Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
A New York judge has dismissed nine of Etana’s fourteen claims in the breach of contract and copyright infringement lawsuit she filed against her former label VP Records, but he has given the Jamaican Reggae singer two weeks to amend her complaint.
Steely & Clevie Productions’ copyright lawsuit against Luis Fonsi, of Despacito fame, appears to have mushroomed into an all-out legal assault on Reggaetón after multiple lawsuits against some of the genre’s biggest hitmakers were consolidated into a single action.
Jo Mersa Marley’s untimely passing robbed Reggae music of an artist who was set on walking his own path.
In 2022, some Jamaican Dancehall artists seemed to have had an epiphany that nudged them onto more reflective and introspective-sounding tracks.
Former Jamaican footballer Alan ‘Skill’ Cole wants to rubbish a few misconceptions about his great friend Bob Marley, the King of Reggae and King Pelé, one of the greatest football players of all time.
As the year comes to a close, this final list has some really good tunes that are a welcomed respite from the dunce theme in dancehall.
Dancehall megastar Sean Paul is the most streamed Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall artist on YouTube in 2022, while, in Jamaica, Hillside singer Chronic Law is the most streamed artist for 2022 on the platform.
As 2022 gathers the last of its belongings to hit the road, let’s look back at the top music moments of the year for fans of Reggae/Dancehall—the controversies, achievements, viral moments, and sadly, those who passed away.
There’s a common thread running through most of Shaggy’s crossover hits. It’s a familiarity drawn from the work of others, aimed at disarming listeners and luring ears toward his updated sounds and styles.
The Mesh Marina, more popularly known as the String Vest, is an iconic Jamaican fashion piece popularized by Reggae and Dancehall artists, that ironically originated in Norway.
Up-and-coming entertainer Maliek “Kinsy” Watkins has added his own flair to the local music scene. The 25-year-old earned his formal education at Campion High School in St.
A 1993 trip to Brazil opened Shaggy’s eyes to how big Reggae could be. Maxi Priest had invited the then-rising artist to join him onstage at Rock in Rio, a major music festival which that year featured acts like Nirvana, Aerosmith, and Simply Red on the line-up.
With the rise of artificial intelligence and its increasing and pervasive presence in the music industry, curiosity abounds about how these developments might impact dancehall music and the artists who create it.
As the enduring icon of Reggae music all over the world, Bob Marley’s legendary resume as an artist transcends the limits of general stardom and fame.
When it comes on to wit, lyricism and talent, there are only a handful of Dancehall artists – dead or alive – that can be mentioned in the same breath as Adidja Palmer, the Portmore native more popularly known as Vybz Kartel.
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.
Since 2014, the multimedia artist MeLo-X has gone from uploading unofficial remixes of Beyoncé songs to becoming one of the superstar’s steady collaborators.
Up-and-coming artist Espuppy is hoping to make his mark in the music industry. The Jamaican native, who is now based in Chicago, released his latest single titled Money Heist on Saturday (November 26, 2022) and already has high hopes for the track.
Much to the alarm of its opponents, Trap Dancehall seems to be here to stay – at least until a new youth-driven sound arrives to replace it.
Twenty years ago, Sean Paul’s sophomore album Dutty Rock brought Dancehall music to the forefront of global, mainstream music.