Caribbean Dance Radio

Caribbean Dance Radio is a podcast, radio show, and sound system bringing you the best and latest tunes in Dancehall, Reggae, and Roots. In a true sound system fashion Caribbean Dance Radio drops exclusive releases, dubplates, remixes, and 45s in an unforgettable style and pattern. Subscribe and Listen in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, and Stitcher.

YOLO Riddim

July 07, 2020  /  Grant Parks

Frankie Music has released their first dancehall Rhythm juggling since the start of the year.

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The project, entitled the YOLO RIDDIM premiers Friday Jun 26, 2020 and features the likes of Dancehall Star Beenie Man, Demarco, Singer J, Teejay, Qraig, Hydal, Christopher Martin, Krysie, Yaksta and Shawn Antoine.

Head honcho of the label, Comar "Frankie Music" Campbell says the YOLO Riddim is geared towards putting dancehall lovers "In a good mood". 

"The vibe that you get from the rhythm is very upbeat and groovy. Y-O-L-O means You Only Live Once and most of the Artistes on the project are basically telling you to enjoy life to the fullest". 

The YOLO Rhythm project follows Bella Blair's reggae-inspired single, "Gimme Me A Light", Qraig's "Black Magic" and "My Paradise". 

Listen to Yolo Riddim on Spotify. Various Artists · Compilation · 2020 · 13 songs.

Frankie believes that despite the challenging circumstances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, music lovers should remain positive, have fun and hope for the best!!

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Buju Banton - Upside Down

June 28, 2020  /  Grant Parks

words by: COMPLEX

It's been almost a decade since reggae and dancehall legend Buju Banton last dropped an album, but now he's back with the vibrant Upside Down 2020.

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Featuring appearances from Pharrell, Stefflon Don, Stephen Marley, and John Legend, Upside Down 2020 is his first project since his release from prison in 2018. Featuring the previously released singles "Steppa," "Memories," and "Trust," the record sees Banton in top form as though he never left. Blending sounds both modern and throwback, it's a refreshing reintroduction to an artist who has undoubtedly influenced countless musicians during his career.

Upside Down 2020, an album by Buju Banton on Spotify

While Banton wasn't able to make much music behind bars, his sound has proved to be influential over the past decade or so. In a recent interview, he even spoke about his influence and how musicians in the mainstream have continued to orbit the worlds of reggae and dancehall. "We don't want to tell the people a lie. We have to tell the people the truth, and that is reggae music," Buju said in an interview with Drewbyrd, Sean G, and Shacia Payne on the Shabbaaaaa Sound Radio show last month. "That's why we don't get the mainstream appeal and the mainstream behind us, because our music is a music aimed at uplifting something inside of you, not outside of you."

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Eesah - Move

June 26, 2020  /  Grant Parks

Haffi hold yuh own inna yard... “Move”, the first single from Eesah’s upcoming project with DJ-Producer / tastemaker King I-Vier and 3x Grammy Nominated production duo Loud City Music, depicts the daily grit in the movements of a ghetto youth in Kingston, Jamaica. Where street credibility and where one comes from holds weight across the garrisons. It’s a must know code to be able to maneuver unscathed. Dat bad Eesah “we out here, without fear” go through! - words by Upmost

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