Big 12welve Finds Magic With ‘Darkest Days’
Emerging dancehall duo Big12welve has struck an emotional chord with music fans with their confessional tales of street life in Jamaica.
Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
Blvk H3ro Talks New Album, Growth And His Life After A Grammy Nomination
When fans listen to Blvk H3ro’s debut studio album, On A Mission, for the first time this Friday, August 18, they will not only be entranced by his almost palpable and boundless enthusiasm on the project, but they will inevitably unravel the soul of the Grammy-nominated artist’s most interesting body of work.
Gospel Singer John Mark Wiggan Expecting New Soca Single To Do The ‘Work’
Gospel singer John Mark Wiggan seems to be “working” in 2023. With a recent stint as a judge at the JCDC gospel star competition and a commanding performance at the Jamaica Praise independence celebration at the National Arena, his career seems to be on an accelerated track to success.
Morna Dodd Demands Sale Of Father Sir Coxsone Dodd’s Estate
Morna Dodd, the biological daughter of Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, wants the administration of the Attorney General to sell the legendary producer’s estate before its value depreciates significantly.
Gospel Singer Acacia Islands Credits “Jesus Intervention” For Escaping Fatal Accident That Claimed Five
Gospel singer Acacia Islands believes that it was nothing less than divine intervention that she is still alive today after narrowly avoiding death in a horrific three-vehicle pile-up over 11 years ago.
Interview: ReniGAD On RDX’s Glory Days
In the mid-to-late 2000s, the pendulum of power in Dancehall music invariably swung between two forces – the Gully and the Gaza.
Kranium On ‘Vibes Weekend’, His Creative Process And Having A ‘Creeper’ Catalogue
Kranium calls it a three-minute ghetto love story, but Vibes Weekend is also his blueprint to experiencing the vibrance and spontaneity of Dancehall culture.
Dancehall Producer Karey A Kelly Talks Passion, Production, And Progress
In the second grade, a time when most children are just beginning to explore their world, Karey A Kelly’s mother recognized his innate love for rhythm and percussion, enrolling him in drumming classes.
Interview: Lee Jaffe Talks 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley And The Wailers’ US Debut
Exactly fifty years ago will forever be etched in the memory of multi-disciplinary artist and musician Lee Jaffe.
Interview: Stonebwoy Talks ‘Life And Money’ With Russ, And The Influence Of Reggae And Dancehall On Afrobeats
Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy dropped a new remix of his track Life And Money with US rapper Russ today (Friday, July 28).
Shokryme Released From Prison, Vows To ‘Change For The Better’
Dancehall artist Shokryme jokes that he got a crash course in Human Psychology 101 during his recent incarceration in the General Penitentiary (GP).
Interview: Pablo YG Talks Quitting School For Music, The Journey So Far And ‘Bad Juvi’ Mixtape
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as the world ground to halt, a then 16-year-old Romeo Hines, nestled in his quiet community of Shaw Park in Ocho Rios, found himself at a crossroads.
Brick & Lace’s Nyla Was First Female Jamaican Artist To Go Platinum In US
Brick & Lace’s Nyla was the first female Jamaican artist to have a Platinum song in the United States.
Interview: Marcia Griffiths Reflects On 60 Years In Music, Working With Bob Marley, And More
After 60 years in music, Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths remains as influential, talented, and, of course, humble as ever.
Busy Signal Talks Covers And Remixes, Says ‘Jamaica Love’ Is The Country’s Unofficial Anthem
Dancehall star Busy Signal, known for original hits like Stay So, Dolla Van, and Come Over (Missing You), is also noted for infusing new energy into both classic and contemporary songs.
Interview: Christopher Martin, Busy Signal And Bounty Killer Talk ‘Guaranteed’ Remix
Reggae/Dancehall singer Christopher Martin has recruited Busy Signal and Bounty Killer for a remix of his 2022 single Guaranteed.
Teejay Interview On His Summer Hit ‘Drift’, Signing With Warner Records, And Fatherhood
Dancehall artist Teejay has ‘drifted’ his way into success on more than one front over the last couple of weeks, the biggest of which was the signing of publishing and record deals with Warner Music Group and Warner Records.
Lord Creator, Original ‘Kingston Town’ Singer, Dead At 87
Calypsonian, ska, and rocksteady artist Lord Creator, best known for his hit song Kingston Town, later covered by UB40, died today (June 30).
DJ Lava Talks ‘Chat And Laugh,’ Managing Mackerel And The Music Business
A year into post-lockdown life, DJ Lava’s Chat and Laugh is among the few remnants from the pandemic-era trend of DJs playing sessions on Instagram.
Interview: Grammy Manager Len Brown Urges Jamaican Musicians To Join The Recording Academy
Len Brown, Senior Manager of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Reggae at the Recording Academy, is imploring more Jamaican musicians to register with the organisation.