Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
Best Bounty Killer Songs: 30 Essential Dancehall Tracks From The Warlord
Bounty Killer is undeniably one of the biggest names to emerge from Dancehall music. His pivotal moments in the early…
How Sim Simma’s Controversial Lyrics Helped To Streamline Beenie Man’s Global Success
Dancehall veteran Beenie Man owes his four decades of success to incredible work ethic and a penchant for causing controversy…
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…
Projexx, Bakersteez Are In A “Bigga League” Plus 14 More New Dancehall & Reggae Songs
This weekend was a solid one for new Dancehall and Reggae releases. Whether you were keeping an ear out for…
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 just visiting the island, you have probably heard about weekly…
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 vetting before recording said artists. It fostered an environment where…
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 have given him a Grammy award and several Mobo awards.…
DJ Khaled: ‘Khaled Khaled’ Album Review
DJ Khaled has been promoting Khaled Khaled since his last album dropped in 2019. No one really knows why and how Khaled is able to have more guest appearances than…
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 set to burn up the airwaves. Enlisting the Grammy winning…
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 place of nostalgia as well as the Toast co-producer’s sentimental…
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…
How Tenor Saw’s ‘Ring The Alarm’ Brought Soundclash To The Masses
For a vibrant display of the Jamaican trifecta — cunning, creativity, competitiveness — look no further than the island’s rich sound system heritage. These modes of performance and entertainment started…
