Imeru Tafari, Chronic Law, Popcaan’s ‘Vibrations’ And 9 More New Songs
Every week writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
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From Jungle To Joy: How Laa Lee Became A Creative Force In Dancehall
The current musical landscape in Dancehall is awash with melancholic tunes that seem to mirror the island’s troubles.
450’s ‘Live N’ Learn’ And 8 More New Songs
Every week DancehallMag writers highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
The 50 Best Dancehall Songs Of 2022
In 2022, some Jamaican Dancehall artists seemed to have had an epiphany that nudged them onto more reflective and introspective-sounding tracks.
Laa Lee Not Ruling Out Clashing At Sting: “But Mi A Guh Meck People Laugh”
Tip Inna It deejay Laa Lee says he is not averse to clashing at Sting if the performance fee is “right”, as not only is penning clash lyrics “easy”, but he would inject humor to keep the hardcore Dancehall crowd at the event in stitches.
Laa Lee Says Some Dancehall Music “Too Dark”
Dancehall artist Laa Lee, says that even though he enjoys the music which is being recorded by artists from his generation, their content is “too dark” for him to consider doing collaborations since his own brand is predicated on doing “happy music.”
Fact Check: Heph B Is Not Actually A “Billboard-Charting Artist”
Contrary to recent reports in the Jamaica Observer, Jamaica Gleaner, and Jamaica Star, US-based Nigerian/Jamaican artist Heph B is not actually a “Billboard-charting” artist or hitmaker.
Sean Paul Laments Overuse Of Violent Themes In Dancehall
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is lamenting the tendency of upcoming artists to focus solely on violent themes in their songs, and not make efforts to start diversifying their catalogs, in a genre which he has long described as a melting pot of various moods, topics and lyrics, even those considered belligerent.
Spice, Masicka, Yaksta Win Big At Reggae Month Irie FM Music Awards
Reggae/Dancehall high-rollers Spice, Masicka, and Yaksta scored big musically, at the Reggae Month Irie FM Music Awards on Tuesday.
The 50 Best Dancehall Songs Of 2021
The year 2021 was a busy period in Dancehall, as with less touring and stage shows numbering almost zero in Jamaica, artists buckled down and took to the studio.
Kurt Riley Talks Mentoring Young Producers, Why Laa Lee Is At The Top Of The Game
Billboard-charting producer and musicologist, Kurt Riley, has joined the call for the more seasoned Reggae/Dancehall music producers to help to nurture and mentor their younger counterparts in the industry.
Laa Lee Signs Management Deal With Frankie Music
Dancehall star Laa Lee has signed a management deal with Grammy Award-winning producer Frankie Music and his team.
PNP President Mark Golding Does The ‘Dirt Bounce’, Sparking Calls For Andrew Holness To Respond
People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding, joined the thousands of Jamaicans who are trying to master dancer Tyreek Pennicott’s Dirt Bounce, the dance the Jamaican women’s 4×100 metres relay team did upon being introduced, prior to their spectacular win at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Elaine Thompson-Herah Practises Her ‘Dirt Bounce’ Ahead Of 4x100m Relay Finals
Update: Jamaica’s women sprinters Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson and Briana Williams have won the gold medal in the 4×100 metre race today.
Buju Banton Might Not Be A Fan Of Men Doing The ‘Dirt Bounce’
It seems that Reggae and Dancehall veteran Buju Banton is not a fan of the now popular dance move called the Dirt Bounce, at least not when it is performed by males.
Chris Gayle Says He’s Staying The Course In Music
West Indies Cricketer turned artist Chris ‘Universe Boss’ Gayle has said that contrary to the opinion of some, music is not simply a passing fad for him, and he believes his latest single Train Line should demonstrate that he’s in it for the long haul.
Dancehall Artiste Laa Lee Trends With New Single ‘Fat Girls Matter’: Watch
With the frenzy circulating Dancehall artiste Laa Lee right now, it seems he’s about to catch his big break with the release of a video for Fat Girls Matter.