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TWENTY YEARS LATER, “DANCEHALL QUEEN” STILL REIGNS!

TWENTY YEARS LATER, “DANCEHALL QUEEN” STILL REIGNS!

By Kevin Jackson— The song Dancehall Queen by Beenie Man and Chevelle Franklyn hit the Billboard charts exactly 20 years ago this week. Originally produced by Tony Kelly and Steven “Lenky” Marsden, the song was remixed by Lowell “Sly” Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare for Island Jamaica. It was the remix that took off and became a monster hit. Dancehall Queen was the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly publicized independent Jamaican film of the same name, which … Read entire article »

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WHERE IS THE GOSPEL IN GOSPEL MUSIC? THE UNHOLY MESSENGERS?

WHERE IS THE GOSPEL IN GOSPEL MUSIC? THE UNHOLY MESSENGERS?

BY SIMONE MORGAN — IT is fair to say Jamaican gospel music has changed in the last 15 years. Gone are the days when Christian music was done to traditional tunes. In fact, most contemporary gospel acts record songs to uptempo dancehall beats. Top: Chrissy D/Lt. Stitchie   This leaves many to wonder where is the gospel in gospel music. According to CEO of Glory Music Tommy Cowan, it all comes down to the content of the lyrics. “I have no … Read entire article »

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