Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Walk Good, A Film About Life In Jamaica
Walk Good is an arresting account of the Jamaican experience, through the lens of South African Director Adriaan Louw. The…
Can Jamaican Music Truly Compete With Pop Music In Album Sales?
With the transformation of many industries from analog to digital models, the entertainment industry has had its fair share of…
Premiere: Vybz Kartel, Bobby Konders, Lisa Mercedez & Sikka Rymes Team Up For ‘Badman’
Massive B’s Bobby Konders teams up yet again with Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel, accompanied by GAZA affiliates Lisa Mercedez and…
Five Things We Learned From Major Mackerel’s Hilarious Interview After Losing Leg
Veteran Dancehall artiste Major Mackerel was a popular entertainer from the late 1980s and early ’90s, who was most famous…
2020 Takes A Toll On Jamaican Music: RIP To 13 Reggae And Dancehall Veterans
In addition to the iconic Toots Hibbert and the legendary Bob Andy, the year 2020 has seen the passing of…
Producer Sajay’s ‘Uncut Diamond’ Riddim Shines
Uncut Diamond is the latest riddim to be released by music producer Sajay. He believes that the riddim is versatile…
‘Liquid Sunshine’ Riddim Glistens With Some Of Jamaica’s Biggest Stars In Dancehall
It is a galaxy of the hottest Dancehall stars, which forms the majority of the slew of 19 songs that…
Whose Style Is It Anyway?
From Skillibeng and Rytikal, to Vybz Kartel and Alkaline (+many more), the style theft assumptions have been a sore debate…
‘Up For The Challenge’: RDX’s Delomar Talks All-Female ‘Pink’ Riddim
There are a few factors to consider when producing and promoting an all-female juggling riddim: internal conflict among the women, industry politics, and if you're Delomar, closed doors because of…
Super Cat’s Return Hailed After Release Of First Music Video In 20 Years, ‘Push Time’
Many longtime Dancehall lovers, particularly in New York, are hailing the release of Super Cat’s new single, Push Time a collab with artiste and producer Salaam Remi, as the great…
COVID-Creative: How The Pandemic Inspired Innovation In The Jamaican Music Industry
We’re all familiar with the saying, “only the fittest of the fittest will survive.” But when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and the music industry, only the most creative…
Five Virtual Concerts We’re Waiting For
Online performances have temporarily replaced in-person concerts, and stage shows because of the coronavirus pandemic. Early concerts were more geared towards raising funds for COVID-relief, like 'Telethon Jamaica: Together We…
Producer Jahboy To Release Afrobeats Album Featuring Davido, WizKid, Anthony B
Jamaican Afrobeats producer Jahboy is confident that his upcoming debut album will reap Billboard chart-topping success. The project, dubbed Afrobeat Nation, will be headlined by Afro-fusion heavyweights Davido and WizKid,…
The Impact Of Bob Marley’s Music On Surf-And-Skate Culture
“You can meet me where the music meets the ocean.” Bob Marley On September 4, 2020, Ride Natty Ride, episode six of Bob Marley’s ‘Legacy’ 12-part documentary series was aired,…
A Richie Spice ‘Earthstrong’ Playlist Of His Best Songs
Roots-reggae singer Richie Spice celebrates his 49th year around the sun today. In commemorating his special day, the singer shared a gratitude post on Instagram, with a photo taken earlier…
Ten Takeaways From Protoje’s New Album ‘In Search Of Lost Time’
Like his alma mater Munroe College’s motto “In Are Sitam Quis Occultabit (A City Set On A Hill Cannot be Hid), Protoje’s raw musical talent cannot be hidden. With the…
