Bounty Killer To Hit Barclays Center For First US Performance In Brooklyn

Dancehall superstar Bounty Killer will hit a US stage for the first time in fifteen years with the event dubbed ‘The Return of the Warlord Bounty Killer’. The event will explode on Saturday, July 5 at the 18,000-capacity Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Paul ‘Bankie’ Giscombe, manager of Grammy Award-winning dancehall icon Bounty Killer (Rodney Price, OD), announced the artist’s long-awaited return to the US stage after a 15-year hiatus. “We are extremely excited to confirm Bounty’s first U.S. […]

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Blog

El Shaddai Wants To Empower Women With Her New Track ‘Priceless’

Recording artist El Shaddai, also known as Dolly Don, is addressing strength and self worth in her new track Priceless. Produced by Mario Cheef, the song will be released on May 24. “Priceless was inspired by moments when I’ve felt underestimated or taken for granted—whether in love, business, or life in general. I had to step into my confidence and realize that softness doesn’t equal weakness. This song is a bold statement that my worth can’t be measured or bought. It’s about […]

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Veteran Jamaican Reggae singer Cocoa Tea.Photo by Winston Rodney

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Artists

Rest In Power Cocoa Tea (September 3, 1959 – March 11, 2025)

Legendary singer Cocoa Tea (born Colvin George Scott) has passed away.The Jamaica Gleaner reported that he died in the morning of March 11 at a hospital in Florida, following a cardiac arrest.TRIBUTESWARRIOR KING"I woke up this morning to the sad news of the passing of one of my greatest mentor, Idren, brother, teacher, father figure and cornerstone in our industry the Great Cocoa Tea. I grew up on his music, his music was a great source of inspiration to me and many others from that […]

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Artists

From Viral Dance Challenges to Radio Play: How Trap Songs Go Mainstream

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Artists

What Goes into Creating a Hit Single? A Deep Dive into Music Production

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 12

Featured

Trap Stars You Should Be Following Right Now

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 11

Highlights

Radio Revolution: How Our Station Is Shaping the Future of Music

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Artists

The Evolution of Rap: What’s Next for the Genre?

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 13

Music Industry

Viral Hits: The Songs You Can’t Escape This Month

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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