Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life
Today marks six years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae music.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Cutty Ranks Files US$3 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties From El Chombo’s ‘Dame Tu Cosita’
Dancehall veteran Cutty Ranks has filed a US$3 million lawsuit in the United States, alleging that he was never properly paid for his contributions to El Chombo’s 2018 global hit Dame Tu Cosita.
Grindsman Says He’s Seeking “Fair Share” From Vybz Kartel Over ‘Benz Punany’
Dancehall veteran Grindsman insists that he’s not focused on Vybz Kartel’s wealth but only wants fair compensation for the use of his work.
How Independent Artists Can Get Their Music On Streaming Platforms
You made the track. You obsessed over the mix. You played it for three friends, your group chat, and maybe your dog.
Sly Dunbar: 10 Essential Songs Bearing The Reggae Legend’s Mark
Spanning more than five decades, Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar’s career yielded an untold number of recordings—a legacy that officially concluded on Monday with his passing at age 73.
How Jada Kingdom Is Quietly Setting The Bar For 2026
There is a quiet confidence to Jada Kingdom’s latest EP, “Just a Girl in a Money Man’s World.”
Maxine Stowe Teams Up With Producer Kenneth ‘Skengdon’ Black To Rebrand ‘Skengdon’ Brand
Well-known entertainment consultant Maxine Stowe is determined to reposition the brand of businessman Kenneth ‘Skeng Don’ Black in this new dancehall era.
Jah Cure Victim Speaks Out: “I Forgive Him, But I Will Never Forget”
Dutch concert promoter Nicardo ‘Papa’ Blake says he has “forgiven Jah Cure” following the October 2021 incident in which the Reggae singer stabbed him over a disputed performance fee.
Can The Jamaican Riddim That Inspired Reggaeton Be Copyrighted?
A federal judge in California is set to hear arguments this fall on whether the foundational Fish Market riddim, better known as Dem Bow, is copyrightable.
‘Mute Jah Cure’ Movement Has Silenced The Incarcerated Singer In Europe
Since European radio station personnel enacted an informal ban on the music of incarcerated reggae singer Jah Cure, there are only a few radio station broadcasters who remain neutral.
Cocoa Tea’s Best Songs: His 20 Most Essential Hits
Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott, who passed away on Tuesday at 65, was one of Reggae and Dancehall’s most enduring and beloved vocalists.
Dutch Music Producer ChevoBeatz Making Mark In Reggae
Dutch music producer Cheville Samoedj, professionally known as ChevoBeatz, has been making significant strides in the global music scene by infusing his productions with the rich sounds of reggae and dancehall.
Ras Minano & The Hope Of Africa Band Bring Roots Reggae From Ghana To Australia
Ras Minano & the Hope of Africa is one of Australia’s leading reggae and world music groups, effortlessly blending roots reggae with afrobeat and Ghanaian traditional rhythms in intense live performances and studio recordings.
Judge Rejects Call To Disqualify Steely & Clevie’s Attorney From Reggaetón Lawsuit
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.
Interview: Keznamdi’s Journey From Janitor To Reggae Revivalist With ‘Time’
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 .
Vybz Kartel’s Return: 25 Must-See Photos From His ‘Freedom Street’ NYE Concert
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.
‘No Other Woman’: How Linval Thompson’s First Single Became A Reggae Streaming Hit—50 Years Later
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: “I Didn’t Lock Off Kartel’s Show At Di Building In 2010”
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.
Substannzz Talks ‘Star Life’
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.
75 Albums Submitted For Reggae Grammy 2025: Here’s The Top 12 Contenders
The Recording Academy is gearing up for another exciting year, with first-round voting now open for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.