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24 July 2023
Byron Messia and Burna Boy Unite on Summer Anthem "Talibans II" Remix
Jamaican artist Byron Messia and Burna Boy collaborate on the vibrant "Talibans II" remix, a contender for this year's summer anthem.
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News
31 August 2020
Adele's Notting Hill Carnival Costume Sparks Diaspora Debate
The online reaction to Adele's Bantu knots reveal a divide in the African diaspora over cultural appropriation
Music
28 July 2020
5 Reggae Disco Songs You Should Check Out
These dazzling records, which came out between 1978 and 1983, blended classic reggae textures and dub influences with playful synthesizers & drum machines.
Music
08 July 2020
Interview: Buju Banton Is a Lyrical Purveyor of African Truth
A candid conversation with the Jamaican icon about his new album, Upside Down 2020, his influence on afrobeats, and the new generation of dancehall.
Music
15 June 2020
Tiwa Savage Links With Kranium for 'Gal Policy' Remix
We love a Naija x Jamaica collaboration.
Fashion + Beauty
21 April 2020
How Fashion Historian Teleica Kirkland Is Transforming What We Know About Clothing From the African Diaspora
The founder of the Costume Institute of the African Diaspora is preserving Black history in a field where it's been erased.
Music
16 April 2020
Watch Popcaan's New Music Video for 'Numbers Don't Lie'
The Jamaican dancehall artist shares the video for one of the standouts from his latest EP 'Vanquish.'
Music
29 January 2020
Watch Koffee's Refreshing Tiny Desk Concert
Fresh off her historic Grammy win, the Jamaican artist takes to NPR's Tiny Desk for a feel-good performance.
Music
20 December 2019
Listen to Popcaan's New Mixtape 'Vanquish'
The Jamaican dancehall star comes through with a surprise drop.
Music
11 December 2019
Interview: Walshy Fire On Reconnecting Africa and the Caribbean through The Sound Of Rum
A conversation with the Jamaican born DJ/Producer and Bacardi Sound Of Rum curator who's worked with Mr Eazi, Vanessa Mdee, Ice Prince and Runtown.
Music
18 October 2019
Busy Signal Drops New Video for '100%' Featuring Afro B
Premiere: The Jamaican dancehall star and afrowave artist partner up for a comical new song and video.
Music
11 July 2019
Lila Iké Is Blooming Into the Powerful New Voice of Jamaican Music
We chat with the rising singer on her journey to stardom and her new music video for "Where I'm Coming From."
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