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Vybz Kartel Set for Early Release: Dancehall Icon to Reclaim His Throne

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Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is reportedly set for an early release from prison, sending waves of excitement throughout the global dancehall community. Known as “Worl’ Boss” by his legions of fans, Kartel has been one of the most influential figures in the genre, despite being incarcerated since 2011. His impending freedom marks a pivotal moment not just for dancehall but for Jamaican music culture as a whole.

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Video: Spice – Indicator

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With a few weeks until Carnival everyone seems to inspired by island vibes, watch the dancehall/ afro beats flavoured video for “Indicator.” by spice in full below.

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Culture Clash Explained

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Red Bull Culture Clash is the ultimate soundclash. Four crews, assembled from the best musicians that planet Earth have to offer, come together in pitched battle with the aim of winning over the crowd and lifting the ultimate prize – the Red Bull Culture Clash trophy.

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Out and Bad: London’s LGBT Dancehall Scene (Full Length)

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Noisey Films presents a new documentary about the LGBT Dancehall scene in London. In the early 2000’s the UK saw an influx of young gay Jamaican’s fleeing their country’s anti-gay laws. They would either have to hide who they were or risk abuse and in some cases death, yet on their arrival in the UK they found home and family in each other, throwing the best underground Jamaican dancehall parties this side of the Atlantic in the homeless hostels they sought refuge in.

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Short Film: Jamaica Better Know.

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Watch the BBK Jamaica Better Know documentary in full below.

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Popcaan – Love Yuh Bad (Produced by Dre Skull)

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“Love Yuh Bad” is the second single off of Popcaan’s much anticipated debut album, Where We Come From, which will be released on June 10th via Mixpak.

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New video : Mavado Feat. Nicki Minaj – Give It All To Me

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Mavado offer the visuals of his new song featuring Nicki Minaj entitled Give it all to me