The Story Behind Gyptian’s ‘Serious Times’
When Reggae star Gyptian recorded his breakout single, Serious Times in 2004, Jamaica teetered on the brink of total anarchy as blazing guns obliterated 1400 lives that year.
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Big Youth Had To Behave Like A “Real Badman” To Get Paid By Producer For ‘S-90 Skank’ Hit
Vintage Dancehall icon Big Youth says he had to behave like a “real bad man” in order to get whatever artist royalties were due to him for record sales of his 1972 mega hit S-90 Skank.
‘Dancehall Defender’ Damion Crawford Criticizes PM Andrew Holness For Unfulfilled Relief Promises To Entertainment Sector
Weeks after Dancehall artists jeered Prime Minister Andrew Holness after he promised cash allocations to “entertainers” for COVID-19 lockdown relief, Opposition Senator Damion Crawford, says the leader seems to have only “dangled a carrot” to get the entertainers to stop saying bad things about him, as his assurances of a bailout still remain unfulfilled.
What Shaneil Muir, 10Tik, Yaksta And Nation Boss’ Rise To Prominence Says About Jamaican Music
In recent times, the Jamaican Government, specifically the Prime Minister has voiced concerns that Dancehall music is the cause of the country’s surge in violent crimes.
Reflecting On The “Punanny” Riddim And It’s Offspring
One of Dancehall music’s most distinct sound patterns is that of the Punaany Riddim. That memorable and very recognizable beat architecture can be attributed to the innovations of second city-born record producer Lloyd ‘King Jammy’ James, who honed his craft under the stewardship of late music industry deity and dub premier Osbourne ‘King Tubby’ Ruddock.
Stick Figures: Fire & Stone (Prince Fatty Presents) Album Review
The number one Reggae album in the world on iTunes is Fire & Stone (Prince Fatty Presents) by Stick Figures.
Burna Boy Cops RIAA Gold Certification For ‘Ye’
Nigerian singer Burna Boy just scored a coveted Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his 2018 release, Ye.
Reggae And Dancehall Seeing Increased Album Releases
There’s a large number of Reggae and Dancehall albums set to drop just in time for summer.
Bad Boys Of Reggae, Inner Circle, Cheerleads Jacob Miller Day Celebrations
Led by the Bad Boys of Reggae, Inner Circle, tributes have been pouring out from Reggae lovers across the world in memory of late Reggae legend Jacob “Killer” Miller, on what would have been his 69th birthday today.
DHQ Carlene Celebrates 48th Birthday
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith celebrated her birthday over the weekend. Smith, who turned 48-years-old on Saturday (May 1) was treated to a surprise birthday dinner organized by her daughter Crystal Davis.
Isiah Mentor Releases Video For Single ‘God is On My Side’
Kingston-born reggae artist Isiah Mentor has released a plaintive gospel-tinged song God Is On My Side, that offers a well-spring of hope and solace for Jamaicans in challenging times.
Minister Marion Hall Orders Critics To “Don’t Even Start” After Sharing New “Sexy” Outfit
Female members of the Dancehall and Reggae fraternity are running to gospel deejay Minister Marion Hall’s defence after she posted a photo of herself clad in what some may consider to be ‘too-sexy’ clothes.
Bounty Killer Sends Subtle Diss To Mr. Lexx After DJ Khaled Collab: “Who Did Say It Wasn’t Gonna Hit?”
Numbers don’t lie and that’s something Dancehall artist Bounty Killer understands and appreciates, as he showed off the impressive YouTube views his Where You Come From collab raked-in, in the space of just two days.
Countdown To ‘TEN’: 7 Questions With The Queen Of Dancehall Spice
Spice’s debut album TEN drops this summer, and if her new song and video Go Down Deh is any indication, her fanbase can look forward to an insane production.
Producer Jah Snowcone Says Dancehall Doesn’t Cause Crime
Dancehall producer Rohan ‘Jah Snowcone’ Fuller, who scored a number one Billboard Top 100 hit with Sean Paul’s Temperature, believes that censorship is not the answer.
Gyptian’s 2010 Hit ‘Hold You’ Attracts Weird TikTok Challenge
Reggae singer Gyptian and his 2010 hit song Hold You are the subject of an incredibly weird TikTok challenge.
Some Young Dancehall Artists Still Refusing To Voice For ‘Big’ Producers Says Boom Boom
Billboard selector Boom Boom says the issue of Dancehall artists refusing to voice for certain producers and vice-versa, has worsened with time.
Boom Boom Says Skillibeng Is Jamaica’s “Big Name” But Should Stop Recycling Flows
“Billboard Selector” Boom Boom says that while in his estimation Skillibeng is the “big name in Jamaica right now”, he is recommending, among other things, that the Crocodile Teeth deejay avoid voicing songs using the same flows over and over.
“Dancehall Defender” Damion Crawford Insists No Link Between Crime And Violent Dancehall Songs
People’s National Party (PNP) Senator Damion Crawford came out in staunch defence of violent Dancehall lyrics, during an interview with Onstage host Winford Williams on Saturday night.
Spice’s Egyptian Themed Party With Shaggy, Safaree And LHHATL Cast Members — See Photos
The Queen of Dancehall Spice celebrated her hypnotic new single, Go Down Deh featuring Reggae/Dancehall legends Sean Paul and Shaggy, with an epic Egyptian themed release party.