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Toppa Top 8: Beyonce’s Most Dancehall Moments

Words by Emily Shapiro— The first round of Beyoncé's Mrs. Carter tour sadly came to an end with Queen Bey chopping off her locks, but we are commemorating things Large Up style by giving you Beyoncé’s ... Read More...
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EVENT + Interview: Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul

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VIDEO: The BET Awards Spotlights Classic Dancehall

Words by Jesse Serwer— If you caught tonight's BET Awards, or have checked in with Twitter or social media in the last few hours, you probably heard about the dancehall tribute featuring Dawn Penn, Chaka... Read More...

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