Anyone talking about contemporary roots and dub productions today simply cannot overlook The 18th Parallel and Roberto Sánchez. What unites both sides is an unwavering dedication to warm, deep, analogue sounds that evoke the legacy of the 1970s while still feeling fresh, dynamic and authentic.
Two old white men start talking about one of their new albums and, before long, find themselves going off on tangents about the growing sense of calm that comes with a receding hairline, the weather, lapdogs, family, Mallorca, cultural appropriation, racist incidents at German festivals and scandal surrounding a roast chicken.
He didn’t chase the hype, he took his time, nurtured his talent and learned from his grandmother, an alleged detour via Downsound Records and not least from his current producer Kareem Burell of XTM Nation, who crafted some wonderful reggae riddims tailor-made for the singer’s classic soul voice. The result can be heard on D’yani’s first full-length album „Live Life And Prosper“
The youngins can outgore and outkink each other all they want; Kartel and Mavado can keep museumizing their merits with all the business savvy they can muster. Masicka is the king of dancehall.
Some of the crucial reggae and dancehall releases of the past weeks: Silly Walks' "Double Trouble" riddim, Notnice' "Walk Out juggling, Jugglerz' "Moonride" selection, Shenseea's "Brucksweat", Koffee & Skillibeng's "Rapid Fyah" and Gentleman's "Nah Worry"
I grew up listening to dancehall DJs and radio shows from the UK. One of the names that constantly accompanied my teenage years in Germany was The Heatwave. Their Carnival Bashment mixes, their Rinse FM shows and especially their event series Hot Wuk felt different from the Dancehall culture we knew locally.
“Heights of Fire” is Capleton’s first full length album in 16 years. The long wait for a big project brings both a certain magnitude, but also high expectations for the veteran to deliver something cohesive and exciting.
After carving out a name for himself in the Alt-R&B scene the past few years, Conrad turned his expertise to Jazz on wHIMSY! in 2025, and now continues flaunting his versatility with an upcoming Reggae LP and its Dancehall introduction ‘Nervous’.
Day 3 – Sunday at Summerjam delivered another unforgettable mix of reggae, dancehall, and HipHop, packed with standout performances, special moments, and plenty of festival magic. In this recap, we've rounded up the best photo moments, video highlights, exclusive backstage content from the final day of the festival as well as a conclusion summerizing our impressions of the entire weekend.