The Art of War: Bounty Killer Verzuz Beenie Man
Dancehall Icons Speak on Rivalry & Respect Ever since the whole Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created social media battle platform Verzuz wave kicked off, bringing a much-needed spark of joy and excitement to the dreadful pandemic grind, those of us who love and respect dancehall music and Jamaican sound system culture have been asking ourselves […]
WATCH THIS: Kemikal “Gwaan” Music Video PREMIERE
Enigmatic Equiknoxx DJ brings “Gal power from the man dem” We always take time out to check the vibes from Equiknoxx co-founders Gavin “Gavsborg” Blair and Jordan “Time Cow” Chung. Today we’re proud to premiere a brand new release from Kemikal, an enigmatic artist whom Gavsborg describes as “a lab experiment between Big Pun mixed […]
WATCH THIS: Sean Paul “Back It Up Deh” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Peep SP’s IGTV Interview With Reshma B As the first—and only—dancehall artist to appear on the cover of VIBE magazine, Sean Paul has been making history and breaking down musical barriers throughout his career. The Grammy-winning hitmaker has collaborated with some of the biggest stars in urban music, from Beyoncé and Rihanna to DMX and […]
Top Shotta: Video Director Kieran Khan
“Success is no accident” Born in Guayana, raised in the Bronx, and now based in Toronto, Kieran Khan has built a reputation as one of the most in-demand video directors on today’s dancehall scene. The umbe and hard-working visual craftsman is fond of quoting football legend Pele, who once said, “Success is no accident. It […]
WATCH THIS: Etana “Truly” Official Music Video PREMIERE
“First Time I Saw Your Eyes…” The first we heard Etana sing we knew she had a special gift. This was back in the mid2000s when the young vocalist had stepped out from her role providing harmonies for Richie Spice to sing her own songs. Etana had stopped by the NYC offices of VIBE magazine […]
WATCH THIS: Salaam Remi x Mumu Fresh “EmOG’s” Viral Video
#StayYoAssInside Salaam Remi is a creative force who specializes in timeless sounds—but as fate would have it, the visuals in his directorial debut are extremely timely. Never one to chase trends, the producer who’s collaborated with iconic artists like Nas, Amy Winehouse, The Fugees, Spragga Benz, Miguel, and J Cole prefers to Do It For […]
HEAR THIS: Unified Highway “The Truth” PREMIERE
Brand New Sounds From The Dynamic Duo In the words of Robert Nesta Marley, “The truth is an offense, but not a sin.” The lyrics of Bob Marley’s song “Jah Live ” ring out even truer than ever in this era of fake news and propaganda spin with lives hanging in the balance. The latest single from […]
UTG Carry On Family Legacy With ‘Skinny Jeans’ EP
Likkle Addi & Likkle Vybz Bring That UpTown Greatness As a new decade dawns in 2020, a new era in Jamaican music has arrived with the rise of UTG, also known as Uptown Greatness. Over the previous 10 years, Vybz Kartel set the standard as dancehall’s undisputed World Boss, re-branding his Portmore ends as “Di […]
Busy Signal Is “Blessed With Versatility” On ‘Parts of The Puzzle’
New Album Shows Off Turf President’s Creativity Busy Signal shows off the full range of his creativity on his long-awaited album Parts of the Puzzle which drops today on V.P. Records. Displaying his mastery of hardcore Dancehall, smooth Lovers Rock, and classic Roots Reggae, Busy also ventures into the Afrobeats space. The 17-track set opens […]
WATCH THIS: Morgan Heritage “Beach & Country” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Total Niceness From São Vicente, Cape Verde “I listen to my favorite song on the radio, in my little cottage on the beach,” as the unmistakable voice of Peter Morgan rings out on the new single from Morgan Heritage, “Beach & Country.” The Grammy-winning family describes Beach & Country as “a song to take away […]
Why Buju Banton’s Supreme Collab Really & Truly Matters
Much More Than a T-Shirt This past Sunday, Supreme shared a very special video with its 12.9 million IG followers. The clip features Buju Banton toasting over King Tubby’s dub version of the classic “Love I Can Feel” riddim. Capturing a spontaneous moment of celebration, the video was shot just after the legendary reggae artist […]
HEAR THIS: Kreema “Don’t You Worry” PREMIERE
“If It Ain’t OK… It Ain’t The End” Two years ago we introduced you to K’Reema, the talenter singer and songwriter whose father happens to be dancehall legend Yellowman. Proving that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, K’Reema continues to show musical talent and ambition to make her voice heard to the world. […]