Vybz Kartel served more than a decade of a murder sentence before his conviction was overturned. Despite imprisonment and a radio ban, his influence has grown. By Nia Decaille Early into his ...

these dancehall pioneers and many others have helped propel the genre to unbelievable heights. Right now, a new generation of artists are emerging as leaders on the scene. Below, REVOLT put ...

Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist, Emmanuel Andrews Samini, better known by his stage name Samini, has assured music ...

Nigerian-Ghanaian Dancehall sensation OG Tee gets into his ragga element to release a new smashing hit single titled “SHOT AH ...

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Thanos, watch out!” Arguably the most dominant and divisive dancehall artist of the new millennium, Vybz Kartel’s career so far can be divided into three distinct eras. During the first era ...

A new year yields a new outlook for Jamaican-born, Queens, NY-raised singer Kranium. His latest anthem is a conscious mantra ...

Born Donald Cox in Kingston, English began pursuing a music career as a teenager, and was influenced by artists including Buju Banton, Shaggy and Tuffy Melody. “Party Time”, which established him as a ...