Riding in on a razor-sharp raga rhythm, this track-"Rock this Cumbia" by Skarra Mucci and Manudigital, produced by X-Ray Production and Undisputed Records-brings the heat. With electronic sound effects and a touch of old-school accordion, this brisk, radio-ready, club-friendly raga party anthem is a must-have for your digital music library. It’s fierce, fast, and an absolute blast to hear and move to. So go ahead, press play and enjoy, family.
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CALLING ALL RAGA LOVERS, CHECK THIS ONE OUT : ROCK THIS CUMBIA
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Joel Engineer’s Unlocked Riddim Arrives As A Crisp New Dancehall Mix
Joel Engineer’s Unlocked Riddim arrives as a crisp new dancehall juggling from a young producer who has swiftly gone from family-tied newcomer to a figure with genuine weight. Issued in 2026 through Joel Engineer / Unrul Ent, it brings together heavyweight voices and fresher street-rooted talent, all while keeping its pulse locked into modern dancehall’s tougher, bass-heavy strain.
The title cut, “Unlocked,” featuring Popcaan, sets the mood with a spare, floating bounce and a shadowy percussive bite that leaves space for melody without blunting the impact. Vybz Kartel’s “The Night Just Begin” drives that same rhythm deeper into after-hours party mode, his signature talk-sing style giving the riddim a more assertive, knowing edge. Popcaan links back up with Likkle Vybz on “Clean,” a standout pairing that threads generational crossover into the project without feeling forced; it lands like a natural studio spark rather than a stunt.
Rajahwild’s “Beholder” and Natebadz’s “Draco” keep the juggling tied to the current dancehall wave, where sharp lines, street-level detail, and rapid-fire cadence carry as much weight as melody. Najeeriii’s “21 Bynes” adds yet another youthful voice to the lineup, broadening the riddim’s reach and giving it the kind of movement that fits a project built for juggling, not just background play.
What gives Unlocked Riddim its strength is the equilibrium: big-name pull gives it scale, while the newer selections keep it rooted in dancehall’s immediate now.
MadElaine and Max Romeo Reach No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart
Italian reggae artist MadElaine has reached No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes singles chart with “Send the Praises Up,” her collaboration with reggae legend Max Romeo. The track appears on her 2026 album, From My Heart to Your Heart, which is under consideration for best reggae album during Grammy voting.
The project pairs MadElaine with a heavyweight lineup of Jamaican reggae voices, including Romeo, Cedric Myton of The Congos, Queen Ifrica, Luciano and Linval Thompson. Musicians recorded the album’s rhythms at Kingston’s Tuff Gong Studio, while vocal production took place at Mixing Lab, Anchor Recordings, Harry J Studios and Romeo’s home studio in Linstead.
MadElaine served as executive producer and collaborated with Jamaican producer Jordan Armond on the album, released in May.
Born Carlotta Jovino, MadElaine has performed across Latin America, with appearances in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico and Costa Rica. In 2026, she also performed at the Bob Marley 81st Birthday Celebration at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, strengthening her connection to Jamaica’s roots-reggae tradition.


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