The 10 Best Songs That Sample Beenie Man’s ‘Who Am I? (Sim Simma)’
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.
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7 Artists We Want To See Vybz Kartel Bring Out During His ‘Freedom Street’ Concert
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.
5 Jamaican Artists Who Have Won A Grammy Award Outside Of The Reggae Category
Jamaica is renowned for its Reggae music, but several artists from the island have also made achievements in other genres, earning Grammy Awards beyond the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category.
Swatch International Vows To Build On ‘Passa Passa’ Success
Most Jamaicans recognize Swatch International as the sound system that fuelled the ‘Passa Passa’ era of dancehall, during which the famous street dance took the world by storm, generated new street slang, entertained thousands of tourists, and spawned copycat events all over the world.
Bob Marley’s ‘Natty Dread’ At 50: The Story Behind The Album’s Title
As Natty Dread approaches its 50th anniversary next month, it’s worth reflecting on the album that marked a significant turning point in Bob Marley‘s career.
Safaree Brings Back-to-School Joy To Pondside, Hanover
Scores of children turned out at the Pondside Primary and Infant School in Hanover, on Thursday for Jamaican-American rapper Safaree “Stuntman” Samuels’ much-anticipated back-to-school treat.
Gussie Clarke Hit With Cease And Desist From Tiger
An attorney-at-law representing Dancehall veteran Norman ‘Tiger’ Jackson has issued a cease and desist order to producer Gussie Clarke of Dubplate Music Publishers to stop acting as the authorized publishing representative of the 64-year-old artist.
Interview: Afro B Speaks On Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats, His Jamaican Collabs And More
Popular Afrobeats star Afro B— known for hits such as Drogba (Joanna), Shape Nice (with Vybz Kartel and Dre Skull), Fine Wine & Hennessy (featuring Slim Jxmmi) and much more—has disagreed with Buju Banton’s criticisms of the genre.
Buju Banton Cancels Three More Dates On ‘Overcomer’ Tour. “It’s A Public Humbling,” Says Insider
Reggae superstar Buju Banton is the latest high-profile artist forced to cancel several dates of an arena tour in a crowded post-pandemic live entertainment marketplace plagued by elevated ticket prices and consumer spending fatigue.
Cutty Ranks: Dancehall’s First ‘Gunman Lyricist’
Veteran Dancehall deejay Cutty Ranks recently reminded fans of his groundbreaking role in Dancehall history as the first artist to record a hard-core gun song.
General Echo: The “Slackest” Deejay In Dancehall
Long before artists such as Lady Saw, Shabba Ranks, Vybz Kartel, and others became known for their explicit and provocative lyrics, lewdness was already a significant part of Jamaican dancehall music.
Producers Face Off Over Royalty Splits For Tiger’s ‘When’ In Wake Of Drake Interpolation
There is a mushrooming dispute over the compositional rights of Tiger’s song When in the wake of news that Drake’s latest track, Blue Green Red, allegedly interpolates lyrics and melody from the Dancehall artist’s 1991 song without permission.
Ras-I Remains Connected To The Root Of Reggae As He Completes New Album
As Reggae artist Ras-I continues work on his third studio album, he says his steady success is attributed to sticking to the root of the genre.
Interview: Shaggy Says He Plans To Make Music For Years To Come
Despite decades in the industry, Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy remains unsure if he’s reached his full potential.
Exclusive: Drake Released New Song ‘Blue Green Red’ Without Clearance, Says Jamaican Producer Clevie Browne
Canadian rapper Drake could face a second lawsuit from Jamaican producer Cleveland ‘Clevie’ Browne over his latest track, Blue Green Red.
Blvk H3ro Says Vybz Kartel Is A “Superhero” For Waterford Residents
Reggae artist Blvk H3ro says Vybz Kartel is a role model for him, and other youngsters who grew up in Waterford, Portmore.
Interview: Spice Talks Third Album ‘Mirror 25,’ Vybz Kartel’s Release, And More
Queen of Dancehall Spice has released her third studio album, Mirror 25, as part of her silver anniversary in music.
Comparing Vybz Kartel And Buju Banton’s Journeys To Freedom
The last few days have epitomized spectacle as several fans celebrate the release and acquittal of dancehall giant Vybz Kartel.
Spice Says Mr. Vegas Is Jealous That She Has More Musical Accolades Than Him
Queen of Dancehall Spice has responded to several criticisms hurled at her by Mr. Vegas regarding the trajectory of her career and her marketing strategies.
Wayne Wonder Endorses Vybz Kartel’s Message To Youths To Avoid Crime
Dancehall singer Wayne Wonder is urging young people to learn from Vybz Kartel’s experience and avoid a similar path.