Tag: dancehall culture

Skatta Says Modern Dancehall Has Lost Some of Its Authenticity, And Technology May Be to Blame

Accomplished dancehall producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has sparked fresh debate about the

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

Clyde McKenzie Hails Vybz Kartel as One of Jamaica’s Best Songwriters — But Says Bob Marley Remains the Benchmark

Music consultant Clyde McKenzie has hailed Vybz Kartel as one of Jamaica's

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

Sean Paul Announces South Africa Tour for December, Says Gen Z Is Keeping Him in a ‘Youngevity Loop’

After more than three decades of global hits, Sean Paul says the

Shadow Shadow September 11, 2026

Aidonia to Be Honoured for Contribution to will.i.am and Cody Wise’s UK No. 1 Platinum-Certified Hit, ‘It’s My Birthday’

Twelve years after his music became part of will.i.am and Cody Wise's

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2026

‘We Will Not Pay’: UK Rejects Jamaica’s Reparations Push, Minister Olivia Grange Sets The Record Straight

Britain has bluntly declared that it “does not and will not make

Shadow Shadow September 8, 2026

Tension Escalates Between Kkrytical and Malie Donn After ‘Clown’ Reaction to Bold FIX Interview as Management Breaks Silence

What began with Kkrytical boldly declaring that he is better than 95%

Shadow Shadow September 8, 2026

“Me Badder Than 95% of Dancehall Artistes”: Kkrytical Makes Bold Claim and Responds to Masicka Comparison

Kkrytical is not short on confidence when it comes to his place

Shadow Shadow September 7, 2026

Alkaline ‘Doesn’t Care Much’ About Being King of Dancehall, Says University Lecturer and Music Historian Dr Dennis Howard

Vybz Kartel has identified Alkaline as one of the artistes who could

Shadow Shadow September 7, 2026

‘My Ego Was Bruised’: Skatta Reveals His Mother Was Hospitalised, Admits Regret Over Reacting to Chronic Law and Popcaan at Vybz Kartel Concert

Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his controversial

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

‘Success Is Simply Unavoidable’: Najeeriii Enters New Era With Mature, Refined Sophomore Album, SISU

Dancehall artiste Najeeriii is declaring that “Success Is Simply Unavoidable” as he

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

“He’s Playing the Long Game”: Skatta Says Vybz Kartel Is Planting the Seeds for a Legacy That Could Surpass Bob Marley

“He’s playing the long game.” That is how veteran producer Cordel “Skatta”

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

A Trip to the Laundromat Ends in Tragedy as Dancehall Artiste Powerman’s 25-Year-Old Son Fatally Stabbed in Brooklyn

Veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Powerman is grieving the death of his 25-year-old

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Feloni19’s ‘Starbucks’ Surges 38 Spots, Becoming Apple Music Jamaica’s Biggest Riser on September 4

Emerging dancehall artiste Feloni19 has delivered the biggest jump on Jamaica’s Apple

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

Masicka Says Dancehall Rivalries Are Part of the Culture, But Warns Against Artistes Getting Consumed by It

Masicka believes lyrical rivalry is part of Dancehall culture, but says it

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

Chronic Law Pleads Not Guilty but Remains Behind Bars After Bail Denied Over Flight Risk Concerns in Federal Gun Case

Chronic Law has pleaded not guilty to a federal gun possession charge,

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

“We Just Want to Put Out the Best Possible Music”: Masicka Says He’s Not Chasing a Grammy, Despite Welcoming Awards

Despite widespread hopes that his third studio album, Forever Reign, could earn

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

Jada Kingdom’s 2-Year-Old Carnival Video Goes Viral on X With Over 32.4 Million Views — And Her Body Is the Reason

Two years after Jada Kingdom performed “Heavy!” at St. Thomas Carnival, footage

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

Dancehall Music Is Booming Among Young Kenyans: Spotify Data Shows Massive 95% Growth

The evidence supporting Nairobi’s growing importance to dancehall continues to pile up.

Shadow Shadow September 1, 2026

Squash Gets Fourth Sentence Reduction This Year, Now Set to Leave U.S. Federal Prison 75 Days Early

For the fourth time this year, Squash’s projected release from U.S. federal

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

“There Is Cake for Everyone”: Vybz Kartel Says ‘Bad Mind’ and Lack of Unity Are Dancehall’s Biggest Problems

Vybz Kartel has identified what he believes is the biggest problem facing

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

“Give Women a Chance!” Vanessa Bling Opens State-of-the-Art Studio, Offers Free Recording to Young Female Artistes

After publicly calling for female Dancehall entertainers to be given the opportunity

Shadow Shadow August 30, 2026

“I’m Used to Record Sales, Not Views and Likes”: Barrington Levy Wants a Return to Vinyl and Real Music

Barrington Levy has delivered a pointed message to today’s music industry, pushing

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

Five Years Later, Pop Superstar Rihanna Vibes to Rytikal’s ‘Chosen’, Breathing New Life into the Dancehall Anthem

Five years after Chosen emerged as one of the songs that helped

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2026

Grammy Submissions Are Closed: Did Alkaline, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Chronic Law Submit Their Albums?

The deadline has passed, and the entries are now in, potentially setting

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2026

“Something Told Me to Pick Up My Phone”: Craigy T Opens Up About Depression Battle and Near-Suicide Attempt

For years, Craigy T has entertained audiences as a member of one

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

Kranium’s ‘Gal Policy’ Lands in 50 Cent’s New TV Series Fightland as Jahvy Ambassador Scores Major International Win

Six years after its release, Kranium’s “Gal Policy” is enjoying a major

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

Mr. Lexx Gets His Flowers: Dancehall Star Honoured by the City of Brampton for Over 30 Years in Music

After more than three decades of entertaining dancehall fans, Mr. Lexx is

Shadow Shadow August 20, 2026

From Jamaica to America: How Kacy “G City” Rankine Built One of the Largest Caribbean Radio Platforms in the U.S.

From performing at school events in Kingston and recording as MC Ranks

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

From Fyakin to Nyle Banks: A New Name, New Chapter and New EP, “Born 4 Greatness,” Arriving August 21

After years of making music as Fyakin, Nicholas Levy is embracing a

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

Masicka Prevails at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center After Critics Questioned His Fanbase and Stagecraft

Masicka had plenty to prove when he stepped onto the Barclays Center

Shadow Shadow August 17, 2026

“One of the Roughest Years”: Kiprich Mourns Father Death Months After Losing Newborn Baby

Dancehall artiste Kiprich, real name Marlon Plunkett, is facing another devastating loss

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

Patra Says She Was Never Dropped by Sony Records, Reveals How Bunny Wailer Helped Her Through Years of Depression

Patra is rewriting the story of one of the most difficult chapters

Shadow Shadow August 15, 2026

Masicka Hits No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae & No. 4 on the All-Genres With ‘Forever Reign’ as All 3 Albums Storm the Top 12

Masicka is making an immediate chart statement with the release of Forever

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Aidonia Returns to the Netherlands After 10-Year Hiatus for Reggae Lake, the Country’s Biggest Reggae Festival

After more than a decade away from the Netherlands, Aidonia is taking

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

Is D’Yani Ready to Become Jamaica’s Next Global Reggae Star? UK Music Executive Calls Him a ‘Great Addition to the Label’

Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani is stepping into a pivotal moment in his

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

Religion or Riches? Jayds’ Beast Album Cover Art Raises Eyebrows With Cryptic Christ-Like Imagery

Jayds is putting spirituality, wealth and worldly pleasure at the centre of

Shadow Shadow August 12, 2026

Business Over Beef: Future Fambo Accepts $1.5 Million Offer for Beenie Man’s Summer Sizzle

Future Fambo is choosing business over beef after accepting a J$1.5 million

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed Again, Entertainer and Co-Accused to Return to Court on September 9

Flippa Moggela will have to wait another month for his next court

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

D’Yani Unveils Official Cover Art and Tracklist for Debut Album ‘LLAP’, Set for August 21 Release

Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani has unveiled the official cover art and tracklist

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

Alkaline Talks Impact, Success and Controversy: “We Change Dancehall Already, The Proof Deh Deh”

Alkaline doesn't give interviews often, but when he does, the dancehall star

Shadow Shadow August 9, 2026

Mr Vegas, Robert Livingston and Stranger Cole Among Nine Entertainment Figures to Receive Jamaica’s National Honours

Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas, veteran producers Robert Livingston and Michael Anthony Bennett,

Shadow Shadow August 6, 2026

Etana Says She ‘Cried’ Watching Elephant Man Push Longtime Associate Fahya Off Stage in Now-Viral Incident

Reggae songstress Etana has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding dancehall

Shadow Shadow August 5, 2026

Elephant Man’s Viral Stage Antics Land Him in Legal Hot Water as Videographer Threatens Lawsuit

Viral on-stage antics involving dancehall star O'Neil 'Elephant Man' Bryan has escalated

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder to be Honoured With Reggae Icon Award at Jamaica’s Independence Grand Gala

Dancehall heavyweights Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder have been named the 2026 recipients

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

Flippa Moggela Co-Accused Becomes First to Plead Guilty in U.S. Drug Case Ahead of August 10 Court Date

The U.S. federal drug conspiracy case involving dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela has

Shadow Shadow August 2, 2026