“Music Is Mathematics” For Sizzla Kalonji
Veteran Dancehall and Reggae entertainer Sizzla Kalonji has described his body of music as one which uses a formula, similar to mathematics, to reach the listeners.
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Tosh Alexander Talks Wanting A Skillibeng Collab And Sampling Dancehall Classics
Reggae-Dancehall artist Tosh Alexander is a huge fan of Skillibeng, describing him as one of the most interesting musicians to have come into the musical space in recent times.
Shaggy To Headline Virtual Jamaica Rum Festival With Shenseea And Sizzla
International superstar Shaggy will headline this year’s staging of Jamaica Rum Festival which will be a virtual one, starting from March 21, and culminating on March 27, 2021.
Toronto Rapper Swiss OG Recruits Sizzla For ‘I’m So Ambitious’
Toronto-based rapper Swiss OG is pleased with the initial feedback to his inspiring I’m So Ambitious single which also features Sizza Kalonji.
Best New Dancehall Music This Week: Popcaan, Bounty Killer, Kranium, Shaddoh Blackz & More
The music production houses have been working overtime the last couple of days, churning out hot new releases from a long list of Dancehall acts and we have 18 picks this week.
Tony Rebel Latest Reggae Artist To Shun COVID-19 Vaccine
Tony Rebel is the latest Jamaican Reggae artist to publicly declare that he will not be taking the COVID-19 vaccine, when it arrives in Jamaica even if rejecting it, hinders him from travelling overseas.
The Six G’s Of Dancehall
Dancehall music is governed by different modes of performance, ritual and spectacle. Music industry insiders often point to the lyrical rite of passage undergone by a dancehall act, like a production about badmind, another about marijuana, one about gangsterism, and others coined “reality tunes”.
Shaggy’s Pro COVID-19 Vaccine Statements Met With Mixed Reactions From Jamaicans
Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s recent declaration that he would be at the “front of the line” whenever the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in Jamaica, has resulted in a barrage of comments raining down on him on social media, most ranging from ridicule to trepidation and even outright scorn.
Veteran Singer Louie Culture Loaned Sizzla A Car To Help His Career
It’s commonplace for veteran artistes to mention unity as the key to elevating Jamaican popular music, but a real-life example by toaster Louie Culture takes the idea of unification to a whole other level.
Top 30 Modern Dancehall Songs About ‘Badmind’
There is nowhere else in the world where the term ‘badmind’ is an actual word, except in Jamaica.
Sizzla ‘Buns Out’ Everything From Gays To COVID-19 Vaccines During Instagram Live: Watch
Reggae superstar Sizzla Kalonji was on a roll on his Instagram live recently, where he warned Jamaicans against encouraging homosexual activities, rebuked the Vatican and the Church of England, and criticized world governments whom he said are pushing the COVID-19 agenda.
Most Memorable LIVE Virtual Dancehall & Reggae Performances In 2020
Undoubtedly, Dancehall and Reggae music soared to new heights and international fame this year through some of the most captivating and entertaining virtual performances in the history of Jamaican music and the internet, which fundamentally signified unity in the midst of distancing.
Sizzla’s Ten Greatest Hit Songs Of All Time
Sizzla Kalonji, whose real name is Miguel Collins, is a household name in Reggae music internationally and has become synonymous with the creation of conscious and inspiring anthems.
Sizzla ‘Million Times’ Album Review
The COVID-19 lockdown in Jamaica appears to have had a romantic effect on reggae/dancehall superstar Sizzla Kalonji, triggering the making of his latest album, Million Times, a production the August Town native has described as a ‘great classic’.
15 Dancehall & Reggae Songs That Glorify Being ‘Blessed’
One virtue all Jamaicans want to be is “blessed and sanctified.” As a country with Christianity as the most widely practiced religion, both devout Christians and the secular aim to live their lives in good favour.
Sizzla To Drop New Album ‘Million Times’ In October
Dancehall kingpin Sizzla Kalonji is set to drop some new music in short order when his album Million Times is released on October 2.
Best New Dancehall Music This Week: Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Alkaline, Jahmiel, Spice & More
This week in Dancehall gave us several great music videos from Jahmiel, Quada and Romain Virgo.
Reemus K Talks ‘Wise’ Collab With Devin Di Dakta, New EP
Jamaican artiste Reemus K is encouraging youth to optimise their potential and make better decisions in his latest release, Wise, which features Devin Di Dakta.
Chronixx Says There’s No Match For Sizzla In Proposed Verzuz Clash
Chronixx is always down for a gritty Dancehall clash. Part of his pre-performance ritual is to watch classic Sting clashes like that of Ninjaman versus Mad Cobra, or Beenie Man versus Bounty Killer.
20 Dancehall Songs Turning 20 In 2020
It was the year 2000 (Y2K for short) that saw many Dancehall artistes at the height of their careers, others on the decline, while some were just getting their feet wet.