Interview: Runkus On ‘Out:Side’, Jamaican Concept Records And More
In 2017, BBC 1Xtra offered the spotlight to the Portmore artist Runkus with a freestyle session hosted by the English producer Toddla T.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Riddims That Slapped: Richard ‘Shams’ Browne’s ‘Orgasm’
In 2000, as fans awaited Buju Banton to take the stage in Germany, the Orgasm riddim came roaring out of the venue’s main speakers.
John Legend, Jada Kingdom ‘Speak In Tongues’ And 9 More New Songs
Jada Kingdom did not disappoint in her new feature with John Legend and Skip Marley is back spreading some good vibrations – as did others like Bugle, Dexta Daps, and Christopher Martin with their latest tracks.
Spice’s Recent Billboard Entry ‘A Big Deal’
Queen Of Dancehall Spice‘s ability to steer her own ship after severing ties with VP Records is being hailed following the first week showing of her sophomore album Emancipated.
Jahazeil Myrie To Release Debut EP ‘Message’
Jahazeil Myrie, son of Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist Buju Banton, is hoping that his fans will lend a listening ear as he gears up to deliver his debut EP—Message.
IzyBeats Steps Out As Artist For Upcoming Debut Album ‘Edgehill’
IzyBeats may be a highly sought after Grammy-winning producer, but right now the current project is his debut album Edgehill, set for release in a few weeks.
Kalpee Talks Island Wave And Underrepresentation Of Caribbean Music
In Trinidad, Kalpee was starved of creative resources and worn down by cultural expectations. Beyond the island’s shores, he felt the strain of underrepresentation.
Don Dada Connecting The Jamaican Diaspora Through Art, Dancehall And NFTs
It’s a known fact that Jamaican culture has inspired the global music scene. What many have yet to realize is how the culture is also making waves on the art scene.
Spice: ‘Emancipated’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Like she had promised a few months ago, in her Love Triangle song, that she would not stop singing about her “pum-pum”, Spice literally keeps her word on her sophomore album, Emancipated.
Taz Timeless Speaks On Usain Bolt’s Move To Trademark ‘To Di World’ Victory Pose
Taz Timeless, from the Timeless Dancers in Spanish Town, St. Catherine which conceptualized the ‘To Di World’ Dancehall dance move, says that he feels no animosity towards Usain Bolt for moving to re-acquire the trademark for the signature ‘To Di World’ victory pose, but he and his dance crew would have appreciated some acknowledgement for coming up with the name.
Tosh Alexander’s ‘Cum Yah’ And 8 New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Top new releases for Dancehall playlists everywhere have come this week from Govana, Alkaline, Daddy1, and Rhumba, who have all shared accounts of gloom and despair in their new tracks, while others like Tarrus Riley and Tosh Alexander share more vibrant moods.
Queen Of Dancehall Spice: The ‘Emancipated’ Interview
Just a little over a year since the release of her debut album 10, Spice is on the eve of premiering her sophomore project—Emancipated.
Beenie Man Celebrates 50th Birthday In Star-Studded Style
In a birthday celebration fit for a King, Beenie Man enjoyed his 50th milestone with family, friends, and heavy-hitters of the Jamaican music industry last night (Aug.
Major Mackerel Talks New Dancehall Album, Heyday, And How He Got His First Girl
When Garfield Dixon first heard his song Don Ban being played on the radio in 1987, he was of the impression that it may have been someone else singing the song he wrote.
Jahvillani Says He’s Naturally Distant, But “His Fans Understand”
Jahvillani might be known for hardcore Dancehall tunes that speak about ‘badness’ or his charismatic flair that makes many ladies flock him—but beneath all of that is a quiet fellow, who prefers to avoid the spotlight outside of performances.
Capleton Hails ‘Divine Powers’ For Saving His Life Following Car Crash
Raggy Road deejay Capleton is hailing divine protection after he escaped a near-fatal car crash on Tuesday.
Major Mackerel Feels Renewed Thanks To Poolside Convo With Jahshii
Dancehall stalwart Major Mackerel says he is rejuvenated and renewed, thanks to a conversation he had with newcomer Jahshii in January of this year.
Gaza Kim Still Reps Gaza
Dancehall artist Gaza Kim decided to keep ‘Gaza’ in her stage name because she felt the word personified her own personal ethos and philosophies.
Yaksta Inspired By Rolling Stone Feature
Reggae/Dancehall artist Yaksta is ecstatic that his breakout hit song Ambition was included in a Rolling Stone feature celebrating the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence.
New Music Friday: Shenseea, Spice, Jada Kingdom, Chronixx, Bounty Killer, Plus More
It’s the end of the week and there’s a brand new supply of music from several top artists.