
Vybz Kartel is reclaiming his throne
After spending 13 years behind bars, the controversial dancehall king has returned to a radically shifted cultural landscape. THE FACE meets him in Jamaica as he plots his epic comeback.
After spending 13 years behind bars, the controversial dancehall king has returned to a radically shifted cultural landscape. THE FACE meets him in Jamaica as he plots his epic comeback.
He’s the sound of young Montreal via Saint Vincent: a mix of drill, dub, dancehall and Drake that’s grabbing the ears of fans far beyond Canada and the Caribbean.
This bank holiday weekend, the UK's greatest street party made its glorious return. From dancehall to soca, afrobeats to amapiano - here are the tracks that set the vibes.
Asking For A Friend: London’s best street party is gearing up for a massive return after its two year Covid-induced pause. Want to have an unforgettable time? ShaSimone, CLIPZ, steel band members and sound system leads offer their best tips.
Despite conflict within the Jamaican music scene around the direction of dancehall, the Caribbean’s biggest festival proves that the values of the culture remain strong.
Got a Carnival-shaped hole in your social calendar this bank holiday weekend? Fill it up with these banging tunes.