Dennis Howard
Overcoming Structural Challenges: The Journey of Jamaican Music to International Recognition
For decades, Jamaican music has been recognised for its addictive riddims, infectious melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. Despite...
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De Critik
- 3 min
No Bounty, You Are Wrong about the Lack of lyrics in Afrobeats
Because it's like two brothers fighting, I'm sick of the continual comparison between Afrobeats and Jamaican popular music. Jamaican...
RiddimStyle Staff Writer
- 1 min
What comes next in the music streaming model makeover
The independent music community has been rallying for change to the streaming payment model for years. Now, major labels are joining the...
Stan Smith
- 4 min
Rolling Stone Pays Tribute to Reggae legends
Source: Rollingstone Magazine Rolling Stone magazine published the 2022 Greatest Singers of All Time, from Sinatra to SZA, from R&B to...
Velma Mcclymont
- 3 min
In Defence of Meghan Markle
Lest we forget, racism has blighted our children and young people’s lives in the UK. British TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s fantasy about...
Lois Grant
- 3 min
Who Are The Gatekeepers in Media?
The Broadcasting Commission? Who is this Professor Lloyd Waller, Chairman of the Commission? Is he new to the organisation and...
O'Brianna Johnson
- 2 min
The Illusion of Badmind in the Jamaican Popular Music
Many of us have seen the viral video of Popcaan critiquing Valiant’s performance in front of the audience. The video was taken at the...
Elias Leight
- 1 min
Too Many Songs, Not Enough Hits: Pop Music Is Struggling to Create New Stars
Muni Long’s “Hrs & Hrs” is giddy and impassioned, a contemporary R&B single built on the sturdy framework of classic soul ballads. Muni...
Ray Paul
- 1 min
Why Dancehall Isn't A Major Industry In the UK, & What Needs To Be Done
The impact of dancehall, reggae and music from the Caribbean, not just on the UK but the global music scene and culture as well, is...
Garhe Osiebe
- 5 min
From Nigeria to the World: Afrobeat is Having a Global Moment*
Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming that...
RiddimStyle Staff Writer
- 1 min
20 Predictions for the Music Business in 10 Years
The ideas below came to me in a dream. Some of them seem a little unusual—I should probably apologize for that. I had a couple glasses of...
Dennis Howard
- 2 min
Songs of Protest and Lamentation
While many fans and commentators have been critical of the lyrical content and actions of some hip-hop and Jam-pop artists, others are...
Stan Smith
- 4 min
Jamaican Popular Music: Culture and Creative Spaces
SOJA, a Virginia-based reggae group, won the 2021 Reggae Grammy for their album "Beauty in the Silence". SOJA's win ignited a firestorm...
Stan Smith
- 4 min
The State of Jamaican Radio in Diaspora, Survive or Adapt?
Programming on Jamaica radio in the diaspora connects Jamaican immigrants to their homeland. Radio programming in advanced markets like...
Bobby Hustle
- 3 min
Ranting From Bobby Hustle an American Reggae/Dancehall artist
As the Debate over reggae band, Soja's Grammy win in the Best Reggae Album category continues we get the perspective of another American...
Danae Peart
- 7 min
Is This Love? Why we can't trust Hollywood to portray Jamaicans
From Bob Marley to Bushmaster, Hollywood never seems to get Jamaica and Jamaicans right! The most popular Jamaican is Bob Marley. One of...
Lisa Tomlinson
- 4 min
Lee 'Scratch' Perry the Black Ark Miracle, his influence on Popular Music
Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the enigmatic and mystical reggae singer and record producer, has been one of the significant figures in Jamaican...
Chandapaul Brown
- 6 min
Beyond the Music: How Artists Can Stay Relevant during a Pandemic
Chasing a career in music is a challenging and brave thing to do. It can be a rollercoaster ride presenting you with challenges and...
Ricky Dawes
- 1 min
Dipping in the Creative Echo Chamber
It's hardly a secret anymore that Jamaica has had a big influence on hip hop music in America, from DJ Kool Herc toasting over breakbeats...
Danae Peart
- 4 min
Jamaica's culture of homophobia may be crumbling
As a child of the Jamaican soil, there were a few things we knew as staple or gospel when growing up, and some were: power cut is a must...
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