Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Jamaican athletes aren’t the only ones who’ve continuously scored Gold in this era. In the storied history of Jamaican culture, many of its musical acts have also struck gold — RIAA Gold to be precise.
Three years ago when I spoke to Shenseea in the studio at Romeich Entertainment HQ, she predicted her imminent success.
Westmoreland-born beauty queen Ria Rania has made a cross over from the runway to Dancehall to pursue her first love, music.
Reggae connoisseur Yaadcore has forged a unique brand from all his years in the business, first at the turntables and now, center stage.
Jahvy Ambassador, the Dancehall producer behind several of Alkaline’s hit songs, has revealed that he signed a partnership with luxury car brand Jaguar.
Ever since she became the first female winner of the annual Guinness Sounds of Greatness contest, DJ Naz Gurlpower has been on an emotional high.
St. Thomas-born Dancehall artist Java is urging Jamaicans to wear their masks, but he does not support mandatory vaccination.
In our selection of some of the newest Dancehall tracks this week, General Degree morphs back on the music scene with a brand new song to reminds us he’s as current as ever.
Today, August 21 is the 48th birthday of Dancehall King Beenie Man. The icon has been at the forefront of popular music for the past 25 years with several Billboard hits, a Grammy and MOBO Awards.
Jamaican singer-songwriter Christopher Martin is as versatile a performer as he is a well-versed pundit of Jamaican music.
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Freddie McGregor OD received yet another accolade when August 14, 2021 was formally recognized by the city of Hartford in Connecticut as Freddie McGregor Day.
Ziggy Marley — the eldest son of Bob Marley — is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy winner, and philanthropist with multiple hit songs and world-class tours under his belt.
Trelawny-born dancehall artist Binelly has teamed up with Chronic Law on his latest single, Solo. “The song was blasted out this week and my phone has just been blowing up since that, people are loving the lyrics and delivery.
From extensively observing the genre’s genesis, to now witnessing its grand revelation, the powerful and unstoppable force that is Dancehall music has become an engine of cultural exchange and a magnet for commercialization.
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Vybz Kartel’s latest album Born Fi Dis is as much a grand affirmation after two prolific decades as it is a GAZA family affair.
Dancehall star Iyara has issued an online mixoff challenge today (August 10) dubbed the ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge which will allow young and emerging talented selectors to win US$1,000.
Although his work ethic is that of someone who’s still trying to make a name for themselves, Jamaican legend Sean Paul has not only conquered the mountaintop of Dancehall, but has comfortably made a home there.
Dancehall starlet Moyann may be the genre’s Next Big Thing. The bubbly 21-year-old is currently holding the No.
One-hit wonders. The world of entertainment is filled with them. From top-notch singing and acting talents down to magnetizing and even polarizing personalities, the art of the One-Hit-Wonder – and make no mistake about it, it most definitely is an art (albeit sometimes unintentional) – is as mysterious as it is fascinating, and here in the Dancehall and Reggae arenas, we’ve heartbreakingly had our fair share of them.
Hillside singer Chronic Law is the most streamed Dancehall artist on YouTube in Jamaica over the last month and has been among the top 5 over the last year.