Toppa Top ’15: The Top Dancehall Riddims of 2015
Download a mega-mix of the year's best riddims from Faction Sound's DJ Arems.
Toppa Top ’15: The Best Dancehall Tracks of 2015
Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal, Popcaan and Vershon top our list of big bashment tunes.
6 In The 876: The OVO Crew Meets The Unruly Gang
Hit the cipher with Popcaan, Aidonia + Chi Ching Ching in this JA-set video from Drake's OVO crew.
Toppa Top ’14: The Most Essential Dancehall Singles of 2014
Spice and Popcaan top our list of the year's biggest and baddest dancehall tunes.
Fashion Fridays: Jamaica’s Love Affair with the Mesh Marina
The mesh marina, the netted garment favored by generations of Jamaican men, has been turning up everywhere from retro-styled dancehall videos to the runway.
Fashion, Forward: Aidonia’s “80s Dancehall Style”
Words by Saxon Baird—
We don’t want to call it a full-on revival, but dancehall has definitely been leaning towards a return to the vintage style and sound of Jamaica in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. Mr. Vegas... Read More...
Dancehall Nuh Dead: Ten Dancehall Acts That Matter Right Now
Words by LargeUp Crew—
In light of the recent developments surrounding Vybz Kartel, we've heard a few voices proclaiming that dancehall is dead. But we're not ready to call Mr. Madden just yet. To th... Read More...
Check It Deeply: Reggae Goes Soca
Words by Michellee Nelson—
There was a time not that long ago where reggae and soca artists were at odds with one another, instead of in harmony. Check out this video from Reggae Sunsplash '91, where foundat... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Dancehall Riddims of 2013
Words by DJ Shirkhan and DJ Autograph—
Another year has passed with a ton of new riddims being released. As we continue with Toppa Top 10 week (see our dancehall and mixtapes countdowns here and here, ... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Dancehall Singles of 2013
The LargeUp crew breaks down the year's Top 10 dancehall tunes, plus a few more, in our annual singles roundup
Mixtape Mondays: Mixtape Yardy x Konshens & Aidonia, Sensi Movement, DJ Beset
Words by Deejay Theory —
Monday is here, time for some new mixes. Hopefully you're having a solid summer so far, let's keep it going with some dancehall and tropical vibes this week from Jamaica, Germany... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Safari Sound x Unity Sound, Iron Gate Sound, Jahson
Words by DJ Theory —
As sure as the sun will shine the weekend will pass, and another Monday is upon us. As always, we're right here to greet it with quality mixes from all cuts of the globe. Take a quic... Read More...