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.
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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.
Jamaican-Born Hollywood Actor Marcos James Talks Dancehall
Jamaican-born Hollywood actor Marcos James says he hopes more dancehall and reggae acts use their influence more positively.
Konshens Speaks On His Mental Health Journey
The topic of mental health care has been one that resonates with Dancehall deejay Konshens, especially since he has had to fight through his fair share of depression, and cope with the loss of his older brother to suicide.
Ten Times Violent Dancehall Lyrics May Have Went Too Far
Undeniably, while Dancehall has done well for itself by primarily ignoring its limits, there are a few times the genre’s lack of clearly defined boundaries made it hard to differentiate which songs were lyrical art, and which songs could double as violence-inciters and studio-recorded confessions.
Samantha J Is Back, Talks New Single ‘Big Fat Benz’ And Motherhood
Jamaican singer Samantha J is back and she’s a whole ‘vibe’ with the rollout of her brand new single Big Fat Benz.
LGBTQ And The Divide Of Dancehall Music
Since its inception, Dancehall music has held a very strict and consistent disdain for the gay community.
Konshens: ‘Red Reign’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Red Reign, the newest batch of bangers from Dancehall deejay Konshens is a kaleidoscope of global music.
Skeng, Tommy Lee Sparta Team Up On ‘Protocol’ Plus 14 New Songs For Your Dancehall Playlist
It’s Friday and each week our writers round up the Dancehall tracks we’re feeling right now!
Interview: After 15 Years In, Konshens Is Back In A ‘Money-Making Mood’ With ‘Red Reign’
Fifteen years in the game is no mean feat but Dancehall star Konshens sounds assured and effortless as ever with detours in Afrobeats, Urbano, Trap, EDM, Roots Reggae, Soca, and more on his fifth studio album, aptly titled Red Reign.
A Day For John Holt
Every October going forward, the family members of deceased Reggae icon John Holt will host a night of festivities to commemorate his legacy.
Half Pint Turns 60: An Earthstrong Playlist Of The Reggae Legend’s Best Songs
Reggae legend Half Pint, born Lindon Roberts, turns 60 years old today, November 11. In a toast to his remarkable contribution to Jamaican music and culture, we’ve compiled an Earthstrong Playlist with some of his most unforgettable tunes.
Five Dancehall Songs To Listen To This Week Instead Of ‘Gunman’ Tunes
Dancehall is not a monolithic culture, although judging from the weekly YouTube charts one would think that Jamaican consumers of the genre are all about “scamming” and “gunman” songs.
Brush1Chromatic Talks Versatility And His Debut EP ‘I Am The Road Marshal’
Influencer, brand ambassador, marketer, MC; it’s hard to pin down Romario White aka Brush1Chromatic’s dynamic skill set.
DJ Black Boi Taking Dancehall Culture To The World With Shenseea
Donavan Thomas aka Black Boi is a Dancehall DJ steadily making a name for himself. Starting out as a DJ for Romeich Entertainment, Black Boi made the transition to become Shenseea’s DJ.
Shamara ‘Inspire’ Spencer’s ‘Hot Gyal Summer’
Dancehall has not only been a staple in Jamaican culture, it has also been one of the main vehicles and avenues for growth, development and the uplifting of people from yard to foreign.
Nero The Professor Dances ‘Bruk Up’ to Sister Nancy’s ‘Bam Bam’ At Red Bull Dance Finals
This past weekend in Washington, D.C., Red Bull held the finals for the USA leg of their Dance Your Style competition, with the winners headed to South Africa in December for the global finals.