It’s Reggae Time: Bunny Lee and the Birth of a Genre
David Katz revisits early reggae and Bunny Lee’s boss reggae era, uncovering the origins of a sound that soon conquered the world.
Super Cat – Brooklyn Red Hot
Super Cat reclaims the spotlight at Iconz Brooklyn with a historic Verzuz performance. Don Dada’s legacy burns bright in dancehall history.
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Chronixx – Music For Service
After five years of near silence, Chronixx returns with "Exile" – a raw, spiritual, genre-defying album rooted in reggae tradition and driven by a mission: music as sacred service in turbulent times.
Commentary: Rich & Switch
Jahshii’s troubles in Grant’s Pen reflect a deeper tension in Jamaican dancehall: loyalty, status, and the backlash of “rich and switch.” Mel Cooke explores the trap of street cred and survival.
Commentary: Dreadlocks In Jamaican Schools
Despite reggae's global image tied to dreadlocks, Jamaica's schools still battle over them. A landmark court ruling challenges discrimination and exposes deep-rooted tensions between Rastafari culture and the island's education system.
Burning Spear – In His Own Drum Beat
After 15 years, Burning Spear is back with “No Destroyer” – a powerful roots reggae album that blends history, faith, activism, and musical excellence.
The Great Riddim Shift – Greensleeves Records and the Emergence of the Dancehall Style
Discover how Greensleeves Records helped shape early dancehall and brought Kingston's sound system culture to the global stage in a pivotal reggae era.
EarthKry – Vibe Makes the Music
EarthKry revive classic rocksteady sounds with analog warmth on “Dandy Shandy” – no samples, just soul and roots from Kingston.
Haile Selassie I in the Rastafari Philosophy – Until The Color Of A Man’s Skin… (Part 1)
Haile Selassie’s fight for equality shaped Rastafari and reggae. Discover his impact on faith, justice and Black liberation. (Part 1 of 3)