Spice: “10” Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. The remarkable quality of Spice’s long-awaited maiden album, 10 comes as no surprise.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
The Colors Of Success In Dancehall: Shenseea And Spice
All of Dancehall can be summed up in two words: brutal and unforgiving. Lest you be tempted to argue otherwise, consider whether the following descriptions of the world-renowned genre – using primarily those two words – are true: it is brutally unforgiving and it is unforgivingly brutal.
Dancehall Queen Spice Breaks Down Every Song On Her Debut Album “10”
Queen of Dancehall and Love And Hip Hop: Atlanta star Spice will finally release her long-awaited debut album, 10, this Friday through VP Records.
Bakersteez: ‘Active’ EP Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Jamaica’s fast-rising rap star Bakersteez returns to share his new EP titled Active.
Demarco, Stephen Marley Team Up For ‘Dance My Stress Away’ And 14 More New Dancehall Songs
It’s been a healthy week for new Dancehall music, with both newcomers and established acts releasing quality tracks with big hit potential.
Interview: A Dose of MediSun
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and musician MediSun’s latest song, Hands Off, was inspired by a 100-day trip to Africa in 2019.
Busy Signal’s ‘Bruk Dung Di Bed’ And 11 More Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Summer isn’t over and neither are the releases of Dancehall tracks for the season. Busy Signal and Posh Morris turn things up with their summer beats to get you moving while Dancehall stars Skillibeng, I Waata & Sadike, Daddy1 & TakeOva floss their millions with no apology in their new tracks.
Intence: ‘Wounded’ EP Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Popular Dancehall star Intence put the microphone up to his dynamic mind on his new 5 track EP, Wounded.
Interview: Jahvillani Talks New Album ‘Dirt To Bentley’
From his potent lyrics in Nuh Reason, his allegiance affirmations in Wileside Government to his international sensationalizing in Clarks Pon Foot, St Ann born Dancehall artist Jahvillani has made an indelible mark in the industry.
Earn Your Leisure’s Troy And Rashad Talk With JR Watkis About Jamaican Music Connection With Hip Hop And More
Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings’ Earn Your Leisure podcast has been a top podcast in Jamaica and other parts of the world.
Jada Kingdom Silent On Singles But Dominating Collabs With Male Artists
If you are a male artist looking for that perfect mix of harmony, risqué and sweet love-making feature, then Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom will give you the right verse or chorus that your song is missing.
Did Rastafarians Invent Reggae? Jamaican Pastor Weighs In On The Genre’s Origins
Although Reggae contains much Rastafari symbolism and several of the genre’s most prolific entertainers identify as Rastafarians, one Jamaican pastor believes it is important to note that the Rastafari movement did not invent the genre.
Shenseea Channels Medusa But Where Is The Culture?
Shenseea’s music video for Run Run racked up over 2 million views over the weekend. The director used scenes of a man running with a heart in his hand, her chasing him in the back of a black truck, Mad Max-style, red images, horn heads, snakes, locs, fire, and the brutalizing of the male as revenge for past hurt.
Chris Williams Shares How Dancehall/Reggae Artists Can Attract Investments And Capitalize On Jamaican Culture
Proven Wealth CEO Chris Williams manages over US$1Bn and his company, is the biggest shareholder In Dream Entertainment, the organizers of Dream Weekend.
Hazard Poshgad Shines With ‘Grateful’
Dancehall artist Hazard Poshgad is pleased with the response to his latest single, Grateful, an ode to giving thanks for one’s position in life.
3T Krush Is Gunning For The ‘Top Dolla’
Dancehall artiste 3T Krush should be on everyone’s radar. He is hoping to ‘crush’ his rivals with his futuristic flows, savvy lyrics and his boyish good looks.
Boozy Bee Ready To Drop ‘Ignarant’ Album
Dancehall-rapper Boozy Bee always had a love for making music, and he wanted a way to escape the grind of the streets so he began writing and deejaying his grimy street anthem, writing a series of great songs which are a heartfelt testimony to his upbringing and clearly show why so many regard him as the voice of the streets.
Rising Star Royal Blu On Blurring The Lines Between Genres, ‘Divine Timing’ EP
Few artists exude versatility like Jamaican singer/songwriter Royal Blu. By blurring the lines between genres such as reggae, rap and hip-hop, Blu (born Sean Michael Francis) crafted a unique musical style, one he’s ready to share with the world on his aptly titled Divine Timing EP due later this year.
Black Queen Pushes Anti-Vax Stance With ‘Blood Clean’
Reggae artist Black Queen’s latest single, Black Clean featuring Utterance, touts her anti-vax stance. “There are many medical risks, including autism, of being vaccinated.
Legal Battle Looms Between Toots Hibbert’s Estate And The Maytals Band
There is a looming legal battle between the estate of the late Reggae icon Toots Hibbert and members of The Maytals band over the use of ‘The Maytals Band’ name.