R&B singer Mya teamed up with dancehall diva Spice on "Take Him Out". I like the combination, but something is missing from the song and video. Both Mya and Spice are talented so I was expecting more. This isn't the first time Mya's teamed up with a dancehall artist, remember she teamed up with Beenie Man for "Girls Dem Sugar" which proved to great dancehall/hip hop fusion … [Read more...] about New Video: Mya feat. Spice “Take Him Out”
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New Music: Spice featuring Missy Elliott – “Fun”
Female Dancehall DJ Spice is back with a new single on the Wash Belly Riddim featuring Hip-Hop femcee Missy Elliott called "Fun". Spice already shot a video for the upbeat single, but I have to say it was a little distracting from the lyrics, due to the scene switching and jarring colors. The song is definitely a solid ladies anthem tune I'd rock to in a party or rock in the … [Read more...] about New Music: Spice featuring Missy Elliott – “Fun”
Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
New York radio station Power 105 is back with Power Live featuring Miguel and Olivia at BB Kings Finally! A great line up with a variety of Caribbean women doing their thing. DJ Norie of Power 105.1 presents Melanie Fiona, Alaine, Spice, Tifa and Lumidee will be at BB Kings in New York City July 17. (Newly added to the line up Patra) Nikki Z presents Lakefest … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
Dancehall Divided
Recently took a browse over at Boomshots and saw a clip WorldFocus did on Dancehall music on Jamaica: Shabba Ranks was recently in the U.K. talking with Gammo Speng about Dancehall's current state. Shabba Ranks is well respected for hits like Mr. Loverman, Wicked inna Bed and Ting-a-Ling. He is also the first Dancehall artist to win a Grammy, so he know what he's … [Read more...] about Dancehall Divided
Dancehall Ladies to di World!
Ward 21 produced Dem Gal Sitt'n Riddim Medley. The video is a little bootleg, but I love how the ladies are representing. Gwan! 2008 fi di ladies! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzYZlm3ohnA] … [Read more...] about Dancehall Ladies to di World!