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The Story Of ‘Bam Bam’: Dancehall Singer Pliers Almost Didn’t Record The Hit Song
Out of many classics born in Dancehall’s heyday, Chaka Demus & Pliers’ lovers rock anthem Bam Bam is one for…
Rhumba’s ‘Journey’, Teflon’s Brimstone And 9 New Dancehall & Reggae Songs For Your Playlist
The Reggae and Dancehall world has dished out some brand new tracks to update your playlist this week. The compilation…
Dancehall Superstar Cham Says They Owe Him A Grammy
Sitting with Cham in his Miami studio, he no longer goes by Baby Cham he explains. He reveals that his…
7 Takeaways From Chronixx’s New Single ‘Safe N Sound’
Just when many Jamaicans were giving up on Rastafarian artists for being eerily silent about the important issues plaguing the…
From The ‘Move In’, To Being ‘IN:SIDE’: Runkus Recalls His Journey
Runkus has proven himself as one of the most talented and dedicated artists of his generation. Through his breakout project…
Sean Paul: ‘Live N Livin’ Album Review
Grammy Award-winning Dancehall deejay Sean Paul is back with an exciting excursion on his latest album, Live N Livin.
How Indie Jamaican Artists Can Make It Onto The Billboard Reggae Chart
With no live shows or tours to be staged amid protracted lockdowns, Jamaican artists have gone fully into writing and…
Maxi Priest Eyes Reggae Grammy 2021, Uses Hiatus To Create Another New Album
British reggae vocalist Maxi Priest has relocated to Jamaica for the last couple of months and he has used the…
Yaksta Talks Manifesting Ambitions, Big Break And Dreams
We caught up with Yaksta at Vigilanti Entertainment Studios for the scoop on his meteoric rise to prominence.
Let’s Take It Higher: Humble Heir Skip Marley In Search Of His Higher Calling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UgVEAzXXZE If Skip Marley had his way, world leaders would wise up overnight and Toots and the Maytals will win this year’s Reggae Grammy. Oddly enough, or maybe not at…
For Dancehall’s Sake: UWI Culture Lecturer Says Veteran Producers Should Nurture Younger Counterparts
Director of the Institute of Caribbean Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, is calling on older Reggae and Dancehall music producers to help…
Augustus Rasta Says He Channelled Michael Jackson For ‘Cry Help’ Single
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30XEoPEmETs Michael Jackson’s Earth Song is the tune that inspired Jamaican reggae artist Augustus Rasta to write his single Cry Help. According to Augustus Rasta he even "channeled" the king…
Posh Morris’ ‘Badmind Friend’ And 11 New Dancehall & Reggae Songs
In a slew of new music releases this week, we’ve sifted through to find the top picks to update your Dancehall playlist. From several Reggae ballads to some wicked Dancehall…
Four More Dancehall Artists Ready To Roll Up Sleeves For COVID Jab
Jamaica began rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination program on Wednesday (March 10) and there has been an indisputable increase in the number of people who say they are ready to…
Downsound Drops New Riddim To Bolster Emerging Dancehall Artists
Downsound Records (DSR) recently dropped its Storm Trooper Riddim, the label's first riddim project in five years. Released on February 26, the Storm Trooper project seeks to highlight new talent…
Who Should Play Bob Marley? Here’s 10 Picks For Lead Role In The Upcoming Movie
Who should play Bob Marley? Forty years after his tragic passing, the adaptation of his life story is finally forging ahead.
