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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Alkaline’s ‘Mad Luv,’ And 8 More New Songs
Alkaline, Skeng, Jah Cure and Valiant are among the artists to release new music recently, we highlight those projects, among…
Throwback Thursday: Vybz Kartel’s ‘Thank Yuh Jah’
Thank Yuh Jah, a rare moment in Vybz Kartel’s discography in which he convincingly toed the line between religion and…
Five Reggae/Dancehall Albums That Should Have Been Nominated For A Grammy
The Grammy Awards’ history in relation to the Best Reggae Album category, is one not without its share of controversy.…
Five Reggae/Dancehall Tours You Need To Look Out For In 2023
It’s been three years since a global pandemic restricted movement worldwide, along with many of the “little” things we took…
Throwback Thursday: Beenie Man, Ms. Thing’s ‘Dude’
Dude, the smash hit by Beenie Man and Miss Thing, had such a stranglehold on Dancehall music in 2003, that…
Interview: Jahshii Finding Blessings In The Grimey Underbelly Of Dancehall Music
Emerging from Kingston’s famous, unforgiving, rich underbelly, Grant’s Pen native Jahshii has distinguished himself through his skills in recording studio,…
Grand Theft Auto: 15 Dub, Reggae & Dancehall Classics From The Gaming Franchise
Rockstar Games’ multibillion-dollar gaming franchise Grand Theft Auto has always been known for its diverse and unforgettable soundtracks. The franchise…
Stalk Ashley’s ‘EarthQuake,’ And 14 More New Songs
New releases from Jamaican Dancehall and Reggae artists over the last week include Stalk Ashley on a banger dubbed EarthQuake,…
The Rise Of Obeah In Dancehall Music
Dancehall artist Unknown Gringo is well aware that there is a connection between lotto scamming and the use of obeah to protect the ill-gotten gains. He is not surprised that the…
Interview: Collie Buddz Encourages Fans To ‘Take It Easy’
It can be easy to become preoccupied with the dynamism of everyday life, and Collie Buddz’s new single Take It Easy is a reminder to stop and smell the roses…
Throwback Thursday: Max Romeo’s ‘Chase The Devil’
While unwavering tenacity, defiance and righteous purpose are themes that effortlessly prevail in Roots Reggae, they can just as easily describe Max Romeo’s 1976 classic hit, Chase The Devil –…
Chronic Law, Valiant’s ‘Darkness,’ And 10 More New Songs
Jamaican music is off to a strong start with some really great singles to match the hope and determination that typically mark the first few weeks of the new year.…
Reggae Grammy 2023: Here’s The Album Sales For The 38 Past Winners, And This Year’s Nominees
When the winner for Best Reggae Album is announced at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards next Sunday, February 5, it will be a tossup between five stellar Jamaican albums, which…
Popcaan: ‘Great Is He’ Album Review
The first noticeable thing about Popcaan’s fifth album Great Is He is that despite his extensive use of Patois which makes it markedly Jamaican, the 17-track album has only two…
Vanessa Bling, D’Yani Predict Hit With ‘Soul Tied’
Jamaican singers Vanessa Bling and D’Yani are giving lovebirds a sexy collab ahead of Valentine’s Day ribboned Soul Tied. The Damage Musiq production sees the crooners doting over each other…
Throwback Thursday: Spice’s ‘Jim Screechie’
“Tip pon yuh toe and meet me ‘round a di back…” And just like that, you have unlocked the memory of Spice’s adulterous 2010 hit, Jim Screechie, the focus of…
