Ever since Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” first dropped, we’ve been nostalgic for Nineties reggae artist, Patra…the original dancehall queen. The gorgeous Kingston, Jamaica native first surfaced on Shabba Ranks ...

Dancehall reggae is a man’s, man’s world. So it’s surprising to see among its ranks a 21 – year – old woman who gives it as good as she gets. Patra came to light through duets with Mad Cobra and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lila Iké's new, upbeat track “Romantic” with fellow upstart Masicka channels dancehall royalty Patra’s 1994 classic “Romantic Call ...

"P.O.V." is the fifth video Clipse has dropped from their Grammy-nominated comeback, 'Let God Sort Em Out.' 14 hours ago As the title indicates, the song is a bit of a departure from her usual style ...

Dancehall and reggae riddims filled the airwaves in the ’90s thanks to singers like Diana King, whose wildly popular music was featured in films like Bad Boys and My Best Friend’s Wedding, and “Queen ...

In the cultural spaces from which dancehall music gets its name, women are usually the center of attention. The Jamaican genre’s digital rhythms are calibrated to inspire female bodies to wine, as the ...

Friday 6th August marks Jamaica's 59th year of independence from the United Kingdom. In true 1Xtra fashion, we've ripped up the schedule to celebrate the impact this Caribbean island’s music and ...