Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
The Serendipity Of Vybz Kartel Being Freed On The Eve Of Emancipation Day
At the stroke of midnight on August 1, 1838, Reverend William Knibb declared “The negro is free” upon the full…
Gyptian Talks New EP ‘Guarded’
Reggae/Dancehall artist Gyptian is pleased with the response to his Guarded EP, his first album project in over a decade.…
Yung Lion, Trinidadian-American Reggae Artist, Grateful For Sumfest Reception, Says Speaking Patois Comes Naturally
Teenage Trinidadian-American reggae artist Yung Lion says he is grateful for the warm reception he received during his debut at…
Etana Releases Eighth Album ‘Nectar Of The Gods’
Reggae artist Etana is particularly proud of her latest album, Nectar of the Gods, which was released today (July 26)…
Wesrok Hails Jamaica Constabulary Force As An “Honourable Institution”
Reggae-country singer Wesrok, who served for two decades in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and rose to the rank of…
Roger Steffens Says Marley Family Failed To Match Joe Bogdanovich’s Offer For Massive Bob Marley Collection
Reggae superfan and journalist Roger Steffens has disclosed that the Marleys failed to match the offer made by music impresario…
Bunny Wailer Estate In “Hot Mess” After Executor Conflicts, DNA Testing Dispute
There is mushrooming discontent among Bunny Wailer Estate beneficiaries about the role played by co-executor Abijah Adasenaki Livingston. The 13…
Reggae Legend Max Romeo Accuses UMG Of Racial Bias In Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has claimed in new court filings that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Polygram Publishing’s practice of…
Nigy Boy’s Take On Suggestions That He’s Revolutionized Dancehall
Continental singer Nigy Boy responded with a light-hearted joke when asked about people claiming he has singlehandedly revolutionized Dancehall following his stunning debut performance at Reggae Sumfest Concert Night Two.…
Donovan Germain Says He Steered Agent Sasco Away From Clashing With Vybz Kartel, Focused On Long-Term Career
This summer marks 25 years since Agent Sasco began his Dancehall career, a milestone influenced by legendary music producer Donovan Germain, who had managed Sasco during his formative years. Germain…
Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs Becomes First Visually-Impaired ‘Jamaica Festival Song’ Winner
Decorated musician and educator Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs made history on Saturday night by becoming the first visually-impaired artist to win the Jamaica Festival Song competition in its 58-year history. Many…
LA Lewis Beats Portmore Toll Booth Breach Charges
President Abraham Lincoln once wrote "the man who defends himself in court has a fool for a lawyer and a jackass for a client". But try telling that to popular…
Interview: QQ Reflects On Music Career 20 Years Later
Dancehall artist QQ is officially celebrating 20 years in the music industry. The entertainer, whose real name is Kareem Dawkins, rose to fame at just ten years old with Poverty and became…
10 Of Bob Marley’s Most Covered Songs
Reggae legend Bob Marley's music, with its messages of love, unity, and social justice, has resonated with artists from every corner of the globe. This influence is perhaps best seen…
Chimney Records Producer David Hayle Endorses The New Sound Of Dancehall
Jamaican producer David Hayle of Chimney Records says he supports experimentation and the new sound of Dancehall. “People will always have their opinion, but Dancehall will live on, and it…
The Story Behind The Song: Bounty Killer’s Dad Mistakenly Thought He Was Throwing “Shade” At Him In “Mama”
Bounty Killer's father was upset at him for a long while, this after the deejay released the single Mama (Not In A Good Mood), thinking the lines about a 'gambling…
