News and Reviews

From Bob Marley to Pop Culture: The Enduring Legacy of Reggae Music

Reggae music, with its unmistakable rhythm and powerful messages of love, unity, and social justice, has undeniably left an indelible mark on the world...

Jada Kingdom Debuts on Dutty Money Riddim as Mr. Lexx Advocates for Dancehall Clash

Jada Kingdom recently made waves in the dancehall scene by becoming the first female artist to receive the official approval of producer Tariq 'Rvssian'...

Origin of Jamaican Riddim Culture

Adapted and summarised from Peter Manuel and Wayne Marshall (2006) - The riddim method: aesthetics, practice, and ownership in Jamaican dancehall. The term 'riddim' is...

Dancehall Drama: Jada Kingdom Seeks Clarity Amid Speculation Over Stefflon Don’s Teaser

Dancehall sensation Jada Kingdom finds herself in the midst of speculation and intrigue as she seeks clarification regarding a recently teased unreleased song by...

Valiant Joins Forces with Sony Music UK and Drops Fresh EP

Valiant, the latest sensation in the dancehall music scene, achieved remarkable success in 2023, earning the prestigious title of "Artist of the Year" from...

Memorable Dancehall/reggae Collaborations

After a long hiatus from the game, hip hop rapper Eve has resurfaced with a song, ‘Reload’ featuring dancehall’s Konshens. The reggae infused song...

Popcaan Gets Five Charges Over Unruly Fest 2023 Incident

Dancehall artist Popcaan, whose real name is Andrae Sutherland, is facing legal troubles with five charges related to his conduct during the Unruly Fest...

Throwback Thursday – Bookshelf Riddim

Football fans will remember 1998 as the year Zinedine Zidane cemented his name in football folklore. Zidane helped France claim their maiden World Cup...

Intence Makes a Powerful Return with ‘Year of Gear,’

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOdgcXM_YBs Starting 2024 on a high note, dancehall star Intence dropped a new song called "Year of Gear," the second single from his upcoming debut...

The Return of “Juggling” Riddims? – Real Dancehall

The resurgence of 'juggling' riddims has been met with acclaim following the success of the summer blockbuster, Big Bunx. These rhythmic patterns, deeply rooted...

Beenie Man and Camille Lee Announce Their Engagement

Dancehall icon Beenie Man, whose birth name is Moses Davis, recently took to his official Instagram account to share the joyous news of his...

Teejay Advises Young Artists About the Dancehall Music Industry

Dancehall artist Teejay expresses concern that many emerging artists lack awareness of the music industry's dynamics and global marketability. This lack of understanding, according...

St. Thomas Aglow: Popcaan’s Unruly Fest Unveils Tonight

Tonight's Unruly Fest is set to illuminate the Phillips Field Sports Complex in Yallahs, showcasing the vibrant culture of St Thomas and its surroundings....

Dancehall Artist Gully Bop Dies

Veteran dancehall deejay Gully Bop passed away at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Tuesday 31 October 2023. Having been hospitalized for the past...

Rema Performs At 67th Ballon d’Or Award Ceremony

Afrobeats superstar Rema, performed his hit song Calm Down at the 67 Annual Ballon D’or Awards held at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris France. With...