Trinidad Dancehall: 12 New Songs To Listen To Right Now
In Trinidad and Tobago, Dancehall artists are continuing to push their way through to the ears and hearts of the masses.
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Producer Dinesty King Launches New Label, Drops New Riddim
Trelawney-based producer Shannarey Brown better known as Dinesty King is confident that his latest project the Philly Anthem Riddim will be a huge success.
Reggaeton, Reggae-Dancehall Collaborations: From Clashing To Cashing
“Collaboration over clash, lets go get the cash” Words attributed to Sean Paul as he simplified the need for more collaborations among dancehall artists.
Sean Paul Says VP, Atlantic Records Own All His Hits, Wants Dancehall Artists To Choose Collaboration
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has not one but two albums dropping this year, and he has been busy promoting the first one out the gate, Live N Livin.
How Bunny Wailer Brought Innovation And Rastology To The Jamaican Music Renaissance
The recent death of Bunny Wailer, the last surviving founding member of the Wailers has seen outpourings of grief and appreciation all over the world.
The Story Of ‘Bam Bam’: Dancehall Singer Pliers Almost Didn’t Record The Hit Song
Out of many classics born in Dancehall’s heyday, Chaka Demus & Pliers’ lovers rock anthem Bam Bam is one for the ages.
Rhumba’s ‘Journey’, Teflon’s Brimstone And 9 New Dancehall & Reggae Songs For Your Playlist
The Reggae and Dancehall world has dished out some brand new tracks to update your playlist this week.
Dancehall Superstar Cham Says They Owe Him A Grammy
Sitting with Cham in his Miami studio, he no longer goes by Baby Cham he explains.
7 Takeaways From Chronixx’s New Single ‘Safe N Sound’
Just when many Jamaicans were giving up on Rastafarian artists for being eerily silent about the important issues plaguing the island’s society, Chronixx has responded forcefully, sparing neither government nor church in his new social commentary, Safe N Sound.
From The ‘Move In’, To Being ‘IN:SIDE’: Runkus Recalls His Journey
Runkus has proven himself as one of the most talented and dedicated artists of his generation.
Sean Paul: ‘Live N Livin’ Album Review
Grammy Award-winning Dancehall deejay Sean Paul is back with an exciting excursion on his latest album, Live N Livin.
How Indie Jamaican Artists Can Make It Onto The Billboard Reggae Chart
With no live shows or tours to be staged amid protracted lockdowns, Jamaican artists have gone fully into writing and production mode with over two dozen albums expected to be released in 2021 by some of the island’s biggest names.
Maxi Priest Eyes Reggae Grammy 2021, Uses Hiatus To Create Another New Album
British reggae vocalist Maxi Priest has relocated to Jamaica for the last couple of months and he has used the hiatus to make a lot of new music, a new album called United State of Mind, to shoot music videos and an upcoming Netflix documentary.
Yaksta Talks Manifesting Ambitions, Big Break And Dreams
We caught up with Yaksta at Vigilanti Entertainment Studios for the scoop on his meteoric rise to prominence.
Let’s Take It Higher: Humble Heir Skip Marley In Search Of His Higher Calling
If Skip Marley had his way, world leaders would wise up overnight and Toots and the Maytals will win this year’s Reggae Grammy.
For Dancehall’s Sake: UWI Culture Lecturer Says Veteran Producers Should Nurture Younger Counterparts
Director of the Institute of Caribbean Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Dr.
Augustus Rasta Says He Channelled Michael Jackson For ‘Cry Help’ Single
Michael Jackson’s Earth Song is the tune that inspired Jamaican reggae artist Augustus Rasta to write his single Cry Help.
Posh Morris’ ‘Badmind Friend’ And 11 New Dancehall & Reggae Songs
In a slew of new music releases this week, we’ve sifted through to find the top picks to update your Dancehall playlist.
Four More Dancehall Artists Ready To Roll Up Sleeves For COVID Jab
Jamaica began rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination program on Wednesday (March 10) and there has been an indisputable increase in the number of people who say they are ready to get the jab.
Downsound Drops New Riddim To Bolster Emerging Dancehall Artists
Downsound Records (DSR) recently dropped its Storm Trooper Riddim, the label’s first riddim project in five years.