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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.
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.
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.
Biga*Ranx – Mr. 1000 Melodies
Biga*Ranx blends reggae, chanson & raw emotion in his album “Rainshine” – a sonic sunshine for dark times. Discover the sound of hope.
L’Antoinette Stines – Dancehall Is Us
L’Antoinette Stines on the spirit of dancehall, cultural memory, African roots, and why dance is black liberation. Dancehall is us.
REVIEW: Valiant – Prove Them Wrong
Valiant’s debut EP on Epic Records proves he’s more than hype – blending trap-dancehall, R&B, badness & ballads into a sharp, genre-defying statement.
Cham – The Emancipation of Dameon
Dancehall legend Cham releases "Sherlock," his first album without Dave Kelly. From ghostwriter to producer, the dancehall veteran opens up about growth, legacy, and life after “Ghetto Story”.
Mortimer – Natty Pon Di Hilltop
Jamaican roots artist Mortimer opens up about music, pain, love & solitude. A deeply personal journey turned into timeless reggae.