If you can tell the difference between drum ‘n’ bass, jungle, breakbeats, and backbeats, then you’re probably rocking a picture of Sly & Robbie above your Alesis SR-16. The revered Jamaican duo (a.k.a ...

Canada-based reggae artiste Knotty Royal is paying tribute to Jamaica’s history, culture, and natural beauty with his latest ...

LOCAL music production house, Chillspot Recordz has released Homo ne Ndarira riddim to help preserve the Shona language and culture, which it says faces extinction. As suggested by the name, the ...

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Jamaican dancehall star Konshens is known for making raucous party tunes that encourage female fans to deploy their bodies like a weapon. But, behind turn-up anthems like “Bruk Off Yuh Back” and “Do ...

We hope everyone is enjoying Labor Day 2018! Whether you have the day off or not, the most important thing is to recognize the hard work we all put in day in and day out at our respective 9 to 5 ...

At first listen, it’s easy to write off Pepper as just another poor man’s Sublime, but aging bodies in Volcom gear who sing about pot can be deceiving. Southern California’s catchy Hawaiian import has ...