Legendary dancehall deejay Rodney Basil Price, known professionally as Bounty Killer, has a new single called “Ball a Roll.” It’s a hardcore tune that was released last week on August 16, and it comes to us courtesy of Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC, an imprint that has surged to the forefront of the reggae-dancehall industry. 

“Ball a Roll” is what members of the dancehall community refer to as a ladies tune. On this one, Killer uses his deep bass voice to detail his experiences as they relate to his personal life. He talks about how he approaches women and then confidently shares the fact that his advances are usually welcomed and even celebrated.

For their part, the team at Pandemic Records gave Bounty a banging dancehall rhythm on which to voice. This is worth noting because recently there has been a lot of talk about the transformation of dancehall beats from its authentic aggressive nature to a more watered-down, trap-fused sound. “Ball a Roll,” which is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and all other streaming platforms, is original dancehall. Listeners may disagree with Bounty Killer‘s message, but no one can question the authenticity of the music. 

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Recording artist and producer Rajah Dalla (aka Amnon) has just released a new compilation called Land Scape Riddim. The nine-track project, which went live on streaming platforms on July 30, 2024, is being described as new-age, hardcore, and grimy dancehall by selectors who have already received and reviewed its content. 

The artists featured on this EP are very diverse in everything from age and style to message. For example, Rajah Dalla‘s six-year-old daughter Adanya is on the record with a cute and catchy song called ABC that’s done with her Dad. There are also songs performed by a handful of rising dancehall artists: Wull Ferm, Dhawlkiis, Minimaxx, and 1Nag. 

The fun, party, hustling, and, in some cases, angry words used by the aforementioned dancehall acts stand in contrast to the inspirational, motivational, and faith-based content delivered by Ras Bentley, M.A.P, and Karamanti, who are also on the rhythm-driven album.

This is the fourth EP Rajah Dalla has shared since he co-founded the imprint Watzh You Frenz Records with his good friend and music colleague Ras Bentley. Land Scape Riddim can be streamed and downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, iTunes, etc. 

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Belizeans vocalist Mesha Steele, who now resides in New York City, has a collaboration with Dollarman that is starting to get a lot of attention. The song, titled Lots Of Love, was first shared a couple years ago as one of the tracks on Dollarman‘s Time album. However, despite it being out for a while, many DJs are only now learning about the dancehall fused Caribbean pop tune. This is due in part to Dollarman and his team’s decision to re-release the LP.

Mesha Steele is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and band leader who was born into a family of musicians, so her rise to stardom should not surprise anyone familiar with her story. While still residing in Belize, Mesha, along with her two older sisters, formed a group known as the M Girlz. After her siblings decided to settle down, Mesha went solo and continued to make her mark as a singer and performer. In her teenage years, she was considered one of Belize’s top female artists, and as she matured, she went on to become the lead vocalist for The Messengers, one of the most popular bands to come out of Belize.

Her relocation to the United States only resulted in more shows, music, and opportunities. Hence the connection with Dollarman and the producers of Lots Of Love, KR Moore, and Ike Boogie. Lots Of Love is a back-and-forth between both artists. Mesha flirts with Dollarman by telling him how much love she has for him, and he in turn responds enthusiastically. The Time album can be downloaded from all streaming platforms, and it comes courtesy of BrownBabies Entertainment Group.

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