Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
A federal judge in California has ruled against a defense motion to disqualify attorney Garth A. Clarke from Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd.’s massive copyright lawsuit against over 160 Reggaetón artists, producers, and record companies.
Reggae singer Keznamdi released the visuals for his latest video, ‘Time’, recently. The single is a poignant reminder to humanity of the importance of cherishing life’s most essential moments .
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made his highly anticipated return to the stage on New Year’s Eve with the Freedom Street concert, his first live performance in over 13 years.
Fifty years after its release, No Other Woman—the first studio recording by Reggae singer and producer Linval Thompson—has found new life as a streaming sensation.
Isaiah Laing, the former detective sergeant officer turned Supreme Promotions chairman and founder of Sting, has denied that he orchestrated a raid on the Di Building nightclub on Boxing Day in 2010 because it was being held on the same night as his infamous event.
Artekal Music recording artist Substannzz is all smiles these days as his latest single, Star Life, has racked up over 2.1 million in only four weeks.
The Recording Academy is gearing up for another exciting year, with first-round voting now open for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Upcoming artist JQuan recorded the diss track ‘Race’ after he had a verbal face-off at the Sharkies Seafood Festival in St.
Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy has released his sixth studio album, Up & Runnin6,’ which features Jamaican artists Spice, Jahmiel, 10tik, Chi Ching Ching, and Blvk H3ro.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Ghanaian reggae artist Blakk Rasta’s Salaga Soljah could be the dark horse, an unexpected and lesser-known contender in the Western Hemisphere who could surprise many when the Reggae Grammy nominees are announced on November 8.
Australia’s largest and zaniest ska-reggae band, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, combines cabaret-style showmanship with snappy-dressing, sharp musicianship and joyful, exuberant humor.
A federal judge in New York recently dismissed more claims in Reggae artist Etana’s lawsuit against VP Records but has allowed others to proceed.
Guyanese music professor, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Iauwata Amha Selassie, played a defining role in the official rise of Jamaican Nyahbinghi Reggae singer and producer Raphiel “Raphi” Chambers and his band, Rock Top—an influence Raphi continues to cherish to this day.
Jamaican producer, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne of Steely & Clevie, has stated he played no role in the removal of Drake’s song Blue Green Red from streaming platforms.
Western Jamaica-based music producer, singer, and instrumentalist, Raphiel “Raphi” Chambers, is on a mission to restore Nyahbinghi Reggae to the forefront of mainstream music.
Bugle’s fifth studio album, Apex, has a quintessential Reggae feel and delivers intrinsic codes of truth, morality, and inspiration.
Over the years, the influence of both the Giggy Riddim (created in 1991) and Shabba Ranks’ Ting-a-Ling has spawned a wave of new songs that were inspired as much by Shabba’s delivery as they were by the instrumental itself.
Reggae legend Peter Tosh‘s daughter, Niambe McIntosh, and his former manager, Copeland Forbes, have expressed their delight that Johnny B.
Beenie Man’s 1997 Dancehall hit Who Am I (Sim Simma) has left a lasting imprint on music, with over 30 tracks sampling or interpolating its catchy lyrics or infectious rhythm.
Vybz Kartel is set for his long-awaited return to the stage with “Freedom Street,” his first performance in 13 years after being released from prison.