It's kind of awkward when you think about it; dancehall had a huge boost in the mainstream (thanks, Sean Paul), but once it started to decline, Diplo's Major Lazer project grew. The hybrid, ...

Dancehall – reggae’s spazzed-out (yet still spliffed-out) little brother. The evolution of reggae has been as extensive as that of rock, with nearly as many distinct sub-genres. Dancehall was spawned ...

Mýa’s latest record, “Whine,” celebrates her love of dancehall music throughout her 25 years in the music industry. The track is an upbeat and catchy record featuring an anchor in dancehall music- the ...

It’s a new month, and you know what they say about April—how it brings showers and all that. Well, this week’s artists have showered us in house, hip hop and dancehall tracks. House is just one of ...

When Armanii took the stage at Webster Hall during Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Week last summer, he won over the ...

The world of dancehall appeared beset by tragedy and controversy this year, with its highest-profile singer, Vybz Kartel, arrested and charged with two murders. But the music didn't stop. Dancehall ...

If you are creating a new playlist made up of Nigerian songs, and you need a bit of that dancehall groove on it, and you are stuck on choices, don't worry. 1. 'Julie' by Shank - Released in 2008, this ...

Billboard caught up with the production duo about their “Shake It to the Max” follow-up and that shocking Grammy snub.

<strong>Desire David Nzhim</strong>, also known as Dizaya is a Nigerian musician who has come to take the reggae/dancehall scene by storm. Desire David Nzhim, also ...

Produced by Wadadah II and Black Sabbath Sound System, Prince Judah explains that while the new album marks a departure from his usual sonic palette, he was motivated to make “an original dancehall ...

Hear the delectably scandalous, dance-floor-ready anthems of the year. The Top 5 Dancehall Tracks Of 2011 The Top 5 Dancehall Tracks Of 2011 The Top 5 Dancehall Tracks Of 2011 The Top 5 Dancehall ...