The New York Times Highlights 13 Dancehall Classics
The New York Times has published a feature tracing the evolution of dancehall through 13 key tracks. The playlist spans early pioneers to more recent voices, with songs by Sister Nancy, Cutty Ranks, Super Cat, Yellowman, Tenor Saw, Tanya Stephens, Mr. Vegas, and others.
Selections include Sister Nancy’s “Only Woman D.J. With Degree,” Tenor Saw’s “Ring the Alarm,” and Cutty Ranks’ “Limb by Limb,” alongside hits from the 1990s and 2000s that helped carry dancehall into international recognition.