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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Substannzz Talks ‘Star Life’
Artekal Music recording artist Substannzz is all smiles these days as his latest single, Star Life, has racked up over…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Producer Clevie Browne Denies Involvement In Drake Song Removal
Jamaican producer, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne of Steely & Clevie, has stated he played no role in the removal of Drake's song Blue Green Red from streaming platforms. "We never took…
Raphi Chambers Aims To Bring Nyahbinghi Reggae to the Mainstream With “Jah Guide” Medley
Western Jamaica-based music producer, singer, and instrumentalist, Raphiel "Raphi" Chambers, is on a mission to restore Nyahbinghi Reggae to the forefront of mainstream music. With deep roots in the Rastafarian…
Bugle On His Journey To ‘Apex’
Bugle’s fifth studio album, Apex, has a quintessential Reggae feel and delivers intrinsic codes of truth, morality, and inspiration. But the album and its August release were of a deeply divine making,…
The 10 Best Songs Inspired By Shabba Ranks’ ‘Ting-A-Ling’ And The ‘Giggy’ Riddim
Over the years, the influence of both the Giggy Riddim (created in 1991) and Shabba Ranks' Ting-a-Ling has spawned a wave of new songs that were inspired as much by…
The Peter Tosh Song That Almost Wasn’t Recorded Becomes His First To Hit Major Milestone On Spotify
Reggae legend Peter Tosh's daughter, Niambe McIntosh, and his former manager, Copeland Forbes, have expressed their delight that Johnny B. Goode — the song Tosh was initially reluctant to record…
The 10 Best Songs That Sample Beenie Man’s ‘Who Am I? (Sim Simma)’
Beenie Man's 1997 Dancehall hit Who Am I (Sim Simma) has left a lasting imprint on music, with over 30 tracks sampling or interpolating its catchy lyrics or infectious rhythm.…
7 Artists We Want To See Vybz Kartel Bring Out During His ‘Freedom Street’ Concert
Vybz Kartel is set for his long-awaited return to the stage with "Freedom Street," his first performance in 13 years after being released from prison. The event, set for New…
Jamaican Artists Who Have Won A Grammy Award Outside Of The Reggae Category
Jamaica is renowned for its Reggae music, but a few artists from the island have also made achievements in other genres, earning Grammy Awards beyond the 'Best Reggae Album' category.…
