Dancehall Selector Turned Artiste Badda General Drops Album
Popular sound system selector turned artiste Badda General dropped his first album on all digital platforms on Tuesday (October 27).
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Echo Minott Talks New Album ‘Man A Do Road’
Veteran singer Echo Minott’s Man a Do Road album is a total time warp to 1980; from the toasting style, rockers reggae feel, and dub retention laced throughout the 12 tracks, to the album artwork which captures Dancehall space and culture.
Lt. Stitchie Declares Himself Dancehall’s Greatest Of All Time
While Beenie Man and Yellowman continue their ongoing verbal battle, about which of them is the “King of Dancehall”, veteran dancehall deejay and Minister of the Gospel, Lt. Stitchie has declared that he is “Dancehall’s G.O.A.T.” (Greatest of all time), in an apparent bid to ‘settle all arguments’.
One On One With Trendy Producer Jahvy Ambassador
Jahvel Morrison, more popularly known as Jahvy Ambassador, of True Ambassador Entertainment, has set himself apart with his talent and undeniable attention to detail and precision in music production.
Octavia, I-Octane’s 11 Year-Old Daughter, Looks To Blast Off With ‘Escape’
Octavia, the 11-year-old daughter of reggae star I-Octane, has always had a creative streak. She began writing her own poems and songs when she was only five years old.
Sizzla ‘Million Times’ Album Review
The COVID-19 lockdown in Jamaica appears to have had a romantic effect on reggae/dancehall superstar Sizzla Kalonji, triggering the making of his latest album, Million Times, a production the August Town native has described as a ‘great classic’.
Buju Banton Applies ‘Pressure’ To 2020, Reveals Next Single, And Hints At Kanye West Collab
Buju Banton has a lot to be thankful for, in what has been an extraordinarily successful 2020 for a number of reasons – and fans will be delighted to learn that reggae star isn’t quite finished with this year yet.
One On One With Drummer Extraordinaire Dorian Green
From the stalwarts in Reggae music to the new generation of entertainers, Dorian Green has been instrumental in making their sounds and performances brilliant.
Seven Takeaways From VP Records’ ‘Dancehall Anthems’: New Recordings From The Golden Era
In a dynamic collage of potent harmonies and rhythms from the Golden Era of Dancehall and Reggae, VP Records has created a playlist to take us back in time while stirring fresh new feels.
Blvk H3ro, Wayne J ‘New Millennium’ EP Album Review
By virtue of the caliber of the songs on Blvk H3ro and Wayne J’s recently-released reggae/dancehall seven-track EP, New Millennium, it is obvious that these youngsters can be relied upon to maintain the foundations set by their pioneering Dancehall elders.
‘Bailando’ Still Creating Waves For BZ Bwai And Celeste Scott
For the past decade, Belizean singer Bz Bwai has been making his own mark on the music scene, having started his singing pursuit in church as a youngster back in his home country.
Popcaan, Preme ‘Link Up’ EP Album Review
Popcaan’s performance on the Link Up EP with Canadian rapper and fellow OVO Sound artiste Preme, is a clear indication that the St.
Lyrical King Caano Looking Forward To A Bright Future In Dancehall After Viral Video
His lyrical potency caught the ears and eyes of hundreds of thousands recently when a video shared on social media went viral.
Producer Moon Bain Talks Lustre Kings, New Star Chile EP, And State Of Jamaican Music
The musical landscape is shifting back to a place where the producers, instrumentalists, DJs, beatmakers or executive producers are not only acknowledged but famous for their contribution to the music.
12 Classic Songs Produced By Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee
The late legendary music producer, Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee, rated one of the ‘great generals’ of Jamaican music and the inventor of the ‘flying cymbal’, was not only a producer, but a creator and conceptualizer who made an indelible mark in the heydays the genres of ska, rocksteady and early days of reggae music.
Six Ways Dancehall Artistes Can Stay Current During COVID …Without The Antics
There’s a kind of recycled strategy employed by Dancehall artistes and their teams when it comes to promotion and publicity.
One On One With Jevaughn ‘Alpha’ Jones
He has played for some of the biggest dancehall Artistes in the industry and has continued to build his brand by being true to himself and perfecting a gift he has received since birth.
Tarrus Riley: Healing Album Review
While doctors around the world are on the quest for a vaccine to help our bodies combat the physical effects of COVID-19, Tarrus Riley’s latest album, Healing, is a welcome antidote for the psychological and social side-effects of the virus and subsequent lockdown.
15 Dancehall & Reggae Songs That Glorify Being ‘Blessed’
One virtue all Jamaicans want to be is “blessed and sanctified.” As a country with Christianity as the most widely practiced religion, both devout Christians and the secular aim to live their lives in good favour.
Jimmy Cliff Reminisces About Playing Bongo Drums On Johnny Nash’s Original ‘I Can See Clearly Now’
American singer Johnny Nash who died on Tuesday at age 80 in Houston, Texas — worked with a new band called the Fabulous Five Inc.