is “a critical collection that explores…
