dancehall
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“Company,” a reggae tune with a guest appearance from Jamaican dancehall vocalist Buju Banton, gives Ms. Lennox an opportunity to try on a sing-song melodic guise and it suits her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
It’s a genre that emerged from people combining hip-hop, dancehall reggae and all manner of Latin American genres, like salsa and merengue.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025
Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Caribbean album without a reference to dancehall music, mainly Shaggy’s famed “Boombastic,” refashioned with Castro’s own unique title, “Bombastik<3,” featuring Blaiz Fayah and Tribal Kush.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
But after a brief cameo from Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who had performed to a huge crowd earlier in the day, there was only time for two more Drake solo songs.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
The hustler had said he was aware that the Muslims were holding an all-black bazaar at Rockland Palace, which is primarily a dancehall.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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