Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Cocoa Tea’s Best Songs: His 20 Most Essential Hits
Colvin 'Cocoa Tea' Scott, who passed away on Tuesday at 65, was one of Reggae and Dancehall's most enduring and…
Dutch Music Producer ChevoBeatz Making Mark In Reggae
Dutch music producer Cheville Samoedj, professionally known as ChevoBeatz, has been making significant strides in the global music scene by…
Ras Minano & The Hope Of Africa Band Bring Roots Reggae From Ghana To Australia
Ras Minano & the Hope of Africa is one of Australia’s leading reggae and world music groups, effortlessly blending roots…
Judge Rejects Call To Disqualify Steely & Clevie’s Attorney From Reggaetón Lawsuit
A federal judge in California has ruled against a defense motion to disqualify attorney Garth A. Clarke from Steely &…
Interview: Keznamdi’s Journey From Janitor To Reggae Revivalist With ‘Time’
Reggae singer Keznamdi released the visuals for his latest video, 'Time', recently. The single is a poignant reminder to humanity…
Vybz Kartel’s Return: 25 Must-See Photos From His ‘Freedom Street’ NYE Concert
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made his highly anticipated return to the stage on New Year’s Eve with the Freedom Street…
‘No Other Woman’: How Linval Thompson’s First Single Became A Reggae Streaming Hit—50 Years Later
Fifty years after its release, No Other Woman—the first studio recording by Reggae singer and producer Linval Thompson—has found new…
Isaiah Laing: “I Didn’t Lock Off Kartel’s Show At Di Building In 2010”
Isaiah Laing, the former detective sergeant officer turned Supreme Promotions chairman and founder of Sting, has denied that he orchestrated a…
Substannzz Talks ‘Star Life’
Artekal Music recording artist Substannzz is all smiles these days as his latest single, Star Life, has racked up over 2.1 million in only four weeks. This is the St.…
75 Albums Submitted For Reggae Grammy 2025: Here’s The Top 12 Contenders
The Recording Academy is gearing up for another exciting year, with first-round voting now open for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The 'Best Reggae Album' category has received 75 eligible…
JQuan Speaks On Leaked Diss Track Aimed At Ruff Kut Drummer
Upcoming artist JQuan recorded the diss track 'Race' after he had a verbal face-off at the Sharkies Seafood Festival in St. Ann with the Ruff Kutt band and its drummer…
Stonebwoy Taps Five Jamaicans For ‘Up & Runnin6’ Album
Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy has released his sixth studio album, Up & Runnin6,’ which features Jamaican artists Spice, Jahmiel, 10tik, Chi Ching Ching, and Blvk H3ro. The album, released on October…
Blakk Rasta: ‘Salaga Soljah’ Album Review
Ghanaian reggae artist Blakk Rasta's Salaga Soljah could be the dark horse, an unexpected and lesser-known contender in the Western Hemisphere who could surprise many when the Reggae Grammy nominees…
Australia’s Melbourne Ska Orchestra Celebrates 21st Anniversary With National Tour And New Single ‘John Wayne’
Australia’s largest and zaniest ska-reggae band, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, combines cabaret-style showmanship with snappy-dressing, sharp musicianship and joyful, exuberant humor. No strangers to touring at home and abroad, I caught…
Etana’s Lawsuit Against VP Records Narrows Further, But Some Key Claims Persist
A federal judge in New York recently dismissed more claims in Reggae artist Etana’s lawsuit against VP Records but has allowed others to proceed. The I Am Not Afraid singer,…
Iauwata’s Mastery: How A Guyanese Legend Shaped Nyahbingi Reggae Singer Raphi Chambers’ Musical Path
Guyanese music professor, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Iauwata Amha Selassie, played a defining role in the official rise of Jamaican Nyahbinghi Reggae singer and producer Raphiel "Raphi" Chambers and his band,…
