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Dancehall's new steps

Fri, May 03 2013 6:28pm - Source: The Independent - Music

As a musical term, dancehall has been used since the Eighties to describe a distinct style emphasising rhythm over melody, with Sly & Robbie among its most famed producers.

Major Lazer’s ‘Free The Universe’: Album Review

Tue, April 16 2013 1:16pm - Source: Idolator

Outside of the Caribbean's occasional blip on mainstream music culture's radar ( Shaggy , Kevin Lyttle , Sean Paul , early Rihanna ), and the unimpeachable Dynamite! series from Soul Jazz Records, chances are the first time most people stateside were really exposed to the vibrant, infectious sounds of contemporary reggaeton and dancehall was on Major Lazer 's 2009 debut Guns Don't Kill People, Lazers Do.. . A project founded by Philadelphia-based producer/DJ, and Mad Decent impresario Diplo ( Wesley Pentz ) along with UK-native DJ Switch ( Dave Taylor ), Major Lazer's first album proved to a flawlessly curated tour through the sweaty clubs of dancehall/reggaeton epicenters like Kingston and Port-au-Prince, providing wider exposure for seminal scene figures like Mr. Lex , Ricky Blaze , Nina Sky and Future Trouble in the process.

Album Review: Major Lazer – Free The Universe

Tue, April 16 2013 4:29am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Using his custom mixing deck, Tubby became one of Jamaica's biggest celebrities during the 1970s based on the success of his larger soundsystem and the progressive production work he had done with the country's popular artists.

Reggae & Dancehall #17

Wed, February 06 2013 3:05pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

DENNIS BROWN on the 1st and BOB MARLEY on the 6th there are celebrations all over the world.

Reggae & Dancehall #16

Thu, January 10 2013 12:00pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

You already know Jamaica gets it poppin' during the holidays.

Diplo Juggles Serious and Silly on Major Lazer's New Album

Tue, January 08 2013 4:18pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"The album feels like a party," Diplo tells Rolling Stone about Major Lazer's second album, Free the Universe.

MAJOR LAZER 'FREE THE UNIVERSE' TRACKLIST REVEALED

Thu, December 20 2012 12:40pm - Source: Mixmag

Major Lazer have revealed the full tracklist for forthcoming album 'Free The Universe'.

Reggae & Dancehall #13

Wed, October 17 2012 6:11pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Condolences to the family and friends of CAPTAIN BARKEY and TRACEY BENNETT.

Diplo's Recipe For A Damn Good Block Party

Fri, September 21 2012 5:46pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Amber of Dirty Projectors Purchase the Get Free EP here: bit.ly Produced by Major Lazer Mixed by Rich Costey Written by: Major Lazer - Original Don ft.

Reggae & Dancehall #12

Wed, September 19 2012 2:43pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

CECILE and CHRIS MARTIN have been one of reggae's cutest couples for a minute now but they've mostly kept their love on the low.

By the Power of Dre Skull

Mon, September 17 2012 3:20pm - Source: XLR8R

On any given day, you might find Dre Skull (a.k.a. Andrew Hershey) flying to London to DJ at Notting Hill Carnival, recording with Lil Scrappy in Atlanta, working with an 18-year-old R&B vocalist he met on Craigslist, or hanging out with bounce rapper Katey Red in New Orleans.

The unbounded, genre-mashing DJ, producer + industry juggernaut,...

Thu, May 17 2012 11:45pm - Source: Welikeit.indie

The unbounded, genre-mashing DJ, producer + industry juggernaut, Diplo , is excited to announce the June 12th release of the Express Yourself EP on his label Mad Decent.

Reggae & Dancehall #7

Tue, May 01 2012 2:46pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Mavado will have a starring role in the film 'Shottas 2', the long-awaited sequel to the 2002 cult classic that starred Kymani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell and Louie Rankin.

Reggae & Dancehall #3

Tue, January 10 2012 3:55pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

It's 50 YEARS OF JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE this year and there's sure to be lots going on, trust me.

Diplo Previews New EP

Tue, January 03 2012 12:43pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Diplo has posted a preview of his forthcoming free EP 'Express Yourself' - listen to it now.

Incite And Sound

Wed, December 14 2011 7:23am - Source: ClashMusic.com

"What people don't understand is, is any song can be a political soundtrack".

Elephant Man Headed to Trial for Energy Theft

Tue, August 30 2011 8:24pm - Source: The BoomBox

Popular dancehall artist Elephant Man has been ordered to stand trial in November, after being charged with energy theft.

Sumfest 2011 Preview

Wed, July 20 2011 5:02pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

The nineteenth Reggae Sumfest hits the stage this weekend promising a bumper year for star combos.

'I think dancehall is mad comedic'

Tue, July 19 2011 10:03pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Before there was Sean Kingston or Sean Paul, there was Shaggy: dancehall reggae's original poster child.

Jeremy Harding (2 Hard Records) - Circus Riddim Megamix

Mon, August 23 2010 4:02pm - Source: The Heatwave Blog

Jeremy Harding is Sean Paul's manager and the man on the buttons for Beenie Man's Who Am I (Zim Zimma) and several other dancehall classics from the late 90s and early 00s.

Mixpak Records: Head Honcho Dre Skull Updates Brooklyn's Dancehall Collabo Blueprints.

Wed, August 18 2010 5:52pm - Source: XLR8R

Head Honcho Dre Skull Updates Brooklyn's Dancehall Collabo Blueprints.

Diplo

Mon, July 26 2010 1:25pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

"If you rated someone's popularity by how much hate they get from journalists, I'm fucking super-popular."

Damage Control

Fri, May 28 2010 10:15am - Source: Shimmy Shimmy

There seems to be a horrible touch of irony that the top riddim of the moment is called 'Damage Control', what with Jamaica having one of the worst months of violence it's seen in a long time.

Elephant Man News

Dancehall's new steps

Major Lazer’s ‘Free The Universe’: Album Review

Album Review: Major Lazer – Free The Universe

Reggae & Dancehall #17

Reggae & Dancehall #16

Diplo Juggles Serious and Silly on Major Lazer's New Album

MAJOR LAZER 'FREE THE UNIVERSE' TRACKLIST REVEALED

Reggae & Dancehall #13

Diplo's Recipe For A Damn Good Block Party

Reggae & Dancehall #12

By the Power of Dre Skull

The unbounded, genre-mashing DJ, producer + industry juggernaut,...

Reggae & Dancehall #7

Reggae & Dancehall #3

Diplo Previews New EP

Incite And Sound

Elephant Man Headed to Trial for Energy Theft

Sumfest 2011 Preview

'I think dancehall is mad comedic'

Jeremy Harding (2 Hard Records) - Circus Riddim Megamix

Mixpak Records: Head Honcho Dre Skull Updates Brooklyn's Dancehall Collabo Blueprints.

Diplo

Damage Control

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