Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Shane Brown Mixing The Hits
Shane Brown is one of the most in-demand engineers in Reggae and Dancehall music. He comes from a long legacy…
Eek-A-Mouse’s Mammoth Task: How The Artist Originated The Singjay Style
Kingston’s gritty Trenchtown ghetto honed a vast number of Jamaica’s musical greats, from the roaring King of Reggae, Bob Marley…
Blvk H3ro On Success Through The Pandemic, His Inspiration And What’s Next
Blvk H3ro is a name that has been buzzing within the Jamaican music industry for some time now. The 28-year-old…
Shaggy Talks Staying At The Top, Wants To Do NFTs
Shaggy is in work mode. He has been here a few times with the number one record in several countries.…
JayBlem Set To Compete In The Long Jump At Boys Championships Today
Star athlete-turned-deejay JayBlem will compete in the long jump finals today at the National Stadium in Kingston during the 110th…
40 Years After His Death, Bob Marley’s Impact Still Strong
Forty years have gone by since the late Honorable Robert Nesta Marley’s transition on May 11, 1981. And, three years…
Judy Mowatt Recalls Bob Marley’s Final Concert In Pittsburgh
Reggae singer Judy Mowatt, a member of the original I Threes alongside Marcia Griffiths and Rita Marley, still has vivid…
Bunny Wailer’s Death Puts Different Spin On Marley’s Death Anniversary In 2021
The year 2021 will mark the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley's death on May 11, 1981, a date which gains…
“Now I Know Who Are The True Revolutionaries” – Judy Mowatt Reminisces On 1980 Bob Marley Concert In Zimbabwe
Reggae singer Judy Mowatt, a member of the original I Threes alongside Marcia Griffiths and Rita Marley, said that her most enduring memory of Bob Marley was that he was…
I-Octane: ‘Moods’ Album Review
A slender I-Octane appears on the cover dressed in a black pants, gold tie and a green blazer. Backdropped by “red light district” esque images of himself and a woman…
Skillibeng’s Top 10 Collaborations So Far
The last year has been an eventful one for break-out dancehall artist Skillibeng. Not only is he dominating the charts and YouTube trending lists, but he is also playing the…
Rygin King Talks New Single ‘Inna Mi Mind,’ Ahead Of Debut Album
Dancehall star Rygin King has defied incredible odds. First, he overcame poverty to rise as one of Dancehall's most meteoric acts, maintained his composure as his fame grew, and then…
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 as blazing guns obliterated 1400 lives that year. The track,…
What Shaneil Muir, 10Tik, Yaksta And Nation Boss’ Rise To Prominence Says About Jamaican Music
In recent times, the Jamaican Government, specifically the Prime Minister has voiced concerns that Dancehall music is the cause of the country’s surge in violent crimes. Many are in support…
Reflecting On The “Punanny” Riddim And It’s Offspring
One of Dancehall music’s most distinct sound patterns is that of the Punaany Riddim. That memorable and very recognizable beat architecture can be attributed to the innovations of second city-born…
Stick Figures: Fire & Stone (Prince Fatty Presents) Album Review
The number one Reggae album in the world on iTunes is Fire & Stone (Prince Fatty Presents) by Stick Figures. The American Reggae band has released seven full-length albums and…
