Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Intence’s Manager Says Jahshii Is Stirring Up Strife In Dancehall
Stephen “Fada Axe” Gabbidon, father and manager of Dancehall deejay Intence, has come out lashing Jahshii for what he describes…
Linval Thompson Distances Himself From Shab Don, Focusing On His New Music
Reggae/Dub producer and singer Linval Thompson is occupied with the final touches to three new albums (two of which are…
Jah Vinci Still On The Lookout For Fake Friends
One of Dancehall star Jah Vinci's latest singles is Haters, which was released on the Front Step Records imprint on…
Jamaican Artists With The Most Songs On The Billboard Hot 100, Ranked
Since 1964, Jamaicans have netted 134 entries on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Of these songs, 56 leaped into the Top…
The Story Of ‘Ghetto People Song’ Touches All Sides Of Music Rights Issue In Jamaica
Fragments of the Reggae classic Ghetto People Song form the nucleus of Harry Fraud’s production on French Montana’s recent track,…
“‘Time’ Is About Self-Defence, Not Violence,” Says Lusion
Starzplus recording artist Lusion wants to clear the air. There are some schools of thought who believe that his latest…
Popcaan’s Lawyer Vows Libel Suit Against Police Over ‘Cocaine’ Allegations
Bert Samuels, attorney-at-law for Dancehall star Popcaan, has vowed to file a libel lawsuit against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)…
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Slams Correctional Dep’t After Comments About Prison Recordings
Vybz Kartel’s attorney Isat Buchanan has taken issue with recent comments made by Deputy Commissioner of Corrections Joyce Stone about…
Best Alkaline Songs: 30 Essential Tracks From Dancehall’s ‘Youngest Lawd’
Alkaline carved a distinct path for himself in Dancehall music from the very moment he broke out in 2013. His unique style, lyrical talent, and clever controversial tactics have kept…
Reshma B Talks International Reggae Day At TIDAL, Curation And Changes In Jamaican Music
July 1st is a day of both celebration and reflection for Reggae fans worldwide. As streaming giant TIDAL welcomes International Reggae Day with fresh content, its Dancehall and Reggae Editor,…
June 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
June was an interesting month for Jamaican music but as always, the variety in reggae dancehall was inspiring. The sound continues to evolve; the debates about its identity persist, but…
Director Kirk Lee Recalls Shelved Vybz Kartel Movie, Ventures Into Music Production
Summertime video director Kirk Lee has recalled a shelved Vybz Kartel movie. According to the filmmaker, who is now venturing into music production, he had agreed to produce the feature-length…
Joe Bogdanovich Excited For New Rules Festival: “I Have Always Been A Fan Of Alkaline”
Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of Downsound Entertainment, has shared his expectations of the lineup of artists, who are billed to perform at New Rules on July 2, at Independence Park (National…
Everton Blender Says He Isn’t Getting Royalties For ‘Ghetto People Song’
Reggae artist Everton Blender says he's yet to get any royalties for his 1996 hit Ghetto People Song, which was recently sampled by American rapper-producer duo French Montana and Harry…
How The Who’s Zak Starkey—Son Of The Beatles’ Ringo Starr—Went From Rock To Reggae
Zak Starkey's move to Reggae isn't exactly shocking, but it is interesting. The now 56-year-old English rock musician is the son of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and has served…
Lisa Mercedez Talks New Single ‘Hype & Bruk’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fAcEu-163Q London-based Dancehall artist Lisa Mercedez is on the steady path to success. After gaining more recognition through her collaborations with Vybz Kartel, Mercedez has been expanding her catalog with…
