Dancehall Giants

  Notnice talks about the Current state of Dancehall and Issues Working with Artistes – Video Notnice who is the producer of Jah Vinci’s latest hit song “Virgin” sat down with Winford Williams of OnstageTV to talk about making the song and also his struggles when trying out new sounds in the music with artistes both young and old. Notnice believes that the new artistes know more about the music business than the older artistes but it’s their lyrical content that’s falling them over and over again. Watch the full video below.

  Donovan Germain Puts Entire Penthouse Records Catalog On Streaming Services One of the most respected veterans in the game, Donovan Germain, is expected to make his impressive and well-aged catalog available to the public on March 7. He has worked with some of the artists that helped put dancehall and Jamaica on the map. The music producer has said that Penthouse Records will be available to the public for purchase through a digital platform. Germain, who is most famously known for his work with Buju Banton, Cutty Ranks, Tony Rebel, Romain Virgo, to name a few, spoke with the Jamaica Observer about the decision to make his catalog public. He shared that the new aspect of his music business has been timed to coincide with his 69th birthday. He also hopes that going digital can help him streamline the business a bit more. The label was officially started in 1988, and he was heavily influenced by the time he spent at his record shop in New York City in the 1970s. He revealed that go...

Foota Hype Blames Jamaica PM Andrew Holness For Slump In Reggae There has been much back and forth concerning who should take the fall for the downward spiral in Jamaica’s musical output. Well-known dancehall selector Foota Hype believes that Jamaica’s government is leading the charge in the demolition of the island’s music by withholding one of the catalysts needed to manufacture a hit, time. Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness recently pledged to take a more hands-on approach in the creative area Jamaica is much revered for, after decades of violent and crude releases. During his address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Holness pointed out that singjay Chronixx is one exception to the rule, hinting that the “Warrior” deejay is a great model of someone for others to emulate. Famed dancehall producer Skatta Burrell recently concluded that the artists are not to be criticized and instead cast blame on his fellow producers for not guiding the new school acts in the creation of posi...

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  Vybz Kartel Taps His Sons To Takeover His Record Label & Build On His Legacy Vybz Kartel put his confidence in his sons to protect and build on his legacy and so you will see them become the face of his label. Vybz Kartel’s son Akheel Raheim Palmer, better known by the name Likkle Addi, joined host Winfred Williams for an Onstage interview where he discussed school, music, and business. The teenage dancehall star explained that he’s no longer attending Jamaica College but is currently in 4th form at an unnamed institution where he is looking to secure a passing grade in a trio of business subjects. His older brother Likkle Vybz is also pursuing courses in business, though his place of education has not been confirmed.  It’s no surprise that their studies are all a part of a strategic move that will see both boys taking the helm of the Adidjahiem Records label started by dad Vybz Kartel. The boys won’t assume control of the label until the next two years wh...

  Shenseea Lends Her Voice For COVID-19 PSA In Jamaica Amid Rising Cases Shenseea lends her voice and influences to issue warning about COVID-19 in Jamaica amid rising new cases. The big C, and we’re not taking cancer, has been the topic on everyone’s tongues for the past few months. The World Health Organization is working tirelessly to find ways to combat the deadly COVID-19 virus. One of the first steps in the process is public education, which the Jamaican government is looking to tap into through one of the island’s biggest stars  Shenseea .  The dancehall singer recently provided an ‘educational’ parody of her popular 2019 hit song “Trending Gyal,” coming at us in the form of a message from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The track outlines the safety precautions to take during the pandemic and the consequences you could face if they are not observed. With lyrics like, “Covid in town, 6 feet apart than 6 feet in the ground,” and” sanitize or get hospitalized,” ...

Burro Banton Son Leno Banton Looks To 90s Dancehall For Career Move   Leno Banton, a promising dancehall deejay, hopes to live up to his father Burro Banton’s reputation but intends to create his own legacy to be remembered by as well. His path to this legacy starts with his brand of music, which he described as a fusion of different sounds while being interviewed by the Jamaica Gleaner. He also shared that part of his brand of music focuses on old school dub. He first introduced the world to his sound back in 2015 with his single “Yardie,” which featured a very 90’s beat with smooth flowing lyrics. While his music is classically dancehall, he said that he believes he could include any genre, including hip-hop, jazz, soul, R&B, Afrobeats, and even a touch of EDM. He’s ready once again to take his music to the next level and has taken a leave of absence from the University of Technology to focus on new music. Banton revealed that through the unwavering support from his circle, i...

  Skillibeng Earns More Backlash For New “Silhouette Challenge” Video Skillibeng is again on the receiving end of criticism for another music video. Dancehall sensation Skillibeng revised the #SillouetChallenge into a whole video lasting about roughly 2 minutes, but his take on it is on a whole new level. The music video arrives amidst the warnings to avoid doing the now trending challenge since the ‘velvet rouge’ filter can now be removed by unscrupulous persons to see the sometimes naked body of TikTokers.The scene opens with 15 beautiful ladies in a room drinking and chatting and having a good time. However, by the next frame, the ladies transform as the screen transition to a devilish red. Popular dancer Dancing Rebel opened the bedroom clip holding another female in a very sensual position while lip-sinking to Skillibeng’s voice. “Take off your clothes,” she mouths, then proceeds to lick the forehead of the unidentified female. Meanwhile, outside in the living room, ...

  Beenie Man Pleads Not Guilty To DRMA Charges Stemming From Illegal Show Beenie Man pled not guilty to breaching the Disaster Risk Management and Noise Abatement act. Beenie Man appeared in court on Tuesday morning (February 10) to see about his recent charges for violating the laws put in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The dancehall star was allegedly charged after hosting an illegal event in St. Elizabeth in late November. Moses Davis, as he is known by the law, appeared in court for his hearing on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to breaching the Disaster Risk Management and Noise Abatement acts. According to his attorney Roderick Gordon, Beenie Man is slated to appear in court again for trial on April 19. Police reportedly noted that Beenie Man was promoting a New Year’s Eve event in Shrewsbury district, St. Elizabeth parish on social media around the time the government had imposed a stricter curfew and islandwide lockdown policy. The deejay was serve...

  Chimney Records’ Jordan McClure Challenge Dancehall Producers To Revive “Jugglin” Can Jordan Chimney revive “Jugglin” in dancehall with his latest push? When dancehall began to take prominence in the Caribbean in the 80s and 90s, one of the major contributing factors was the juggling culture. The art helped to promote more dancehall and, in some cases, even introduced never-before-heard tracks and artists that went on to do well. A lot has changed since then, and juggling has taken a back seat, at least when compared to its heyday. Music producer Jordan McClure of the Jamaica-based Chimney Records believes it’s time to revamp the culture. The producer is well-known and is the man behind some of the most popular riddims, like the  Country Bus Riddim  in 2015 and the  Toll Road Riddim  in 2016. McClure first highlighted the issue of the dying artform using Instagram. He posted a video sharing his thoughts on the matter and captioned it “Coworkers and producers o...