Producer Countree Hype says his second EP— Cosa Nostra— which features Dancehall artists Pablo YG, Intence, Jahvillani, Konshens, Roze Don, Shane O, Deep Jahi, and Tommy Lee Sparta was a response to what his supporters wanted.
Jamaican music is off to a strong start with some really great singles to match the hope and determination that typically mark the first few weeks of the new year.
Though only a week into the New Year, Jamaican artists are already seizing the moment with new music to get the ball rolling.
In 2022, some Jamaican Dancehall artists seemed to have had an epiphany that nudged them onto more reflective and introspective-sounding tracks.
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 acts have not matched.
In what music producer Joey Lyric describes as “an ode to the great Professor Nuts”, Portlander Bugle and his St.
Jahvillani might be known for hardcore Dancehall tunes that speak about ‘badness’ or his charismatic flair that makes many ladies flock him—but beneath all of that is a quiet fellow, who prefers to avoid the spotlight outside of performances.
Raggy Road deejay Capleton is hailing divine protection after he escaped a near-fatal car crash on Tuesday.
Dancehall youngblood Breeze Genah dropped his ode to Nike’s Air Force One sneakers in a rhyme-happy single, ‘Air Force 1’ featuring fellow dancehall artist Aiden.
Dancehall fans thronged at the return of the New Rules Festival last night, all the way to 4AM this morning at the National Stadium’s car park.
It’s that time again when the Reggae and Dancehall music mill churns out brand new releases for music fans.
Dancehall producer Shaheed Muwwakil knows only too well the insidious cost of gang violence. As a resident of Arnett Gardens, he saw first-hand the gang violence that caused many students to miss several weeks of school at Trench Town and Charlie Smith high schools as warring factions faced off in 1991.
The year 2021 was a busy period in Dancehall, as with less touring and stage shows numbering almost zero in Jamaica, artists buckled down and took to the studio.
2021 was another great year for diversity across dancehall/reggae, from the much-hyped to the much-delayed as well as pandemic fueled projects.
Dancehall artist Paparatzzi is among three individuals that were gunned down on Darling Street in Westmoreland early Saturday (November 13).
Dancehall producer Shaheed Muwwakil is ecstatic about his debut Red Rum dancehall project which has already spawned a hit with Jahvillani’s sizzling Gun Man Party single.
The Reggae and Dancehall music mill has churned out some hot new releases this week to get your playlist pumping.
Incarcerated Dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta has revealed that his new album Transition will be released one day after his 34th birthday, on November 5, 2021.
From his potent lyrics in Nuh Reason, his allegiance affirmations in Wileside Government to his international sensationalizing in Clarks Pon Foot, St Ann born Dancehall artist Jahvillani has made an indelible mark in the industry.
Dancehall deejay Jahvillani’s album Dirt To Bentley dropped recently, exploring topics such as life, women, money, and success.