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.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
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.
Koffee’s ‘The Harder They Fall’, Jashii’s ‘Life Lessons’ & More New Reggae & Dancehall Songs
The Reggae and Dancehall music mill has churned out some hot new releases this week to get your playlist pumping.
Kxng Izem Addresses “Who Helps The People” In New Music Video
Kxng Izem is back with a new single and music video entitled Who Helps The People which lives up to its name in delivery, message and visuals.
Greenspoon’s Reggae Grammy 2022 Predictions: Who Will Get The Nod?
For Dancehall and Reggae fans following the annual Grammy Awards closely, they may be eager for some insight on which albums may make the cut for this year’s Best Reggae Album nominations and, perhaps more importantly, which of them may make the strongest case for winning the prestigious award in 2022.
Yeza Talks ‘Kingdom’, East Side, Reggae And More
Yeza has carved out a special place in Reggae music with her imperial sound, impeccable style and golden voice.
Demarco: ‘Melody’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Demarco’s long-awaited debut album Melody is an agile collage of musical genres.
Producer ‘Frankie Music’ On His New ‘Epiphany Riddim’ And Thriving Legacy
The right producer can mean the difference between a short-lived single and a career-defining classic. When Koffee linked with Frankie Music Productions in 2018, the result was the then-unknown 17-year-old’s slick social critique, Raggamuffin.
Bugle: ‘Toxicity’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Bugle’s Toxicity album, which was released on Friday, October 22, is a mixture of a clarion call to Jamaican politicians and leaders across the spectrum, and even romantic partners, to “break up their fallow grounds”.
Popcaan’s ‘Good Only’ & 15 New Songs For Your Dancehall Playlist
If you’re looking to update your Reggae and Dancehall playlist, then there are a couple of artists that dropped some brand new releases this week to keep you vibing.
Spiritual Life Coach Latoya Shea Reaches Out To Reggae And Dancehall Community To Give Guidance
The effervescent Latoya Shea, a Jamaican-born US-based spiritual life coach, is reaching out to the reggae and dancehall community, as well as people in all walks of life.
Skillibeng: ‘Crocodile Teeth LP’ Album Review
⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Like many anticipated Dancehall albums of 2021, Skillibeng’s Crocodile Teeth LP was a toothless debut despite the glitzy guest list and dazzling trap production.
The Next Women Of Dancehall, Class Of 2021
Behind standouts like Shenseea, Spice, and Jada Kingdom are a promising class of female artists poised to make their mark on Dancehall.
Shatta Wale Turns 37: His 7 Best Jamaican Collaborations
Ghanian Dancehall artist Shatta Wale was trending on Twitter, beginning in the wee hours of the night, as fans celebrated his birthday today in West African time with the #Shattabration hashtag.
Silk Boss’ ‘Geet Weh’ And 14 New Songs For Your Dancehall Playlist
It was an exciting week in Dancehall, Skillibeng treated fans to a new album with visuals for two tracks.