Vybz Kartel the stage name of Adidja Azim Palmer, is a Dancehall artist. He’s known for his extensive discography and lyrics that cover personal, political and sexual theme. He also goes by the nicknames Worl’ Boss and Teacha. Continue reading
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3/21/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vybz Kartel – Amout
Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. He has also been credited as an inspiration for the dancehall-infused work of a number of Western artists, including Drake, who has cited Kartel as being one of his biggest inspirations. Continue reading
2/21/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sister Nancy – Bam Bam
Bam Bam is a Jamaican Dancehall song by artist Sister Nancy. The song’s chorus was inspired by the 1966 song of the same name, by The Maytals and Byron Lee and The Dragonaires. Continue reading
9/13/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shaba Ranks ft Krystal -Twice My Age
Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Ranks and Krystal perform the dancehall hit Twice My Age from the album 1988 Rappin’ With The Ladies.
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8/1/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vybz Kartel – Yuh Love
Jamaican superstar Vybz Kartel is up next on the Mixpak roster, delivering the Dre Skull produced Yuh Love, a poppy Dancehall anthem just in time for the end of summer. Kartel gives us his deejay ternt singjay and ‘Yuh Love’ — in which he offers a promise of undying love — acts as the ying to his recent smash hit “Romping Shop’s” yang. Continue reading
5/29/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Bogle Special and Bogle/Delly Ranks/Voicemail ~ Weh Di Time
Gerald ‘Bogle’ Levy aka Mr. Wacky, at Rose’s Corner, Kingston Jamaica 2005. Bogle was the first to make a name for himself as a Dancehall Dancer/Choreographer, who created as many dance moves, as moving as many to dance.Bogle features on the video clip Weh Di Time, with Delly Ranks and Voicemail. Tragically Bogle was killed. Continue reading
3/13/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Ding Dong – Lebeh Lebeh
Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey popularly known as Ding Dong is a Dancehall and Reggae artist and entertainer from Kingston, Jamaica.In early 2003, Ding Dong created the dance group Ravers Clavers with a group of friends. Continue reading
11/13/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shenseea – Beama (feat. Lola Brooke)
Shenseea has tapped Lola Brooke to join her on her newest single, Beama. The London On Da Track-produced tune received visual treatment from Sam Brave, where Shenseea’s signature Caribbean twang meets Brooke’s hardcore New York sound. Continue reading
5/23/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Victoria Monét ft. Buju Banton – Party Girls
The love and light that is Victoria Monét returned today. The songwriter,producer,dancer shared a new single Party Girls featuring dancehall legend Buju Banton. Continue reading
1/13/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Popcaan – We Caa Done Ft Drake
Andrae Hugh Sutherland known professionally as Popcaan, is a Jamaican artist.In 2008, Popcaan joined Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Music Empire. In 2010, he released his breakthrough international hit “Clarks” with Kartel, an ode to the popular shoe brand. Continue reading