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.
Donna Hope on Dancehall as a mirror of Jamaican society – from class, gender and violence to Vybz Kartel, Trap Dancehall and cultural change.
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“
Maureen is taking Martinique’s Shatta sound global. The Bad Queen talks Creole identity, Dancehall influences, her rise to success and the culture behind the music.
Stranger Cole was a talented singer and a humble and joyful soul. David Katz recollects memories from time shared with him and lets the man talk for himself.
Republished in tribute to Fantan Mojah after his passing, this 2004 RIDDIM interview captures the reggae singer's spirituality, humility, humour and unwavering love for his people.
Aza Lineage discusses her debut album "Rebel Daawta", working with King Jammy, reggae's message, female empowerment and what it truly means to be a rebel.
Rider Shafique reflects on a world marked by conflict, social division and information overload. Speaking from personal experience rather than ideology, he shares his perspective on media narratives, political responsibility, Babylon, spirituality and what he sees as the defining challenges of our time.
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.