Overcoming Structural Challenges: The Journey of Jamaican Music to International Recognition

For decades, Jamaican music has been recognised for its addictive riddims, infectious melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. Despite its rich cultural past and the celebrated success of the music since mento. It might surprise you that Jamaican hit songs take a long time to attain international recognition, especially compared to big singles in the UK and the US in genres such as hip-hop and pop. READ MORE