Historic ‘Best Reggae Album’ Moments At The Grammy Awards
At the 27th annual Grammy Awards held in 1985, Reggae music made its historic debut amongst the globally respected genres that have long since borrowed from its creative intrigue.
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Foreigners Still Collect The Lion’s Share Of Royalties In Jamaica
Overseas copyright holders are still collecting the bulk of royalties paid over by local radio stations for playing music.
Rytikal Talks Coffee Picking Before Fame, Sharing A Cell With Tommy Lee Sparta, Wanting To Work With Chronixx & More
Before Ryan McFarlane honed his craft at Bull Bay’s EastSyde Records, the fast-rising recording artist, known professionally as Rytikal, earned an income as a construction worker, who juggled raising goats, cannabis farming, selling jelly coconuts in Downtown Kingston, and picking coffee in the mountains for a living.
Unlocking The Malaysian Reggae Scene: Interview With Sasi The Don
Although it has been long recognized as an international art form, reggae music still struggles to gain a great foothold in Malaysia.
Silk Boss, Brii Vs. Terro Don: Everything You Need To Know
Dancehall entertainer Silk Boss and his girlfriend, now manager Brii have provided more details surrounding their leaked sex tape, the damming voice note, and their recent falling out with ex-manager and YouTuber Terro Don.
Shaggy Talks New Song ‘Mi Nuh Know,’ Confirms New Album On The Way
Grammy Award-winning superstar Shaggy has managed to get tongues wagging with his latest offering Mi Nuh Know, which sees the Diamond-plus selling artist speaking his mind like never before.
I-Octane: ‘I Am Great’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. At his zenith, I-Octane was a fashion-conscious hitmaker, who flooded the market with party songs and an obsessive focus on ‘bad-mind’ adversaries.
From ‘Selecta’ To ‘Singa’: Yaadcore Talks Debut Album ‘Reggaeland’
Today, prominent selector/DJ Yaadcore finally released Reggaeland — his debut album through his label 12 Yaad.
Interview: I-Octane Says He Just Released His Best Album Yet
Reggae and Dancehall star I-Octane, who’s known for hits like Wine and Jiggle, L.O.V.E Y.O.U., Gal A Gimme Bun, and Cyaa Do It with Gaza Slim, is confident that his fifth studio album I AM GREAT is his best work yet.
Sean Paul Happy To Be Back On Stage After Two Years
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is happy to be back on stage after his hiatus due to the pandemic.
Mr. Lexx Announces Final Album ‘Like I Never Left’ Ahead Of Retirement
Veteran Dancehall deejay Mr. Lexx is working on his final album before retirement from the industry.
Julian Jones-Griffith Talks Mavado’s New Album, Shenseea & State Of Jamaican Music
Music industry executive Julian Jones-Griffith has been in the music industry for over 30 years, having guided the careers of Dancehall acts such as Ninjaman, Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Mavado, Serani, Charly Black, Jada Kingdom, and Stalk Ashley.
Iyara Takes Dancehall To Alaska
Dancehall artist Iyara is fresh from a vacation that saw him visiting far-off locales like the snow-laden landscapes of Alaska.
Busy Signal Takes On Smokey Robinson’s ‘Crusin” Plus More New Dancehall/Reggae Songs
As many Dancehall and Reggae fans gravitated to Shenseea’s debut album, Alpha, with a sigh of relief last week, other practitioners in the genre had a slew of new singles.
Shenseea: ‘Alpha’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. After giving her fans a scare with Lick, R U That and Deserve It which spurred protests that she had ditched her Jamaican sound and authenticity, an unfettered Shenseea rose to the occasion like a true Alpha, not only showing her musical mettle but that she has a heart of steel.
Vybz Kartel, Shaneil Muir Take Fans On A Ride, Plus 14 New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Vybz Kartel and Shaneil Muir’s new single Ride It heads this week’s list of new tracks to add to your Dancehall playlist.
Dancehall Producer Shab Don: “The Only Way To Stop Gun Songs Is To Ban It”
Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr. says that the only way “gun” songs can be stopped is if they are banned online and by the radio stations.
Marcus Antonio Warns Of ‘Trouble’
Few Dancehall artists can boast of an American Idol appearance on their CV, but Marcus Antonio has never been afraid of being an outlier.
Remembering Bunny Wailer, The First ‘Don Dadda’ Of Dancehall, One Year After His Death
Today marks one year since the passing of Reggae/Dancehall legend Bunny Wailer, the original Don Dadda and founding member of The Wailers band, which included his step-brother Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic’ Reggae Edition 2022 A Hit: Watch
Twenty-one Reggae and Dancehall acts were showcased on the global stage at DJ Cassidy’s special edition of Pass The Mic: BET Afterparty 2022, following the 53rd NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night.