Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Shenseea Hits Top 5 On Spotify’s Global Charts
Three years ago when I spoke to Shenseea in the studio at Romeich Entertainment HQ, she predicted her imminent success.…
From Pageant Beauty Queen To Dancehall: Meet Ria Rania
Westmoreland-born beauty queen Ria Rania has made a cross over from the runway to Dancehall to pursue her first love,…
A Conversation With Yaadcore: Radical Selector Turned Reggae Ambassador
Reggae connoisseur Yaadcore has forged a unique brand from all his years in the business, first at the turntables and…
Producer Jahvy Ambassador Announces Brand Partnership With Jaguar
Jahvy Ambassador, the Dancehall producer behind several of Alkaline's hit songs, has revealed that he signed a partnership with luxury…
DJ Naz Gurlpower Cranks It Up With New ‘Mad Gyal’ Track
Ever since she became the first female winner of the annual Guinness Sounds of Greatness contest, DJ Naz Gurlpower has…
Java Doesn’t Support Mandatory Vaccination In Jamaica
St. Thomas-born Dancehall artist Java is urging Jamaicans to wear their masks, but he does not support mandatory vaccination. "I…
Govana’s ‘1Matik’ & 11 More Dancehall Tracks For Your Playlist
In our selection of some of the newest Dancehall tracks this week, General Degree morphs back on the music scene…
Five Times Beenie Man Changed Dancehall And Put The Culture On The Global Stage
Today, August 21 is the 48th birthday of Dancehall King Beenie Man. The icon has been at the forefront of…
Interview: Christopher Martin On His Many Influences, The Music Business And New Single ‘You’ll Never Find’
Jamaican singer-songwriter Christopher Martin is as versatile a performer as he is a well-versed pundit of Jamaican music. The Green Apples singer’s prowess comes from fifteen fruitful years in the…
“Freddie McGregor Day!” Reggae Artist Honoured In Hartford, Connecticut
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Freddie McGregor OD received yet another accolade when August 14, 2021 was formally recognized by the city of Hartford in Connecticut as Freddie McGregor Day. “I just…
Ziggy Marley Shares Secrets To Success In The Music Industry
Ziggy Marley — the eldest son of Bob Marley — is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy winner, and philanthropist with multiple hit songs and world-class tours under his belt. …
Binelly Teams Up With Chronic Law For ‘Solo’: Listen
Trelawny-born dancehall artist Binelly has teamed up with Chronic Law on his latest single, Solo. "The song was blasted out this week and my phone has just been blowing up…
Dancehall Is Changing: More Hip-Hop Than Reggae?
From extensively observing the genre’s genesis, to now witnessing its grand revelation, the powerful and unstoppable force that is Dancehall music has become an engine of cultural exchange and a…
Vybz Kartel: ‘Born Fi Dis’ Album Review
Vybz Kartel’s latest album Born Fi Dis is as much a grand affirmation after two prolific decades as it is a GAZA family affair. The 12-track suite shows Kartel’s undeniable…
Iyara Issues US$1,000 ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge For Selectors
Dancehall star Iyara has issued an online mixoff challenge today (August 10) dubbed the 'Yaadman Up Inna Farrin' Mixoff Challenge which will allow young and emerging talented selectors to win…
Sean Paul’s Billboard Excellence
Although his work ethic is that of someone who’s still trying to make a name for themselves, Jamaican legend Sean Paul has not only conquered the mountaintop of Dancehall, but…
