Lenky's handclap-heavy groove soundtracked three major hits in the summer of '03 and helped dancehall cement its U.S. takeover. By J'na Jefferson Contributor This week, Billboard is publishing a ...

Singer and Dancehall Reggae pioneer Wayne Smith, who ushered in a new wave of digital beats in the genre, is dead at 48. Credited with creating the still popular “Under mi Sleng Teng” riddim, or ...

Jamaican record producer Rvssian added some much-needed energy to dancehall late last year when he re-released his hit 2009 rhythm Go Go Club, allowing a new generation of artistes to shine on a ...

Jamaican dancehall deejay Danny English has reportedly died from a diabetes-related illness. He was 54. The musician was best known for the 2002 hit “Party Time” alongside Egg Nog, which sampled the ...

In the heart of Kingston’s Uptown Mondays, a fiery revolution unfolded as music enthusiasts converged to witness the blazing launch of The Recoup ‘riddim’. With anticipation crackling in the air and ...

The Jamaican artist was raised on his island's longtime musical exports. Now — with some help from Shaggy — he's forging their future. By Damien Scott September’s Hip-Hop Forever show at Madison ...