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.
Govana – Four Personalities, One Legacy
Dancehall star Govana merges gangster, gyalis, wit, and wisdom on “Legacy” – a deeply crafted, multi-layered album about life, purpose, and fatherhood.
Jah Shaka – Revelation Songs
Jah Shaka’s sound system sessions were transformative experiences. A honorable tribute to the Zulu Warrior who shaped the UK dub movement.
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.
DJ MAC – Leader Fi Di New School
From Teejay’s “Drift” to the “Fiesta” riddim and his own album "Ups & Downs," DJ MAC is reshaping dancehall with uptempo riddims and global ambition. Get to know Jamaica’s hottest new sound architect.
©Laure Blanc
Little Lion Sound – Inclusive Dubplate Business
Little Lion Sound built a reggae empire from Geneva – with viral dubplates, a powerhouse label & a mission to break algorithm bubbles.
©Beth Lesser
Barnabas – Forever In The Echo Chamber
David Katz remembers Barnabas: the unsung Channel One engineer, toaster and drummer who shaped 1970s Jamaican dub and roots reggae sound.
Junior Byles – Beat Down Babylon
Reggae icon Junior Byles, voice of “Beat Down Babylon” and “Fade Away”, has died at 77. A tribute to his life, struggles, and timeless musical legacy.
Yeza – Rebel Empress
Yeza reclaims reggae & dancehall on her own terms – fierce, conscious & sensual. “Star of the East” marks her bold arrival on the global stage.