Dancehall icons

Haile Selassie, King Jammy and Sly Dunbar - we focus on icons who helped lay the foundations and shape the scene we have today.

Check the features below:

Hail The King:
April 2006 saw the 40th Anniversary of Haile Selassie's historic visit to Jamaica.

Featuring contributions from Luciano, Damian Marley, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Brinsley Forde, Capleton and Burning Spare, this special documentary looks at the importance and relevance of the Ethiopian Emperor and his impact on the messages in Reggae over the past 4 decades.

Hear the documentary

Iconic label: King Jammy's
His sound system ran the Jamaican dancehall scene in the 80s, breaking artists like Shabba Ranks, Admiral Bailey, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man.

Robbo Ranx caught up with the legendary producer, engineer and soundman, King Jammy.

Interview with King Jammy

Icon: Sly Dunbar
"Sly Dunbar is truly a black music icon, even if he wouldn't say so himself!" Robbo Ranx

To celebrate Black history month (2005) - Robbo spoke to one half of the legendary production duo Sly & Robbie, responsible for some of the biggest reggae classics to date.

Interview with Sly Dunbar