Archive for the 'Dancehall' Category

Ms Triniti - For the Love of the Dancehall

Monday, June 30th, 2008

This video by Ms. Triniti is kinda hot. Its nothing new that we haven’t seen before but she does do a good job of showcasing some of the island and show some good beach shots. I’m not sure if she’s Jamaican or not because her accent sounds a little put on. What do you guys think?

Assassin - “I Don’t Care” Dub Plate

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Assassin is one of the hottest DJs in dancehall reggae music. He lives up to his name but “killing” people on the microphone whenever he gets the chance. He takes no prisoners.

Glamma Kid - Why

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Glamma Kid, was awarded the best reggae act award back in 1998 by the MOBO awards. Glamma Kid is often referred to as the Puff Daddy of UK reggae.

Cham - Vitamin S

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Cham, formerly known as Baby Cham has received much acclaim during the last couple years due to his collaborations with R & B singer Alicia Keyes. However, Cham has been on the scene for many years and continues  to make his mark in dancehall music.

Yellowman - Sunsplash 1982

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Legendary reggae dancehall music artist, Yellowman has enjoyed fame for over 3 decades. He has paved the way for artists such as Buju Banton, Sean Paul, Super Cat and Ninjaman.

 He is the first deejay to cultivate the art of toasting, which is the style in reggae music where the deejays start chanting on the record.  He is also the first reggae music artist to be on a mainstream record label.

Buju Banton - Champion

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Buju Banton (Mark Anthony Myrie in real life) is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician born on July 15, 1973. He was born near Kingston, Jamaica in a poor neighborhood called Salt Lane. “Buju” is a nickname for chubby children, which was irony compared to Buju’s slim frame as a child while “Banton” is a Jamaican word referring to someone with a superior attitude and a gift of speech. Buju Banton is also the uncle of Sean Kingston.

Beenie Man -Trendz

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Anthony Moises Davis, or better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is among the popular reggae entertainers and is also an established dancehall artist.  He is also popular in the United Kingdom and in the USA.  He has won several awards already, including one when he was only 8 years old. He has several tracks performed with various artists and continues to make music up to now.

Sean Paul - Get Busy

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Sean Paul or Sean Paul Henriques, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. Sean Paul was born in Kingston, Jamaica and played for the national water polo team from the age of 13 to21. However he gave up the sport so he could start his musical career. He started out as a deejay and dancehall was his first love. After working with several musicians, he crafted his own style of music and made his way to the charts.

Voicemail - Wacky Dip

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

The three men that make up the group Voicemail has achieved reggae proclaim for the high energy music and hits that are just fun and friendly to listen to.

The groups debut album is called “Hey” and is produced with VP records.

Vybz Kartel - Sen Fi Mi Army

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Adidja Azim Palmer is the hot dancehall deejay better known to most as Vybz Kartel.  Vibes Kartel has had a strong of beefs since his rise in the music indusrty. He has had issues with alot of people but his most infamous beef (and cause of his rising popularity) has been his beef, and altercation at Sting, with Ninja Man.