Main points: Dancehall developed underground in NYC alongside early Hip-Hop, driven by Caribbean immigrant communities. Flatbush, Brooklyn, became the epicenter of NYC Dancehall culture with venues like Biltmore Ballroom. Dancehall and Hip-Hop
Adam Gross, head of Ineffable Records, has been at the forefront of some of the most significant changes in the reggae music industry, particularly with the rise of streaming and its impact
Reggae legend Colvin “Cocoa Tea” Scott passed away at 65 this morning (March 11, 2025) in a Broward, Florida hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed with the Jamaican
Thirty-five years ago, Dem Bow by Shabba Shabba Ranks was released. The song produced by Bobby Digital has generated billions for the global music industry and spawned over 1800 hits. What began as
Swedish reggae artist Angelica Mava is carving her own path in the music industry, balancing artistic control with a growing international audience. In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, the 26-year-old
Legendary Jamaican record producer Niney The Observer argues that it is not trap dancehall that is eroding Jamaica’s music culture but rather decades of exploitation by foreign interests. “I am in the
Modern reggae is increasingly dominated by solo artists, marking a shift from an era when bands frequently emerged with chart-topping hits. Over the past decade, the reggae revival movement has seen only
Alexx Antaeus, a seasoned music producer and Recording Academy member for more than 30 years, secured his first Grammy win in 2023 for Colors of Royal, a collaborative album with Julian Marley.
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