‘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.
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The periodic outcry against racism is again dominating headlines following the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests worldwide.
We have heard quite a few cultured Reggae and dancehall songs from some unexpected foreign talents in our time.
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.
A shift is happening in dancehall as new talents emerge on the scene. Two of those talents, Skillibeng and Rytikal, stand out for bringing fresh new sounds to the genre.
It’s been five years in the making, and the time has finally arrived. For Dre Island, the release of his new album Now I Rise was motivated by an inclination.
The legendary dancehall artiste Lady G, known for her lyrical prowess, stage presence, and no-nonsense attitude, is putting herself out there with her official YouTube page and says she is looking forward to doing more of the work she loves on her own terms.
Like every genre of music, dancehall has its own fashion and flare and that which is quite different from Reggae.
Although Jamaican artists enjoy a rich cultural heritage, their constant struggle has been to selling records and achieve market dominance outside of the island.
There is no denying Lila has the voice of an angel, her new EP The ExPerience is a testament to that.
The very entertaining and Unruly Popcaan is arguably the most adventurous where hair is concerned, perhaps even topping the ladies.
It has almost become a rite of passage for Jamaican artistes to release at least one song dedicated to the one they call mom.
Two things happen when the infectious clap of the Diwali riddim cues: you are either immediately transported to 2002 and the memories therein, or you get to dancing.
Dancehall has erupted into a series of battles between different factions as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers around the world.
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There are a couple of legendary dancehall artistes that continue to pop up in the media from time to time, namely Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Lady Saw and Lexus just for example.
The dancehall genre of music has evolved tremendously over the years becoming a global phenomenon, particularly from the rise of female artistes that have emerged on the scene.
In 2017 when Prince Pin counteracted Ishawna’s Equal Rights with his song called Justice it increased his fan base and gave him added popularity as his style garnered much traffic to his social media and online platforms.
Jason Dunn, more popularly known as Maestro Don, started his music career while in high school making beats on desks.
As the Jamaican government tightens islandwide curfews to combat the spread of COVID-19, it is times like these when the real players in the game will stay relevant and be recognized.