Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Ranks and Krystal perform the dancehall hit Twice My Age from the album 1988 Rappin’ With The Ladies.
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8/1/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vybz Kartel – Yuh Love
Jamaican superstar Vybz Kartel is up next on the Mixpak roster, delivering the Dre Skull produced Yuh Love, a poppy Dancehall anthem just in time for the end of summer. Kartel gives us his deejay ternt singjay and ‘Yuh Love’ — in which he offers a promise of undying love — acts as the ying to his recent smash hit “Romping Shop’s” yang. Continue reading
5/29/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Bogle Special and Bogle/Delly Ranks/Voicemail ~ Weh Di Time
Gerald ‘Bogle’ Levy aka Mr. Wacky, at Rose’s Corner, Kingston Jamaica 2005. Bogle was the first to make a name for himself as a Dancehall Dancer/Choreographer, who created as many dance moves, as moving as many to dance.Bogle features on the video clip Weh Di Time, with Delly Ranks and Voicemail. Tragically Bogle was killed. Continue reading
3/13/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Ding Dong – Lebeh Lebeh
Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey popularly known as Ding Dong is a Dancehall and Reggae artist and entertainer from Kingston, Jamaica.In early 2003, Ding Dong created the dance group Ravers Clavers with a group of friends. Continue reading
11/13/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shenseea – Beama (feat. Lola Brooke)
Shenseea has tapped Lola Brooke to join her on her newest single, Beama. The London On Da Track-produced tune received visual treatment from Sam Brave, where Shenseea’s signature Caribbean twang meets Brooke’s hardcore New York sound. Continue reading
5/23/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Victoria Monét ft. Buju Banton – Party Girls
The love and light that is Victoria Monét returned today. The songwriter,producer,dancer shared a new single Party Girls featuring dancehall legend Buju Banton. Continue reading
1/13/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Popcaan – We Caa Done Ft Drake
Andrae Hugh Sutherland known professionally as Popcaan, is a Jamaican artist.In 2008, Popcaan joined Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Music Empire. In 2010, he released his breakthrough international hit “Clarks” with Kartel, an ode to the popular shoe brand. Continue reading
3/5/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shenseea – Deserve It (Jimmy Kimmel Live 2022)
Dancehall’s princess Shenseea performs Deserve It on Jimmy Kimmel Live 2022. Shenyeng is in full promo mode ahead of her upcoming album titled Alpha which will be released on March 11. Continue reading
2/10/21 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Batty Boy (2020)
Batty Boy is an uncompromising short film exploring the complexities of the black gay coming out experience through the eyes of young Dolcie a Black British gay boy of Caribbean heritage as he faces the struggles of fitting in with a community posing strong cultural homophobic beliefs. Continue reading
9/21/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: The A-Z Of African Dance Hall
The A-Z Of African Dance Hall: “Our continent is so huge and creative, many dances had to be left out to come up with something relevant and short (we did not want to challenge Pharell Williams on long videos! 🙂 This Is New Africa! Enjoy & share the revolution.”- The Dance hall.
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