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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Steely & Clevie Productions Take Reggaetón’s Biggest Hitmakers To Court For Copyright Infringement
Steely & Clevie Productions' copyright lawsuit against Luis Fonsi, of Despacito fame, appears to have mushroomed into an all-out legal…
Jo Mersa Marley: 5 Essential Tracks
Jo Mersa Marley’s untimely passing robbed Reggae music of an artist who was set on walking his own path. It’s…
The 50 Best Dancehall Songs Of 2022
In 2022, some Jamaican Dancehall artists seemed to have had an epiphany that nudged them onto more reflective and introspective-sounding…
Alan ‘Skill’ Cole Says Bob Marley Was A Pelé Fan
Former Jamaican footballer Alan 'Skill' Cole wants to rubbish a few misconceptions about his great friend Bob Marley, the King…
December 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
As the year comes to a close, this final list has some really good tunes that are a welcomed respite…
The Most Streamed Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Artists On YouTube In 2022
Dancehall megastar Sean Paul is the most streamed Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall artist on YouTube in 2022, while, in Jamaica, Hillside singer…
The Top Moments In Reggae/Dancehall Of 2022: Year In Review
As 2022 gathers the last of its belongings to hit the road, let's look back at the top music moments…
Shaggy Touts The ‘Strategic’ Power Of Familiar Samples
There’s a common thread running through most of Shaggy’s crossover hits. It’s a familiarity drawn from the work of others,…
10 Times Reggae/Dancehall Artists Grabbed Attention In A Mesh Marina
The Mesh Marina, more popularly known as the String Vest, is an iconic Jamaican fashion piece popularized by Reggae and Dancehall artists, that ironically originated in Norway. According to I…
Kinsy Speaks On His ‘The KinsTape’ Project
Up-and-coming entertainer Maliek “Kinsy” Watkins has added his own flair to the local music scene. The 25-year-old earned his formal education at Campion High School in St. Andrew before heading…
Shaggy On How He’s Helping To Change Dancehall’s Numbers, And Still Being The Underdog — 40 Million Record Sales Later
A 1993 trip to Brazil opened Shaggy’s eyes to how big Reggae could be. Maxi Priest had invited the then-rising artist to join him onstage at Rock in Rio, a…
How Artificial Intelligence Might Impact Dancehall Music
With the rise of artificial intelligence and its increasing and pervasive presence in the music industry, curiosity abounds about how these developments might impact dancehall music and the artists who…
Ten Classic Bob Marley Performances
As the enduring icon of Reggae music all over the world, Bob Marley’s legendary resume as an artist transcends the limits of general stardom and fame. For most people, Marley’s…
Ranking Ten Of Vybz Kartel’s Most Lyrical Verses
When it comes on to wit, lyricism and talent, there are only a handful of Dancehall artists – dead or alive – that can be mentioned in the same breath…
November 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
November was interesting for Reggae Dancehall music. It was particularly fascinating to see the younger, more freshly established artists pushing a pace in the music that many older, more established…
MeLo-X On Working With Beyoncé, Putting Dancehall At The Forefront Of His Next Album
Since 2014, the multimedia artist MeLo-X has gone from uploading unofficial remixes of Beyoncé songs to becoming one of the superstar’s steady collaborators. The shift began with the release of…
