REVIEW: Masicka – Forever Reign
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.
RIDDIM CHECK: July 2026
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"
OUTSIDE LIFE: Eat The Hits
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.
REVIEW: Capleton – Heights of Fire
“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.
REVIEW: Destin Conrad – Nervous
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’.
riddim @ Summerjam 26 – Sunday
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.
CHOLITA – ”I’m Proud”
The Jamaican-Peruvian newcomer on her Dre Skull produced debut EP "Broken Promises," authenticity, her roots and finding her place in music.
Kybba – Music Knows No Borders
The producer and selector is one of the most intriguing phenomena on Europe’s dancehall-and-beyond scene. Originally from Italy and now based in Amsterdam, Kybba is the driving force behind the ever-expanding Basshall Movement, where every genre with a connection to dancehall is thrown into the mix.
Lila Iké – A Woman Must Do What A Woman Must Do
When we first interviewed her in 2019, Lila Iké had only released three tracks, a few remixes, and some freestyles. But those who knew her already considered her the Lauryn Hill of the Caribbean. Whether sensual, serious, or humorous—her sultry, seductively rich voice, her laid-back melodies, and her nonchalant delivery inspires great admiration even with such a small catalog.