Wayne Wonder and Spragga Benz Talk Dancehall’s Evolution, Dubplates, the TikTok Era and Why the Genre Deserves Its Own Grammy Category
Ahead of their upcoming Journey to Kingston performance in South Florida, dancehall legends Wayne Wonder and Spragga Benz sat down with Jamaicans.com and Brandy of The Brandy Forum for a conversation that became much more than concert promotion. What started as a discussion about bringing Kingston vibes overseas evolved into a reflection on dancehall’s roots, […]
Hill & Gully Ride – Why This Riddim’s Revival Is Actually A Win For Jamaican Culture
Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Fae Ellington (Aunty Fae) has publicly expressed discomfort with the modern use of the “Hill & Gully Ride” riddim, particularly the sexually explicit dancehall songs now dominating social media and streaming platforms through its sampling. It would be dishonest of me if I suggested that her concern wasn’t understandable. After all, “Hill […]
On This Day: Justin Hinds, The Voice That Helped Shape Ska and Rocksteady, Was Born
On May 7, 1942, one of the most influential voices in Jamaican music history was born in Steer Town. Though his name may not be as globally recognised as some of the artists he inspired, Justin Hinds helped lay the foundation for ska, rocksteady, and reggae music as we know it today. Best known as […]
Jamaican Star Busy Signal Gets Major Honor at Florida Festival
Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Busy Signal has received the Key to the City of Tamarac, Florida. The honor was presented during the first Tamarac Food and Wine Festival held at the Tamarac Village Amphitheater in Broward County. Busy Signal, whose real name is Reanno Devon Gordon, was recognized for his contribution to music and […]
Say Her Name: 5 Jamaican Women Who Made History in Music
There are many individuals who have cemented their place in history, but during Women’s History Month, we pause to recognise the women who have done the same. Jamaica, a small island with an outsized cultural impact, has produced countless influential figures, and in music, Jamaican women have long broken barriers, commanded global attention, and excelled […]
Jamaican Music’s Influence Felt Across Global Awards and Cultural Centres
It is awards season across the global music industry, and once again, Jamaican artists—and those of Jamaican heritage—are leaving a strong mark. From Canada’s JUNO Awards to the UK’s MOBOs, the Grammy stage in the United States, and the Caribbean Music Awards, the presence of Jamaican talent remains both consistent and influential. Across genres and […]
Master Drummer Lloyd Knibb and the Beat That Build Ska
Few musicians can claim to have shaped the sound of a genre as profoundly as Lloyd Knibb. As the drummer for the legendary Skatalites, Knibb helped define the rhythmic pulse that powered ska, the energetic Jamaican music that later evolved into rocksteady and reggae. His drumming provided the driving force behind hundreds of recordings during […]
The Story of “More, More, More”: Andrea True and the Jamaican Connection
In 1976, a sultry disco track titled More, More, More climbed the charts and became one of the defining songs of the disco era. Few listeners realised that the hit which would reach No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 was birthed in Jamaica. Even fewer knew that its singer, Andrea True, had arrived on […]
Jamaican Reggae Legends Honored by South Florida City at Reggae Icon Awards
The city of Miramar recognized several Jamaican reggae figures during the Reggae Icon Awards 2026, an event held at the Miramar Cultural Center as part of the Afro-Carib Weekend Experience. The program took place during Black History Month and focused on the influence of reggae music and the people who helped shape the genre. The […]
Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall Icons Honoured in South Florida for Humanitarian Service
Jamaican reggae and dancehall stalwarts were honoured by the City of Lauderhill, Florida, during a special Commission Meeting held on February 24th as part of International Reggae Month celebrations. The city presented its Humanitarian Ambassador Awards to five influential Jamaican artistes — Spragga Benz, Wayne Wonder, Busy Signal, Beenie Man and Vybz Kartel — recognising […]