Dancehall records street law
Dancehall music has often been accused of spreading violence with persons like deejay Mavado, a self-proclaimed 'gangsta for life', spouting lyrics such as "gunshot inna ya farrid".
STORY OF THE SONG: Mikey Bennett sends Maxi, Shabba on a Housecall
Vocally Housecall, the single that climbed to 37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart and peaked at number 4 on the R&B/Hip Hop Singles Chart in 1991, is naturally indelibly associated with singer Maxi Priest and deejay Shabba Ranks.
Songwriter obtains wake-up call
Although Housecall was a certified hit and the video was getting repeat rotation on the major U.S. music channels, the impact of the song took some time to sink home for Mikey Bennett
Father, son music bound
Often, the phrase "you just like yuh father" has a negative connotation.
Reader's write: Cantata presents harsh history through music
In Let These Things be Written Down Michael Burnett presented us with a work of challenging proportions, performed on October 6, at the chapel of the University of the West Indies...
Robert Ffrench returns to singing
As a reggae artiste and producer Robert Ffrench has explored every aspect of the music, from businessman to writing songs, producing, and getting behind the microphone as a singer.
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