Patra Says New Track Signals The ‘Queen’s Return’
As she celebrates the release of her track Tender Touch, Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra says the project is symbolic of the ‘queen’s return.’
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Patra Announces New Self-Titled Album, Partnership With VP/The Orchard And New Management
Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra has announced her upcoming fifth album, PATRA, which will be released in late summer this year.
Grammy Awards 2024: Janelle Monáe Album, Which Credits Several Jamaicans, Nominated For ‘Album Of The Year’
Janelle Monáe’s genre-bending album, The Age of Pleasure, which credited several Jamaican artists and producers, is one of the eight albums nominated for ‘Album Of The Year’ (AOTY) at the upcoming 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Tanya Stephens Says Marcia Griffiths Is Only Living Legend Jamaicans Won’t Disrespect
In a music culture that sometimes disregards the contributions of its founders, Tanya Stephens believes there’s only one veteran spared from the hot and cold adoration of fans: Marcia Griffiths.
Patra Shares How She Came Up With ‘Romantic Call’, Which Lady Saw Claims She Pirated
Queen of the Pack Patra took time out to highlight how she and rapper Yo-Yo composed one of her biggest hits, Romantic Call—the song Minister Marion Hall has accused her of ‘pirating from Lady Saw’ and then changing the title.
Patra, Yo-Yo Have Emotional Reunion At 2023 BET Awards
It was a moving reunion for Romantic Call collaborators Patra and Yo-Yo, who shared a passionate embrace ahead of the 2023 BET Awards over the weekend.
See The Jamaican Pink Carpet Looks At The 2023 BET Awards
The 2023 BET Awards saw some of the biggest names in music coming together in Downtown L.A.
Patra Hails Janelle Monáe As An “Amazing Performer”
Dancehall veteran Patra was thrilled to learn that it was Janelle Monáe, who wanted to sample her 1993 song Whining Skill.
Janelle Monaé Samples Barrington Levy, Sister Nancy, Derrick Harriott, And More
Janelle Monaé’s The Age Of Pleasure debuted last Friday, June 9, and the American singer’s fourth studio album hits the mark on all its Reggae and Dancehall aspirations, thanks to the Jamaican artists: Grace Jones, Sister Nancy, Derrick Harriott, Barrington Levy, Mad Cobra, and Patra.
Patra, Tessanne Chin, And More React to Tina Turner’s Death
The Jamaican music fraternity is among those worldwide mourning the loss of legendary rock’n’roll star Tina Turner.
Buju Banton, Snoop Dogg Live The ‘High Life,’ And 12 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.
Patra Hails Grace Jones: “The Original Jamaican Superstar That No One Dares To Mess With”
Queen of the Pack Patra has paid homage to fashion icon, actress, author, film producer and singer Grace Jones, whose iconic song Pull Up to My Bumper, was featured as a remake on her sophomore album Scent of Attraction and landed on the Billboard Hot 100.
Patra Praises Lady G, Charmaine & Lady P; Hails Sting For Sony/Epic Records Break
Queen of the Pack Patra has hailed her veteran female Dancehall colleagues, who embraced her when she emerged on the music scene as a teenager.
Tanya Stephens Recruits Patra For ‘Fifty’ Off New Album ‘Some Kinda Madness’
Jamaican stars Tanya Stephens and Patra have teamed up for Fifty, the second single off Stephens’ upcoming album titled Some Kinda Madness.
Jamaican Artists With The Most Songs On The Billboard Hot 100, Ranked
Since 1964, Jamaicans have netted 134 entries on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Of these songs, 56 leaped into the Top 40, and 11 soared to No.
NotNice Shares ‘Cool Reminder’ Juggling Riddim With Beenie Man, Patra, Elephant Man And More
Kyng Midas producer Notnice has co-opted some of Dancehall’s biggest-selling superstars for his new juggling riddim, titled Cool Reminder which was released today, July 15, 2022.
Patra Teams Up With Dancehall Producer NotNice For New Music
Romantic Call singer Patra has teamed up with Dancehall producer Ainsley ‘NotNice’ Morris to record tracks, ahead of her official return to music, after a years-long hiatus.
Patra Hints That She’s Working On New Music
Dancehall’s Queen of the Pack Patra appears hot, inspired, and back in musical mode, after a years-long hiatus.
DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic’ Reggae Edition 2022 A Hit: Watch
Twenty-one Reggae and Dancehall acts were showcased on the global stage at DJ Cassidy’s special edition of Pass The Mic: BET Afterparty 2022, following the 53rd NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night.
Marion Hall Claims Patra Stole Lady Saw’s Song, Changed Title To ‘Romantic Call’
During her rebuke of Shenseea and Spice in a three-hour long sermon last Sunday, Minister Marion Hall, at one point, turned the heat on Queen of the Pack Patra, whom she claimed pirated lyrics from her and used them to voice one of her biggest hits, Romantic Call.