The Kingston, Jamaica native's music speaks to his life journey, while prioritizing messages over melody and rhyme schemes ...

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In the Bronx earlier this month, there was a celebration of reggae music and its impact on other cultures. “The Caribbean contribution to this city and to the United States and to the world is amazing ...

Funk Flex didn’t just host—he owned the stage. From lively interactions with the crowd to DJing between sets, his presence kept the energy booming throughout the night. A true showman, he created ...

While Atlanta was still in its funk era in the 1970s, reggae and dancehall music began to gain popularity in New York, where they would be infused with round-the-way rap to form hip-hop. For example, ...

The 2026 live music season is shaping up to be a major draw for both hip-hop and reggae fans, with a mix of global tours and destination festivals. J. Cole’s The Fall-Off World Tour will span 12 ...

Mr. Vegas is an award-winning reggae dancehall singer. The performers is a cultural ambassador known in the dancehall and reggae industry for his ability to blend “rapid-fire toasting with melodic ...

A.GIRL has been taking Australia’s R&B and hip-hop scene by storm. At the age of 23, the singer, songwriter and rapper has already snagged an FBi SMAC Award for Next Big Thing, performed at 2019's ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...

Reggae Rise Up Arizona 2026 runs April 17 to 19 in Tempe. Reggae Rise Up Arizona takes place at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. The festival entrance is at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway.

March 20 saw the release of Shake, a high-energy, dancehall-hip hop collaboration riding the Logwood Productions rhythm. Available on all digital music platforms, Shake brings together US-based rapper ...