Sean Paul, Inna Go ‘UP,’ And 9 More New Dancehall Songs
Sean Paul released another cross-genre collaboration with Romanian singer Inna, which kicks off our top picks for your Reggae and Dancehall playlist this week.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Minister Marion Hall Says Lady Saw Fans Have Been Fighting Her Gospel Career
Former Dancehall Queen Lady Saw turned gospel artist Minister Marion Hall says some of her former fans have been fighting her career since her switch from secular music.
Kabaka Pyramid, Deejay Theory Team Up For ‘Greatness’: Listen
Reggae deejay Kabaka Pyramid recently debuted his latest track titled “Greatness”, produced by Deejay Theory, which landed at number four on the Global iTunes Reggae Charts last week.
JayBlem Talks ‘Rotten Teeth’ With Chronic Law
Rising dancehall deejay JayBlem just hit one million views for the first time with Rotten Teeth featuring Chronic Law.
Producer Jermaine Baker Talks Streaming Success With Vybz Kartel, Upcoming Tory Lanez Song
Producer-artist Jermaine Baker has made a habit of carving out hits with the Worl’ Boss, Vybz Kartel.
Devin Di Dakta On Why He Makes Difficult Conversations The Subject Of His Songs
Following his Grammy Award nomination, Reggae/Dancehall star Devin Di Dakta has been blazing his own trail, with a less weighted perspective from the typical Dancehall artist.
Stalk Ashley’s ‘Murda’ Plus 10 New Songs For Your Dancehall Playlist
In addition to the highly anticipated drop from Masicka, Stalk Ashley, Prince Swanny, Popcaan, Yaksta and more checked in with new music, deserving of a spot on your playlist this week.
Masicka: ‘438’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Masicka’s rounded debut album 438 was worth the wait, a masterful blend of his prowess, appeal and street savvy.
Four Takeaways From Queen Ifrica’s New Song ‘Predators Paradise’
Anytime Jamaica appears to be descending into disorder and degeneracy, the voices of Rastafarian musicians have always served as an incendiary, to compel the country to get ahold of itself.
Bob Marley: A National Hero’s Hero
“Bob Marley is my HERO #thatisall,” Rihanna tweeted one afternoon back in 2012. Now a National Hero herself, the Rude Boy singer-turned-Billionaire CEO has long claimed the late Reggae King as a creative influence, and while their careers span different eras, their larger-than-life ethos far exceeds studio efforts—each is undeniably a global brand with an innate sense of cool, confidence and style.
Shaggy Making Christmas Albums For The Culture
With 12 studio albums, including the collaborative, Grammy Award-winning 44/876 with Sting, Shaggy is one of the most diverse artists in the world.
Who Is Grammy-Nominated Reggae Toaster Sister Carol?
Spice recently paid tribute to the women, who were nominated for a Grammy before her, thus paving the way for her nomination for Best Reggae Album at the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Skeng’s ‘Cheese’ & 13 More Tracks For Your Dancehall Playlist
As some Dancehall acts continue to keep up in appearances this week, others like Elephant Man and Leftside have decided to treat fans with new music as a reminder that they are still relevant as ever.
Jamaican Music Video Director Ernesto Mitchell Eyes Films, Documentaries
Ernesto Mitchell, founder and lead music video producer at Xtreme.Arts, says he is eyeing the film industry, and hopes to get into the groove of it soon.
Kaya Black Says Reggae Covers Boost Jamaican Culture
Reggae artist Kaya Black believes doing covers of international hits creates a new window of opportunity for Jamaican acts.
Six Dancehall Artists Who Manifested Their Dire Fate Through Lyrics
Jamaica’s inner-city, plagued by gang violence and political division, has served as inspiration for Dancehall deejays to deliver lyrical content.
Producer Yared ‘BoomDraw’ Lee Thrilled About Jesse Royal’s Grammy Nomination
Twenty-six-year-old Yared “BoomDraw” Lee is living his dream after Jesse Royal’s album Royal was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards to be held on January 31, 2022, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Projexx: ‘Queen Hill EP’ Album Review
Projexx has released his EP, a neo-soul Reggae seven-song assembly, titled Queen Hill, in tribute to his hometown.
Sean Paul’s Evolving Grammy Red Carpet Style
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is no newbie to the Grammy stage—the artist has been nominated all of eight times since the beginning of his career in the early 2000s.
Blvk H3ro Reflects On Finding Peace Creatively And Representing Jamaica
Blvk H3ro is one of Jamaica’s most promising young talents, who’s paid his dues and is reaping the reward of a sustained presence within the Reggae-dancehall space.