Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.

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Etana Releases ‘Gemini’ – Album Review

Jamaican singer/songwriter Etana’s latest body of work evokes another album she did with VP Records. Better Tomorrow, her third studio album saw her work with one producer, Shane Brown of Jukeboxx productions.

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Who Runs Dancehall?

(EDITORIAL) – Every now and again, we rehash this question because the fact is Dancehall’s potency is rooted in its competitive synergy.

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Buju Banton: Turning Legacy Into Streams

Buju Banton is breaking new ground for the music business in Jamaica. Since his release from prison he has been contributing artistically and through interviews to the narrative surrounding reggae and dancehall music.

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SumeRR Drops Debut Album, ‘Downs District’

Downs District is the first album by Jamaican/Spaniard artist SumeRR. Born as Tressan Michelle Barnett in Jamaica, she has been active in the music scene of her natal country since she was very young.

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Jamaican Bad Words

There are certain norms in the Jamaican culture that we just adopt as generations pass without questioning them.

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Ten Reggae Songs That Best Narrate The Times

Approximately halfway into the year and 2020 has churned out the unexpected, from a global lockdown induced by COVID-19 to protests worldwide condemning racial injustice and police brutality.