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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Legal Battle Looms Between Toots Hibbert’s Estate And The Maytals Band
There is a looming legal battle between the estate of the late Reggae icon Toots Hibbert and members of The…
Shenseea Drops 90s Dancehall Inspired ‘Run Run’, Her First Song From Debut Album
Dancehall pop princess Shenseea has released the first single, Run Run, from her upcoming debut album. Produced by the Grammy-winning…
A Buju Banton ‘Earthstrong’ Playlist Of His Best Songs
As Reggae and Dancehall Giant Buju Banton celebrates his earthstrong today — July 15 — what better way than to…
Qyor On ‘Be High’ Success With Kranium, Dexta Daps And The Growth Of His Music
Jamaican music is home to a host of different types of artists, from Deejays and lyricists to supreme vocalists, and…
Shenseea’s New Manager Now Also Manages Diddy: Who Is Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby?
Shenseea's new manager Wassim 'Sal' Slaiby has just signed rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, according to a Billboard.com report today. Diddy's…
Submissions For 64th Annual Grammy Awards Are Underway
The first round for submissions for the 2022 Grammy Awards opened yesterday and while the Recording Academy has discussed making…
Shenseea, Spice, Koffee, And Jada Kingdom Poised To Lead Dancehall Internationally
The Dancehall throne may be up for grabs as the top women in the genre take on the international scene. Songstress…
Stefflon Don Talks Jamaican Roots, Her Buju Banton Connection And How She Uses Womanhood To Her Advantage
With over one billion streams across music platforms, Stephanie Victoria Allen aka Stefflon Don is the most successful female contemporary rapper/Dancehall…
Jahvillani: ‘Dirt To Bentley’ Album Review
Jamaican deejay Jahvillani’s charged, contemplative debut introduces the artist as a capable Dancehall tastemaker. Marked by his creative flow, the 13 track record maps the 26-year-old’s rags-to-riches story — how…
Jamaica Music Society Paid Out $200 Million Dollars To Industry
Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has been in operation since 2007 and General Manager Evon Mullings is tasked with organizing a seamless machinery locally and internationally, to collect royalties on behalf…
Etana Talks Taking Charge Of Her Career, Connects With Africa For Her Latest Album
After years of being with Reggae label VP Records, Etana has declared her freedom and released two albums in two years. Pamoja is the latest of her last four albums,…
Racquel Jones Escapes Pitfalls Of Local Mindset With Experimental New Album ‘IgnoRANT’
Very often, the discussion about the definition and distinction of Dancehall and Reggae from offshore genres, is predicated on the idea that a particular sound is the core of our…
Jahvillani’s Debut Album Is Out Now, Plus 8 More New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Dancehall recording artist Jahvillani, the ‘Wile Side Government’ creator released his 13-track debut album Dirt to Bentley today, July 9. Dubbed a “triumphant expression of Jamaica’s youth-driven Dancehall” by VP…
An Interview With Demarco ‘Da Don’, Dancehall Music’s All Rounder
After nearly fifteen years in music, Dancehall star Demarco is finally releasing his debut album, Melody on October 22. For the deejay, producer, music video director and songwriter (etc..), the…
Producer Sean Alaric Shines On ‘Royal’ And More
Sean Alaric hails from Miami and has been making waves in Jamaica and the US with his distinct Dancehall and fusion productions. You may know his sound from Koffee's GRAMMY…
A Shenseea: Her Top 5 International Moments
Shenseea has been making waves across Dancehall since the Jiggle Jiggle and Loodi days, however, it was her link up with Jamaican-born international producer Rvssian and signing to the Rich Immigrants…
