“Top ranking” is a phrase so common in the lexicon of dancehall reggae, it could almost be punctuation. That’s not to mention related terms like “highly rated,” “strictly the best,” and “tougher than ...

Listen to 10 new must-hear reggae, dancehall and soca songs from artists like King Cruff, Problem Child and Tempa. By Kyle Denis The holidays may be right around the corner, but it’s war season in the ...

Trace the evolution of the genre over the decades via songs by Sister Nancy, Cutty Ranks, Super Cat and more. By David Renard Great to be back with you again. I’m Dave Renard, an editor on the Times ...

Fresh off his prison release, the Worl' Boss returns with a star-packed album, a defiant new mindset, and another bid for ...

Listen to 10 new must-hear reggae, dancehall and soca songs by Kaka Highflames and Tifa. By Kyle Denis From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The style of dancehall currently dominating the streets of England is quite different from the dancehall that ruled the Billboard ...

Hip-hop’s deep African American and Caribbean roots are resurging in 2026 as artists from both genres increasingly collaborate and blend styles. From New York’s independent rap ecosystem to Jamaica’s ...