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.
Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
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.
Mid-Year Dancehall Review: From Koffee’s Grammy Win To Rygin King’s Shooting
We’ve reached mid-year and 2020 has been the kind of drink that doesn’t establish a flavor even after a few sips.
Ten Takeaways From Buju Banton’s New Album ‘Upside Down 2020’
Reggae and Dancehall legend Buju Banton is riding waves of many emotions in his new album Upside Down 2020, released on June 26.
Ten Takeaways From Vybz Kartel’s New Album ‘Of Dons & Divas’
Vybz Kartel’s latest album is a mature work of mastery from Di Teacha, who shares the stage with his past-students, who are now crowned ‘Dons & Divas’ in the release two days ago.
Who Runs Dancehall?
(EDITORIAL) – Every now and again, we rehash this question because the fact is Dancehall’s potency is rooted in its competitive synergy.
Konshens, Foota Hype And The Curious Case Of Who ‘Buss’ Who
Dancehall culture is steeped in the pay it forward philosophy, and this has a lot to do with its humble origins.
Ten Inspirational Popcaan Songs To Keep You Motivated
The Unruly Boss Popcaan has had some words of inspiration to share with fans during the span of his career.
How NotNice Became A Dancehall ‘King Midas’
NotNice’s musical odyssey is woven with chart-topping highs and stone-broke lows, but there’s a recurring theme: he’s the go-to producer for established and emerging acts desirous of a hit.
Buju Banton: Turning Legacy Into Streams
Buju Banton is breaking new ground for the music business in Jamaica. Since his release from prison he has been contributing artistically and through interviews to the narrative surrounding reggae and dancehall music.
Ten Takeaways From Jahmiel’s New Album ‘Revamp’
Floating on spirituality and romance, Jahmiel’s 5-track mix of Revamp is an expression of faith and love packaged in realism and comfort.
SumeRR Drops Debut Album, ‘Downs District’
Downs District is the first album by Jamaican/Spaniard artist SumeRR. Born as Tressan Michelle Barnett in Jamaica, she has been active in the music scene of her natal country since she was very young.
Jamaican Bad Words
There are certain norms in the Jamaican culture that we just adopt as generations pass without questioning them.
‘Scorned’ Dancehall Star Yellowman Is Still Facing Racism
The periodic outcry against racism is again dominating headlines following the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests worldwide.
Ten Popular Non-Jamaican Reggae & Dancehall Artistes
We have heard quite a few cultured Reggae and dancehall songs from some unexpected foreign talents in our time.
Ten Reggae Songs That Best Narrate The Times
Approximately halfway into the year and 2020 has churned out the unexpected, from a global lockdown induced by COVID-19 to protests worldwide condemning racial injustice and police brutality.