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.
REVIEW: Buju Banton – Too Too Bad
On "Too Too Bad", Buju Banton barrels through the history of reggae and dancehall in decisive two-decade jumps. Davide Bortot listened and reflected.
Fantan Mojah – Backpacking
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: The Reflective Rebel
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: ”My Experience Navigates My Truth”
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.
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.
Angelica Mava – Sweet Swedish Reggae
Swedish artist Angelica Mava’s career has been on a steady rise. An interview about touring Europe, new music and playing Summerjam Festival.
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.
REVIEW: Marcus Gad – For All
Three years after his last album the fifth longplayer by the Rastafarian artist from New Caledonia once again breathes sustainability, community spirit, spirituality and resilience, placing itself as far as possible from Babylon’s destructive tendencies.