In recent times, the Jamaican Government, specifically the Prime Minister has voiced concerns that Dancehall music is the cause of the country’s surge in violent crimes.
One of Dancehall music’s most distinct sound patterns is that of the Punaany Riddim. That memorable and very recognizable beat architecture can be attributed to the innovations of second city-born record producer Lloyd ‘King Jammy’ James, who honed his craft under the stewardship of late music industry deity and dub premier Osbourne ‘King Tubby’ Ruddock.
The number one Reggae album in the world on iTunes is Fire & Stone (Prince Fatty Presents) by Stick Figures.
Nigerian singer Burna Boy just scored a coveted Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his 2018 release, Ye.
There’s a large number of Reggae and Dancehall albums set to drop just in time for summer.
Led by the Bad Boys of Reggae, Inner Circle, tributes have been pouring out from Reggae lovers across the world in memory of late Reggae legend Jacob “Killer” Miller, on what would have been his 69th birthday today.
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith celebrated her birthday over the weekend. Smith, who turned 48-years-old on Saturday (May 1) was treated to a surprise birthday dinner organized by her daughter Crystal Davis.
Kingston-born reggae artist Isiah Mentor has released a plaintive gospel-tinged song God Is On My Side, that offers a well-spring of hope and solace for Jamaicans in challenging times.
Female members of the Dancehall and Reggae fraternity are running to gospel deejay Minister Marion Hall’s defence after she posted a photo of herself clad in what some may consider to be ‘too-sexy’ clothes.
Numbers don’t lie and that’s something Dancehall artist Bounty Killer understands and appreciates, as he showed off the impressive YouTube views his Where You Come From collab raked-in, in the space of just two days.
Spice’s debut album TEN drops this summer, and if her new song and video Go Down Deh is any indication, her fanbase can look forward to an insane production.
Dancehall producer Rohan ‘Jah Snowcone’ Fuller, who scored a number one Billboard Top 100 hit with Sean Paul’s Temperature, believes that censorship is not the answer.
Reggae singer Gyptian and his 2010 hit song Hold You are the subject of an incredibly weird TikTok challenge.
Billboard selector Boom Boom says the issue of Dancehall artists refusing to voice for certain producers and vice-versa, has worsened with time.
“Billboard Selector” Boom Boom says that while in his estimation Skillibeng is the “big name in Jamaica right now”, he is recommending, among other things, that the Crocodile Teeth deejay avoid voicing songs using the same flows over and over.
People’s National Party (PNP) Senator Damion Crawford came out in staunch defence of violent Dancehall lyrics, during an interview with Onstage host Winford Williams on Saturday night.
The Queen of Dancehall Spice celebrated her hypnotic new single, Go Down Deh featuring Reggae/Dancehall legends Sean Paul and Shaggy, with an epic Egyptian themed release party.
Amid criticism of her recent weight loss, Dancehall artist Jada Kingdom says she’s been living with bipolar depression.
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul says he has never been bothered by sentiments expressed by many Jamaicans over the decades that he was a boring stage performer, unlike his Dancehall colleagues who are known for igniting crowds with energetic dancing, prancing, and jumping.
Dancehall artist Ce’cile has indicated that she is totally fed up with the lackluster quality of national security in Jamaica.