DJ Kurt Riley is a DJ and Producer based in Jamaica and part of the monumental Verzuz with Beenie Man & Bounty Killer. In this episode, we talk about how he started out in the music business and experiences with his father, product Winston Riley coming right up to the significance of Verzuz battle and his part in the virtual experience as one of the DJs selecting for Beenie … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 54 – DJ Kurt Riley on Verzuz and More
Bounty Killer
S&V BONUS Episode: Beenie Man & Bounty Killer represented Dancehall on Verzuz Battle on Instagram
In this BONUS episode we're discussing Beenie Man and Bounty Killer who put on a full-on show on Verzuz, representing Dancehall to the fullest in the first virtual live experience on the platform founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. #BeenieManvsBountyKiller soundclash edition was the highest view today for the music showcase series (previous battles include Jill Scott vs … [Read more...] about S&V BONUS Episode: Beenie Man & Bounty Killer represented Dancehall on Verzuz Battle on Instagram
Beenie Man and Bounty Killer onstage at Fully Loaded 2010
Top Dancehall DJs Beenie Man and Bounty Killer put aside their long standing fued to take the stage and perform a medley of music that lauched their careers in the the early '90s last week at Fully Loaded 2010. Another classic momemt for Dancehall. … [Read more...] about Beenie Man and Bounty Killer onstage at Fully Loaded 2010
Usher, Ele & Chris Brown at Reggae Sumfest 2010
There was a lot of twitter excitement over Reggae Sumfest 2010 performances this year. Vybz Kartel showed up in a jail suit, Bounty Killer was honored and Beenie Man reunited on stage with his wife D'Angel. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't find some better video footage online of Sumfest 2010, but here are a few that were audible. Chris Brown was a pair of Clarks … [Read more...] about Usher, Ele & Chris Brown at Reggae Sumfest 2010
Dancehall Divided
Recently took a browse over at Boomshots and saw a clip WorldFocus did on Dancehall music on Jamaica: Shabba Ranks was recently in the U.K. talking with Gammo Speng about Dancehall's current state. Shabba Ranks is well respected for hits like Mr. Loverman, Wicked inna Bed and Ting-a-Ling. He is also the first Dancehall artist to win a Grammy, so he know what he's … [Read more...] about Dancehall Divided