An homage to the rich cultural landscape of Jamaica's capitol city of Kingston, DejaVilla makes music that reflects the island's impact on modern music and art. Made up of singer/songwriter Sarah Couch and beatmaker David Marston, the duet embrace the boundless fluidity of dance music. Surveying themes of human sexuality, class division, and artistic rebellion, DejaVilla just … [Read more...]
Walshy Fire Releases Phenomenal Debut Album ABENG
Walshy Fire, the MC of Major Lazer, has released his debut album ABENG. Gathering his friends from Africa and the Caribbean, the album bridges the two regions, blending in Walshy's Caribbean dancehall roots. In fact, the title ABENG refers to a horn instrument brought from Ghana to Jamaica and used by runaway slaves to communicate across long distances. With Major … [Read more...]
Nicki Minaj Slays With Dancehall-Inspired Single “MEGATRON”
Nicki Minaj's highly anticipated new single "MEGATRON" has arrived. After being teased for weeks, "MEGATRON" lives up to its hype. Nicki Minaj's catchy, autotuned vocals soar the island-style beat, making the dancehall-inspired track an early contender for hottest hip hop song of the summer. "MEGATRON" also marks Minaj's first solo single following last year's Queen album. Get … [Read more...]
Dillon Francis & Residente Surprise Fans With The Release Of “Sexo”
Leading up to his album, Dillon Francis has unleashed a surplus of new music. "Sexo" is the latest phenomenon to make headlines. Teaming up with Residente and iLe, this dancehall inspired single is exactly what you need this festival season. Offering a relaxing tropical vibe, this record is sure to hit the clubs immediately. The sleek bassline and drum combo make it near … [Read more...]
Nitti Gritti & Vlien Boy Drop Latin-Inspired Banger “Bailando”
Nitti Gritti is a name that is known for pushing boundaries and making music that transcends genres. The Florida native gained traction for keeping fans on edge with his diverse talent. To cut it short, this guy has fun and A LOT of it. His music is sure to get the parties going and "Bailando" proves guilty to this notion. Teaming up with up and comer Vlien Boy, these two pair … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Bad Royale Joins Forces with Richie Loop for Their Latest Anthem “Lock Off Di Dance”
Bad Royale had an expectional 2017. From playing Electric Zoo to collaborating with Steve Aoki on his hip-hop album Kolony and headlining a tour alongside Henry Fong, Bad Royale made some serious moves in 2017 and are posed to have a huge 2018. Returning with a high octane dancehall and twerk anthem, Bad Royale joins forces with Jamaican vocalist Richie Loop on "Lock Off Di … [Read more...]
Diplo Teases Unreleased Major Lazer, Cashmere Cat, and Tory Lanez Collab
Photo Credit: James Baxter We got some big news for you today. Diplo took to Snapchat to preview an unreleased collab between Major Lazer, Cashmere Cat, and Tory Lanez. They gave the yet to be named song it's first spin during Diplo and Cashmere Cat's B2B at LIV Nightclub in Miami. Luckily for us there was a fan in the audience who recorded the entire track and … [Read more...]
DJ Snake Drops His New Track “A Different Way”
How's this for a Friday treat? DJ Snake dropped his new track "A Different Way" (feat. Lauv on vocals) today for his adoring fans. With a dancehall vibe that Drake would love to rap over in a bogus accent, this song will get you moving in the club. DJ Snake takes some moombahton-esque drums and a dope chopped vocal over it to create a clean, polished sound that will get played … [Read more...]
