Five Breakout Dancehall Artists To Watch In 2021
During the year without concerts and live performances, several new and emerging Dancehall artists have stirred attention and are poised for breakout careers in 2021.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Laro Don’s Team Up With Skillibeng And 12 More New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
In a new issue of hot Dancehall releases this week, we’ve selected singles from Jamaican, Bajan, and Trinibagonian acts to create a dynamic collection for your playlist.
The Hideout Clothing: Styling Trinidad’s Dancehall Culture
The Hideout Clothing (THC) is a foundation of urban style in Trinidad dancehall culture. Take a closer look at your favorite artist’s music videos and you’ll probably see their clothing and/or signature logo making several cameos.
Why Skillibeng Shouldn’t Be Dragged Too Hard For The Nonsense In His Latest Song “Yo!”
It appears that Dancehall star Skillibeng has decided to take mastering the art of literary Nonsense Rhymes very seriously, even at the risk of national ridicule.
Justin Bieber Dodges Opportunity To Finally Give Credit To Jamaican Dancehall
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber was given an opportunity to finally give due credit to Jamaica and Dancehall culture for his mega-successful hit Sorry, but the singer all but glossed over the genre’s influence.
Intence: ‘Public Enemy No.1 Mixtape’ Album Review
After a booming and proliferous two years on the music scene, Dancehall artist Intence has launched his debut studio album, the Public Enemy No.
New Music Friday: ‘Good Good’ Answers Calls For More Dancehall Jugglin’ With ‘Self Trust Riddim’
Good Good Productions seems first in 2021 to answer recent calls for a revival of Dancehall’s ‘jugglin’ culture with their Self Trust Riddim, which was released today.
Sean Paul’s Manager Steve ‘Urchin’ Wilson On Music, Life And Streams
Sean Paul’s manager Steve “Urchin” Wilson is in promotion mode with the Dancehall superstar’s new album Live N Livin, as well as his own book Look Down.
TeeJay’s Making Changes In His Life And 7 More New Dancehall And Reggae Songs
Music enthusiasts can always depend on fresh new music releases in Reggae and Dancehall every week.
Leba Hibbert, Daughter Of Toots Hibbert, Vows To Keep His Legacy Alive
Leba Hibbert, daughter of two-time Grammy Award winner Toots Hibbert, has vowed to keep her father’s legacy alive.
Producer Chubb Star Blazes A Trail With AOC Records
Negril-based, on the rise music producer Chubb Star is carving out a reputation internationally for his soulful reggae-infused rhythms and an uncanny ability to create hit songs that resonate with a young audience.
Trinidad Dancehall: 12 New Songs To Listen To Right Now
In Trinidad and Tobago, Dancehall artists are continuing to push their way through to the ears and hearts of the masses.
Producer Dinesty King Launches New Label, Drops New Riddim
Trelawney-based producer Shannarey Brown better known as Dinesty King is confident that his latest project the Philly Anthem Riddim will be a huge success.
Reggaeton, Reggae-Dancehall Collaborations: From Clashing To Cashing
“Collaboration over clash, lets go get the cash” Words attributed to Sean Paul as he simplified the need for more collaborations among dancehall artists.
Sean Paul Says VP, Atlantic Records Own All His Hits, Wants Dancehall Artists To Choose Collaboration
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has not one but two albums dropping this year, and he has been busy promoting the first one out the gate, Live N Livin.
How Bunny Wailer Brought Innovation And Rastology To The Jamaican Music Renaissance
The recent death of Bunny Wailer, the last surviving founding member of the Wailers has seen outpourings of grief and appreciation all over the world.
The Story Of ‘Bam Bam’: Dancehall Singer Pliers Almost Didn’t Record The Hit Song
Out of many classics born in Dancehall’s heyday, Chaka Demus & Pliers’ lovers rock anthem Bam Bam is one for the ages.
Rhumba’s ‘Journey’, Teflon’s Brimstone And 9 New Dancehall & Reggae Songs For Your Playlist
The Reggae and Dancehall world has dished out some brand new tracks to update your playlist this week.
Dancehall Superstar Cham Says They Owe Him A Grammy
Sitting with Cham in his Miami studio, he no longer goes by Baby Cham he explains.
7 Takeaways From Chronixx’s New Single ‘Safe N Sound’
Just when many Jamaicans were giving up on Rastafarian artists for being eerily silent about the important issues plaguing the island’s society, Chronixx has responded forcefully, sparing neither government nor church in his new social commentary, Safe N Sound.