20 Dancehall Songs Turning 20 In 2020
It was the year 2000 (Y2K for short) that saw many Dancehall artistes at the height of their careers, others on the decline, while some were just getting their feet wet.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
‘Music Is Money,’ Do Dancehall & Reggae Artists Need Record Deals?
Jamaicans have participated in the development of music since the invention of the phonograph and the beginning of the music industry.
How Tribalism Drives The Evolution Of Dancehall Music; Contrary To Popular Belief
One of Dancehall’s most frequent contemporary criticism is its lack of unity. Indeed, we find even artists themselves citing the same as the reason for the genre’s limited reach globally.
How A Pandemic Might Be Changing The DNA of Jamaican Music
COVID-19 has slowed entertainment industries all over the world, Jamaica being no exception. With festivals and concerts like Pitchfork and SXSW having to cancel their annual stagings, the question arises; how will the music industry, in particular, cope in this downturn?
Respectability And Appeal Politics In Jamaican Reggae And Dancehall Music
Reggae and Dancehall are cut from the same cloth. Indeed there are those who are less familiar with the story of their birth, those who believe they are one and the same.
Music Insiders Suggest Bridging Gap Between 90s Dancehall And Trap Dancehall For Int’l Success
Trap dancehall, the 808-heavy sonic that has pervaded many Jamaican studios in recent years, is undoubtedly that new family member everyone has a hard time warming up to.
Who Are The Stars Of UK Dancehall?
Dancehall music has touched the world since it’s start in the 70s in Jamaica. With a large migrant population from the island, the United Kingdom is another epicenter for the music and its new emerging artists.
Artiste Spotlight – Romar J Using Music to Spread Positivity
Romar J, born Romario Jackson out of Eltham Park, Spanish Town says his purpose is not music, but to make a positive change for his people through music.
Rytikal Talks Skillibeng Comparisons And How Anime, Sci-Fi Influences His Music
Dancehall neophyte Rytikal sat with the folks over at The Fix yesterday for a one and one to talk about the secrets of his newfound success, the feels of the music industry and being signed to EastSyde Records.
The Rise of Trinidad’s ‘Trinibad’ Dancehall
With the growing popularity of the dancehall genre worldwide, it is sure to turn some heads and birth some loyalists all over the globe.
Ding Dong Shares How Elephant Man, Voicemail And Bogle Impacted His Career
There’s a kind of congeniality ingrained in Ding Dong’s brand. His music is mostly family-friendly, his image is beloved by corporate giants, and you rarely hear his name attached to any controversy.
Blast From The Past: Danny English, Small Voice Rocking In 2020
Danny English, formerly of the Duo Danny English and Egg Nog, has proven himself as an artiste for all times with his vibrancy and versatility as shown in his 19-year long music career.
Collab With Shaggy Only Tip Of The Iceberg For Kevy The Artist
With his soulful melodic sounds and lyrical prowess, Keivanni ‘Kevy The Artist’ Ewers is expecting that his uniqueness and a track record of his work ethic will not just help him build his musical empire but open doors to more collaborations with artists who share his passion.
The Role Of Storytelling In Dancehall
Story, according to American author and lecturer Robert Mckee is “the creative conversion of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, and more meaningful experience.
Fyah Roiall On Being ‘Underrated’, Growing Pains Of The Underground And Finding Balance In His Craft
A good old fashion back yard reasoning with the up and coming grimehall genius himself, the man they call Fyah Roiall.
Shaneil Muir Gets Big Break By Defying Dancehall’s Status Quo
Every now and then a female artiste rises above the cliché representation of women in Dancehall, with fresh concepts, brilliant songwriting, vocal versatility, and an unapologetic, profound sense of self.
Vybz Kartel On George Floyd’s Death: ‘Ten Years Ago I Never Cared About Stuff Like This’
Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel joined several of his peers in condemning the killing of George Floyd, and he has kept up his insistence that the system continues to fail other black disenfranchised youth around the world, especially in Jamaica.
Review: Popcaan Anchors The Unruly Camp’s True Story
In a montage of reflecting, reminiscing, dreaming, hard-working, shot placing, and shot calling, the Unruly Boss Popcaan displays some of the many talents signed to and affiliated with his Unruly Camp.
BawdaCat And Drizzy: Rift In The Camp
Reginald ‘BawdaCat’ Brumley is a long time DJ and well-known comedian with a YouTube platform that rapidly grew in size.
Etana Releases ‘Gemini’ – Album Review
Jamaican singer/songwriter Etana’s latest body of work evokes another album she did with VP Records. Better Tomorrow, her third studio album saw her work with one producer, Shane Brown of Jukeboxx productions.