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Werl’ a Books: Vybz Kartel Goes Back to “School”

Words by Jesse Serwer— This week means back to school for kids in many parts of the world, including Jamaica, and Vybz Kartel—yes, Vybz Kartel—has a message for them. The currently incarcerated dancehall... Read More...

You Rate It: Wyclef Jean’s “Bagay Nef”

Words by Jesse Serwer— "Bagay Nef," an early leak off of Wyclef's upcoming The Carnival Returns mixtape, might be the most creative tune the Refugee Camp leader has given us in years. Delivered in kreyol... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: The Heatwave x Vybz Kartel, Thee Mike B, Castaparia Sound, Jah Sun x PGM

Words by Deejay Theory — Yow! Welcome back to another week of vibes here at Mixtape Mondays. Shout to our friend The Large from Shimmy Shimmy who filled in last week while I was deep in the redwoods. We'... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Neptunes’ Most Caribbean Moments

Words by Richard "Treats" Dryden— The Neptunes—Pharell Williams and Chad Hugo—could be set to take a second victory lap. In addition to making hits like Robin Thicke and T.I.'s current smash "Blurred... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Jay-Z’s Most Jamaican Moments

Words by Jesse Serwer— Jay-Z is probably not a reggae fanatic. He's definitely never chased the Caribbean market with his music. In fact, he was more than a dozen years into his career before he co-signe... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Are Vellies the Original Clarks?

Words by Mikaila Brown, Photos by Jason Eric Hardwick for Brother Vellies— "Everybody haffi ask weh mi get mi Clarks" In his 2010 hit song "Clarks," Vybz Kartel outlines the official outfit for an or... Read More...

LargeUp Premiere: Vybz Kartel’s “Ever Blessed” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer— Three days after the world premiere of Charly Blacks and J Capri's "Whine & Kotch," the always prolific RVSSIAN (the dancehall producer formerly known as Russian, if you didn't... Read More...

Renaissance Bwoy: Check Out Melo-X’s “God Magic”

Words by Tasha Brown— Melo-X, the East Flatbush, Brooklyn-raised Jamaican, wears many hats. Fresh off his recent collaborative LP with singer Jesse Boykins III, the rapper/DJ/producer (and cousin of Jah ... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Camo Clarks

Words by Jesse Serwer— OK, now we know what Vybz Kartel's first shopping trip will look like when and if the jailed dancehall star—and noted Clarks hoarder—regains his freedom. In what is sure to be a we... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Dip Set x Dancehall

Words by Jesse Serwer— Jim Jones' latest video features the Diposet-capo-turned-reality-TV-curiosity freestyling over reggae star Christopher Martin's "Cheater's Prayer." Unexpected? Sure. Surprising? ... Read More...

Puff Puff Chune: Watch Vybz Kartel’s New Video for “Weed Smokers”

Words by Emily Shapiro— The World Boss, Vybz Kartel has dropped a new video for his song "Weed Smokers," and like the title and Vybz himself, there is nothing subtle about it. The video starts with a cam... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Best Dancehall Riddims of 2012

Words by DJ Shirkhan— Nothing is more integral to dancehall than the riddim. A single riddim can be the basis for as many as a half-dozen hits and 20 or 30 tunes. If it's truly great, it will be re-bui... Read More...

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