Vivien Goldman Talks Cultural Appropriation And Working With Bob Marley
British writer and musician Vivien Goldman began her career as a journalist for Cassettes and Cartridges.
Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
15 Essential Sizzla Songs On The Reggae Crooner’s 45th Birthday
The Reggae/Dancehall scene has hardly encountered another artist as militant or prolific as Sizzla Kalonji. With over 55 albums, a Grammy nomination and a Lifetime Achievement Award under his belt, it’s even more surprising that today on his Earthstrong (April 17th), the crooner only turns 45yrs old.
Intence’s Upcoming ‘Wounded’ EP Will Feature Something For Everyone
Four years after he set foot on the Dancehall scene, Intence is ready to drop his debut EP.
The No-Maddz Trodding Globally With Music And Movies
The No-Maddz are credited as being the group that started what is now known as the Reggae revival; the resurgence of Reggae among young people.
Ce’Cile’s ‘Come Over,’ Byron Messia’s ‘No More Parties’ And 11 More New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
We’ve got an exciting collection of new Reggae and Dancehall releases, so get ready to update your playlist with any of these hot tracks that we picked just for you.
What Are Jamaican Films Without Jamaican Culture And Language?
In 2017, an accomplished American Hollywood producer Joel Zwick told a group of Jamaican filmmakers that they should only use English in their movies as the use of Patois makes it a foreign film.
Vybz Kartel – Beyond The Music
The name Vybz Kartel is a loaded one. In addition to being a legend in Dancehall, he’s also a convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Jamaica.
‘Hits Pon Toppa Hits,’ 15 Of Capleton’s Best Songs On His 54th Birthday
Call him by any of his dignified titles — Clifton George Bailey III, King Shango, The Prophet — but one thing you can’t call Dancehall/Reggae stalwart Capleton is watered down.
Khago In Control
Dancehall artist Khago recently won over USD$700,000 in a counter-lawsuit against producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor in a South Florida court.
Dancehall, Crime And Leadership In Jamaica
Dancehall artists have come out lashing, in a more sustained and visible way to respond to the most recent statement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness about dancehall lyrics and their link to high rates of crime and violence in Jamaica.
‘I Speak For The Unspoken, Marginalized And Forgotten’: An Interview With Dancehall Hitmaker 10Tik
Gwallaz! 10Tik, the viral Dancehall sensation from Red Hills Road, is heating up the streets with a hot new single called Roll Deep.
Is Vybz Kartel Still The King Of The Dancehall?
Vybz Kartel made good on his word to ‘give them hell from a prison cell’ but is the Worl’ Boss still the King Of Dancehall?
Watch How Spice Prees Her Money And 15 More New Dancehall & Reggae Songs For Your Playlist
The music scene heated up this week with new releases from your favorite Dancehall and Reggae artistes, but we picked 15 songs we think you’ll want to add to your playlist.
Wesrok, Country Reggae Singer, Champions New Movement With ‘Born As a Winner’
Country Reggae impresario Wesrok is seeking to establish ‘country reggae’ as a bonafide brand of reggae music on the international stage.
Tami Chin-Mitchell Honoring Her Calling
Tami Chin-Mitchell has proclaimed her freedom and said she is not interested in the music industry anymore.
Who Has The Higher Net Worth: Sean Paul Or Shaggy?
With just a 4-year age difference, Jamaican artists Sean Paul and Shaggy snatched mainstream success around the same time in the early 2000s.
Op-Ed: Holness’ Comments On Dancehall Could Be Considered ‘Broken Windows Theory’
According to the recent outcry from our Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the way to rid Jamaica of the current state of crime and violence is to stop the production and broadcasting of all music with violent content.
Cat Coore Says Dancehall Must Focus On Melody And Musical Presentation
An instrumentalist, singer, and living Reggae legend, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore has been in the music industry for five decades.
Who Was The Last Surviving Wailer?
Entertainment consultant and former manager of the late Reggae icon Bunny Wailer, Maxine Stowe, has clarified and contextualized claims recently made by Aston Barrett Jr., the son of well-known musician Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, that his father was a member of The Wailers.
The Vybz Kartel Song That Gave The Dancehall King His Big Break
Putting in the work since 1993, Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel finally “bussed” in 2001 as he honed his craft under the tutelage of the legend Bounty Killer.