'Why dem try to make I unhappy, really and truly, I don't know," the gruff yet sinuous voice of Buju Banton chides. The words, from Banton's 1997 hit "Hills and Valleys," are warmly received by the ...

An exploration of the origins of reggae lyrics in the slave trade. Reggae's influence and popularity both within and outside Jamaica reflects its 'third-world origins'. In particular, reggae's roots ...

Day to Day producer Christopher Johnson reports that many gay rights activists are protesting against some dancehall reggae artists who feature homophobic lyrics in their music. Artists and dancehall ...

Whatever mood you're in, contemporary reggae has a tune for you. That's because Jamaican music is a study in contrasts: Songs veer from sacred to profane, sexy to spiritual, blisteringly aggressive to ...

For more than a decade, several reggae artists have been sparking controversy with songs that contain anti-gay lyrics. Beenie Man, Capleton and Buju Banton are among those accused of writing violent, ...

John Lennon‘s “Give Peace a Chance” has bizarre lyrics. Notably, the band Hot Chocolate released a reggae version of the song with new lyrics. John unexpectedly embraced the song. During a 1998 ...

Scotland Yard is continuing to examine the lyrics by eight artists, including Beenie Man, Elephant Man and Bountie Killer after complaints from gay rights group Outrage!. Only sub-Saharan Africa has ...

Koffee speaks to Billboard about carving a unique place in the reggae space, the message behind her upcoming 'Rapture' EP and shaping her legacy. By Bianca Gracie Jamaica is currently experiencing a ...