9/8/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shenseea, DJ Frass – Tightness

Tightness is a sultry Dancehall single by Jamaican star Shenseea, produced by DJ Frass. Released on September 4, 2026, the track is a standout addition to DJ Frass’s highly anticipated Group Chat Juggling riddim project, which aims to bring the classic multi-artist juggling culture back to the forefront of modern dancehall. Continue reading

9/5/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Ghetto Splash ’92 Highlights

Garnett Silk, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, Tiger, Junior Reid, Junior Demus and Bionic Steve are highlighted in this video. Ghetto Splash ’92 was held in Craig Town, Kingston, Jamaica, and was the first show in that annual series. Continue reading

9/4/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Ding Dong, Dexta Daps – Umteen

Umteen is a 2026 collaborative Dancehall track by Ding Dong and Dexta Daps. The song was officially released on June 19, 2026, through Romeich Entertainment and Khalfani Records. Continue reading

8/28/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton – House Call

The Official Visualizer for Buju Banton’s hit single House Call was released on July 22, 2026. It is one of the standout tracks from his highly anticipated studio album, Too Too Bad, distributed under VP Records. Continue reading

8/21/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Squash, Masicka – 16

16 is a highly anticipated collaborative Dancehall single released by Jamaican artists Squash and Masicka on July 16, 2026. Produced through a joint effort by 6ixReal Records, Hemton Music, and Attomatic Records, the hard-hitting track highlights the unique synergy between Squash’s 6ix side and Masicka’s 1Syde camp. Continue reading

8/18/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Morgan Heritage – Come Feel The Love

Come Feel The Love by the Grammy Award-winning Reggae Band,  Morgan Heritage is a vibrant track released on July 10, 2026. Released through Ghetto Youths International and produced by Stephen Marley, the song serves as a musical and visual celebration of Jamaica’s culture, landscapes, and warm spirit. Continue reading

7/24/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton: Butterflies – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Buju Banton delivered a spectacular live performance of his Dancehall track Butterflies as the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, July 20, 2026. Continue reading

7/17/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Gyptian – Hold You

Hold You (also known as “Hold Yuh“) is a highly popular 2010 dancehall reggae fusion track by Jamaican artist Gyptian. Produced by Ricky Blaze, the song became a global anthem driven by a hypnotic, minimal piano chord progression and Gyptian’s smooth falsetto. Continue reading

7/10/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sizzla Kalonji Full Concert Live Show @ Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival

Sizzla Kalonji delivered an unforgettable, high-energy headline set on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival held in Zuiderpark, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Continue reading

7/2/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: T.O.K – Footprints

Footprints is a critically acclaimed dancehall reggae song by the Jamaican group T.O.K., released on their 2005 album, Unknown Language. Produced by the legendary Don Corleone on the iconic “Drop Leaf” riddim, the track stands as one of the group’s most poignant and enduring hits.  Continue reading