Tag: Dancehall
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Defining ourselves – We run tings, tings nuh run we
People are lamenting the February 17 passing of the god-daddy of deejaying, U-Roy, labeling him a toaster. Toasting is what THEY might define as his action but the fraternity defined themselves as deejays, DJs.
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Tribute to a Paragon, An Original Don Gorgon
After pouring all the accolades on Cliff, Dekker, Marley and Toots, Holt and Andy, there is still another star in the reggae heavens: U Roy. The bringing of the whole sub-genre of dancehall to Jamaica and the world belongs only to Daddy U Roy.
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Reggae Roadblocks Challenges the Obstacles
The perceived international, domestic, and perhaps in some cases, inherent obstacles to the growth of Jamaican reggae are being challenged. ‘Reggae Roadblocks – A music business Continue reading
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Confronting Youth Sex
This article contains graphic content which may be offensive to some. Sex sells. It sells cars, it sells movies and in combination with music, it Continue reading