The Caribbean Music Awards, held in Brooklyn, New York coincided with the New York Carnival weekend. This pulsating event was a spectacular display of unity, pride, and the rich Caribbean culture. From the unique experiences of the artists to the nomination process, and the sheer vibrancy of this cultural extravaganza, we have it all covered. Brooklyn proved to be the … [Read more...] about Inside the Caribbean Music Awards in Brooklyn
Dancehall
Best Reggae/Dancehall Hip-Hop Collabs
In continued celebration of #HipHop50 we are sharing our favorite Reggae/Dancehall and Hip-Hop song collaborations. Check our playlist with some our favorites. Apple Music … [Read more...] about Best Reggae/Dancehall Hip-Hop Collabs
Reggae and Dancehall’s Influence on Hip-Hop
This year Hip-Hop celebrates its 50th anniversary as a genre. You can’t talk about hip-hop and not talk about the influence that Jamaican sound culture played on hip-hop as a genre. DJ Kool Herc, who is of Jamaican descent popularized playing records is between one another, using two record players. This music playing technique became the backbone of the movement in the late … [Read more...] about Reggae and Dancehall’s Influence on Hip-Hop
Dancehall Queen Spice’s Controversial Return
We can alway expect a surprise out of Spice. She recently returned after a mini hiatus due to health issues due to complications stemming from cosmetic surgery procedures. In this episode we talk about how the Queen of Dancehall decided to tell her story via Instagram and how people responded to it. … [Read more...] about Dancehall Queen Spice’s Controversial Return
New Video: Salaam Remi + Spragga Benz – Organic (Like Yuh)
Continuing off the win of the Red Bull Culture Clash in Jamaica and Do It For the Culture 2, Salaam Remi releases the visuals to “Organic (Like Yuh)” by alongside Spragga Benz from the “Thirsty Riddim” EP. The single and video is available now on all streaming platforms. If you love 90s Dancehall this is definitely for you! The Do It … [Read more...] about New Video: Salaam Remi + Spragga Benz – Organic (Like Yuh)