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R.I.P. Philip Smart: 13 Classics From His HC&F Studio

Words by Saxon Baird— Philip Smart, veteran reggae/dancehall producer and engineer and the mastermind behind the New York's most notable reggae recording facility, HC&F Studios, has passed away a... Read More...

Dub In The Rainforest: I-Grade Hold a Vibes in St. Croix

Words by Kaya.lah, Photos by Rashad Martinez/Forever Kings— High in the western mountains of St. Croix lies the largest rainforest in the Virgin Islands, a blessed setting for some critical roots music. ... Read More...

Living HeART: 25 Years of Xterminator Records

Intro by Jesse Serwer, Words by Kareem Burrell— This year marks the 25th anniversary of Xterminator, the reggae and dancehall label founded by Philip "Fattis" Burrell. In celebration of this mileston... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Salaam Remi on The Fugees’ “Blunted on Reality”

Words by Salaam Remi, as told to Jesse Serwer— This month marks the 20th anniversary of The Fugees' debut album, Blunted on Reality. Not The Score, their massive, legendary, multi-platinum 1996 commercia... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: The Police, Rolling Stones + More at AIR Studios Montserrat

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis— For reasons that are too obvious to state, the Caribbean has long been a favorite destination among overseas musicians looking to "get away from i... Read More...

Impressions: Chronixx x Ernest Ranglin x Monty Alexander at the Blue Note

Words by Kieran Meadows, Photos by Martei Korley— This weekend, the great jazz pianist Monty Alexander, legendary Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin and the past year's most talked-about new reggae ar... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Biggest Soca Tunes of 2013

Words by Jam Central, Tishanna Williams and Jesse Serwer— This year saw soca music stand up and declare itself alongside other international genres. No longer relegated to the Carnival season, soca has b... Read More...

Meditations, Part 3: Suns of Dub Hold a Vibes with Ras Michael + Friends

Jam session vibes at Inna De Yard, home of guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith.

Meditations, Part One: Jesse Royal + Ras Jammy (Suns of Dub)

Words by Tony Lowe, Video by Tony Lowe and Taliesin Gilkes-Bower— For the first time in years, dancehall has some competition in Jamaica. Touching down in Kingston over the last year, the energy of the "... Read More...

NEW MUSIC: Download Midnite-I Grade + Pressure’s “Same I Ah One”

Words by Kieran K. Meadows— Thanksgiving might be over but one of the Caribbean's most consistent reggae labels, St. Croix-based I Grade Records, has given its fans another reason to give thanks. "Same I... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: DJ Autograph on Lt. Stitchie’s “The Prescription”

Words by DJ Autograph— Earlier this year, Major Lazer released Free The Universe featuring the dancehall inspired hit "Watch Out Fi Dis (Bumaye)" featuring Busy Signal. The single's release was accompani... Read More...

Carnival Checklist: 8 Things You Must Do At Belize’s September Celebrations

Words by Dion Peyre— This week marks the start of Belize's festive season— the September Celebrations—which officially kick off tomorrow with St. George’s Caye Day. We reached out to our Belize connect, ... Read More...

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