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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shab Don Reflects On Fatherhood
Embattled Dancehall producer Shab Don rarely gives a look into his personal life, however, in a series of Instagram posts last month, the Any Weather producer shared a moment with…
Freddie McGregor Putting Finishing Touches On Last Album With Dalton Browne
Reggae artist Freddie McGregor will head back to Jamaica today after a successful show in London on Sunday. "Things pretty much open up so just getting on doing what I…
Aidonia Opens Up About Early Struggles In Dancehall
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing in the music business for Dancehall artist Aidonia, who says there were many bitter moments before his big break came. He opened up about…
Sean Paul: ‘Scorcha’ Album Review
On Scorcha, Sean Paul delivers 16 tracks primed for the sweat and sway of weekends free from curfews. Across the length of the album, Paul maps a scenic journey through…
Why Dancehall So Rarely Samples Anything, Including Itself
As Jamaica’s Dancehall sound tries to find its footing in new territory, sampling offers the guidance of the past. The production technique involves the reuse of the rhythm, melody, and/or…
Musical Youth Thrilled After ‘Stranger Things’ Taps ‘Pass The Dutchie’, Twice
Pass the Dutchie, a 1982 hit by Grammy-nominated British-Jamaican band Musical Youth, is the latest Reggae song to be featured in an American TV series. The song, which is a…
Chris Gayle Thrilled About Being Featured On First Album
West Indies cricketer turned artist Chris ‘Universe Boss’ Gayle is enthusiastic about being a featured act on The Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica: The Asian Edition album, set for release…
Shelly Belly Crowned Dancing King
After 23 years as a Dancehall dance innovator, Shelly Belly was crowned Dancing King at an event held on Lyndhurst Road titled Yard and Abroad A Knock E Ball, on…
