Sister Nancy was the first big female Dancehall star. She had to overcome the conservative restrictions of Jamaican society in the 70s and 80s, and…
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27/02/2019: “African Ting” by Toyan
I suppose it is possible for people to dislike a song like this. I can’t think of a single reason why, but it’s always possible….
26/12/2018: “Murderer” by Buju Banton
Ragga Dancehall is a genre that requires a distinctive voice and flow to make a name for yourself. Buju Banton has that. His crusty shouting…
03/12/2018: “Love & Unity” by Michael Prophet
Michael Prophet unfortunately passed away from cancer in December 2017. His legacy is tremendous. One of his best tracks, although not his biggest hit, is…
08/10/2018: “The Slaughter” by Cutty Ranks
Cutty Ranks is a hugely prolific Dancehall deejay, who was especially massive from the late 80s to the late 90s. His badboy style, with a…
09/08/2018: “Spar With Me” by Toyan
This tune is absolutely relentless! Produced by the label Volcano’s legendary Henry “Junjo” Lawes, this is Toyan toasting over the classic “I’m Not Getting Crazy”…
01/07/2018: “Trickster” by Johnny Osbourne
Johnny Osbourne is one of my favourite dancehall singers. What’s more, he cut his teeth in the era where dancehall was emerging, and the sound…
27/05/2018: “Rome” by Sugar Minott
Sugar Minott was one of the classic roots singers. “Rome” was released in 1979 in Jamaica, and has a style that straddles reggae and dancehall….
04/05/2018: “Uptown Top Ranking” by Althea and Donna
The way reggae often works is that the instrumental track of a song, the “riddim”, has quite a few versions and vocalists. 1977’s “Uptown Top…