Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
How NotNice Became A Dancehall ‘King Midas’
NotNice's musical odyssey is woven with chart-topping highs and stone-broke lows, but there's a recurring theme: he's the go-to producer…
Buju Banton: Turning Legacy Into Streams
Buju Banton is breaking new ground for the music business in Jamaica. Since his release from prison he has been…
Ten Takeaways From Jahmiel’s New Album ‘Revamp’
Floating on spirituality and romance, Jahmiel’s 5-track mix of Revamp is an expression of faith and love packaged in realism…
SumeRR Drops Debut Album, ‘Downs District’
Downs District is the first album by Jamaican/Spaniard artist SumeRR. Born as Tressan Michelle Barnett in Jamaica, she has been…
Jamaican Bad Words
There are certain norms in the Jamaican culture that we just adopt as generations pass without questioning them. In my…
‘Scorned’ Dancehall Star Yellowman Is Still Facing Racism
The periodic outcry against racism is again dominating headlines following the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests worldwide.…
Ten Popular Non-Jamaican Reggae & Dancehall Artistes
We have heard quite a few cultured Reggae and dancehall songs from some unexpected foreign talents in our time. Though…
Ten Reggae Songs That Best Narrate The Times
Approximately halfway into the year and 2020 has churned out the unexpected, from a global lockdown induced by COVID-19 to…
Skillibeng & Rytikal Are The New Dancehall Trendsetters With Similar Styles
A shift is happening in dancehall as new talents emerge on the scene. Two of those talents, Skillibeng and Rytikal, stand out for bringing fresh new sounds to the genre.…
Ten Takeaways From Dre Island’s New Album ‘Now I Rise’
It’s been five years in the making, and the time has finally arrived. For Dre Island, the release of his new album Now I Rise was motivated by an inclination.…
Dancehall Legend Lady G Starts YouTube Channel, Talks New Music
The legendary dancehall artiste Lady G, known for her lyrical prowess, stage presence, and no-nonsense attitude, is putting herself out there with her official YouTube page and says she is…
Here Are The Ten Most Stylish Artistes In Dancehall Right Now
Like every genre of music, dancehall has its own fashion and flare and that which is quite different from Reggae. Unlike the trends that are associated with the Reggae culture…
The Art Of The Record Deal: Jamaican Artists Moving From Obscurity To Global Celebrities
Although Jamaican artists enjoy a rich cultural heritage, their constant struggle has been to selling records and achieve market dominance outside of the island.
Ten Takeaways From Lila Iké’s New Album ‘The ExPerience’
There is no denying Lila has the voice of an angel, her new EP The ExPerience is a testament to that. Her silky and sultry tones seep deep within every…
In Memoriam: Popcaan’s Most Unruly Hairstyles Through The Years
The very entertaining and Unruly Popcaan is arguably the most adventurous where hair is concerned, perhaps even topping the ladies.
A Dancehall Playlist For Mom
It has almost become a rite of passage for Jamaican artistes to release at least one song dedicated to the one they call mom. Acts including Serani, Konshens, Capleton, Gyptian,…
