Dancehall Archives

Spice talks "10," 'Love & Hip-Hop,' and Dancehall [Interview]

It’s been a long time coming for Spice. The Jamaican-bred “Queen of Dancehall” has been recognized for her 'Love and Hip-Hop' appearances, community work, and now, as a Grammy-nominated artist.…

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El'Vee are having fun in this new Afropop dancehall single "Roll Wiv U" [Video]

British Nigerian Afropop twin sister duo El'Vee shares the visuals for their new single "Roll Wiv U" featuring Nigerian singer-songwriter Peruzzi. The dancehall-tinged track is as vibrant and sensual as…

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Rapper and singer-songwriter Raeshaun drops upbeat track, "Middle," exploring first love

Toronto rapper and singer-songwriter Raeshaun explores love at first sight on upbeat track, “Middle,” an afro-beat infused offering underpinned by his suave freestyling, tight lyrical flow and velvety vocals. Infused with…

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Holiday looks for true understanding in his new single "Black and White"

Emerging singer/songwriter Holiday's latest, "Black and White," sees him blend R&B with dancehall elements. The record has a sublime and ethereal texture that slowly builds into a punchy dancehall groovy jam.…

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Boybreed and The Kazez team up for the vibrant collaboration "Kpakalamisi"

"Kpakalamisi" is a vibrant dancehall/Afropop collaboration between Lagos, Nigeria-based pair of duos Boybreed and The Kazez. Made up of two sets of twins respectively who bring their distinct Afrocentric style to…

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Hitimpulse team up with Jazz Montell and KANIS on “Miss Fatty Fatty"

German four-piece Hitimpulse drops club-ready track “Miss Fatty Fatty,” featuring South London musician Jazz Montell from the duo JY MNTL alongside Haitian-American artist KANIS in a genre-blending, vibrant offering. Built on…

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Kranium gives us some 'Toxic' love on new EP

Kranium, a versatile reggae artist, has recently released his third project, a captivating EP titled Toxic, filled with exotic sounds and lyrics that perfectly depict a distinct kind of love. …

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Sean Paul on his new album 'Live N' Livin," dancehall culture, and the industry twenty years later [Interview]

If you turned on the radio, went out to nightclubs, or even just listened to your 13-year-old sibling's mixed CDs in the early 2000s, I can confidently guess the one…

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CJ Fly takes it back to yard with the "Bamboo Tree"

PRO ERA'S CJ Fly has never shied away from Jamaican roots and on his new release titled "Bamboo Tree," he ditches the raps and delivers a patois-driven melodic performance. The…

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Breezy iDeyGoké hits all the high notes on "Bag A Man"

Afro-Irish artist Breezy iDeyGoké is back with a groovy new single "Bag A Man" from his upcoming EP I-DEY. Ready to step foot back on the court, Breezy is back with his…

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Singer Sevana basks in the glow of sunkissed island sounds via a new EP and video

Sevana, a singer who hails from Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica, has a sweetly charged voice that beams through the collection of blithe-to-bittersweet themes making up her six-track EP, Be Somebody. Marrying sleek…

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DJ Spinall and Kranium team up for "Everytime" [Video]

Nigerian Afropop pioneer DJ Spinall unleashes the colorful visuals for his new single "Everytime." The Afropop/dancehall infused party record sees him working with dancehall singer Kranium who brings his contemporary…

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Spice talks "10," 'Love & Hip-Hop,' and Dancehall [Interview]

El'Vee are having fun in this new Afropop dancehall single "Roll Wiv U" [Video]

Rapper and singer-songwriter Raeshaun drops upbeat track, "Middle," exploring first love

Holiday looks for true understanding in his new single "Black and White"

Boybreed and The Kazez team up for the vibrant collaboration "Kpakalamisi"

Hitimpulse team up with Jazz Montell and KANIS on “Miss Fatty Fatty"

Kranium gives us some 'Toxic' love on new EP

Sean Paul on his new album 'Live N' Livin," dancehall culture, and the industry twenty years later [Interview]

CJ Fly takes it back to yard with the "Bamboo Tree"

Breezy iDeyGoké hits all the high notes on "Bag A Man"

Singer Sevana basks in the glow of sunkissed island sounds via a new EP and video

DJ Spinall and Kranium team up for "Everytime" [Video]

UK act Casper D Goat makes memorable debut with "Doing the Most"

Louisville rapper John Salls unveils his motivational new album, 'CEOSZN'

DJ Claptone tap legendary duo Pet Shop Boys for remix of "Queen Of Ice"

London musician Finnegan Tui drops hopeful offering "Spring"

Bristol act Olive Featherstone drops gentle but anthemic single "Come Clean"

Ben Malone has announced his "Future Five" series on KISS FM

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