The criminally underrated dancehall great Screechy Dan connects with DJ Shirkhan (Safari Sound), Kenny Meez (Federation Sound) and DJ Autograph (Brand New Machine NYC) for his first-ever mixtape.
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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and, in the case of soca viking Bunji Garlin, at this point it certainly rings true. Initially inspired by a frequently mishear... Read More...
Unlike most dancehall artists, Mr. Vegas lets it all hang out when it comes to his personal life. For better or worse, the singjay behind "Bruk it Down," "Heads High" and other hits has been known to give s... Read More...
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Bunji Garlin’s 2013 Carnival smash “Differentology” has become a household hit in the Caribbean, credited with reviving the international appeal of soca. It's been featured on... Read More...
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West Indian culture is arguably more deeply embedded in Toronto than in any other farin city—even New York and London. What other place could have given us such patois-slanging yan... Read More...
Words by Tasha Brown—
The Jamaican accent is among the most badly imitated of all accents. As a reminder, here's our Top 10 list of top actors like Denzel Washington and other Hollywood figures botching ... Read More...
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Florida Boy Orange was a brand of soft drink sold in the Germany in the '70s. What's that gotta do with us? Well, turns out "Florida Boy" himself, at least in a pair of (now comica... Read More...