Five Reggae/Dancehall Tours You Need To Look Out For In 2023
It’s been three years since a global pandemic restricted movement worldwide, along with many of the “little” things we took for granted – like concerts.
Skillibeng
Skillibeng Claps Back At Gage With His Streaming Numbers
Dancehall deejay Gage got quite the clap back after cheekily asking Skillibeng why he hasn’t produced any hit songs of late.
Skillibeng Cancels ‘Under The Influence Tour’ With Chris Brown
Whap Whap deejay Skillibeng will no longer be part of the European leg of Chris Brown’s ‘Under The Influence’ tour, which is slated to kick off on Sunday, 12 February at Dublin’s 3Arena, before snaking through France, Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium.
Stalk Ashley’s ‘EarthQuake,’ And 14 More New Songs
New releases from Jamaican Dancehall and Reggae artists over the last week include Stalk Ashley on a banger dubbed EarthQuake, Beenie Man on his flossy single Sail Out, and a collab titled Gyal Dem Time with Shaggy and Teejay.
Valiant Says He Just Sings What Dancehall Fans Want To Hear
Dancehall artist Valiant says that the lyrics in the string of hit songs he’s released since October are simply what the masses in the Caribbean want to hear, echoing statements made by his compatriot Skillibeng last year.
Skillibeng Shares BTS Photos With Nardo Wick Ahead Of New Collab
Skillibeng and American rapper Nardo Wick are prepping the music video for their upcoming collaboration. The two artists were spotted in several BTS photos on Instagram on Tuesday (January 24) among a camera crew, props, and a few video vixens who will apparently appear in the upcoming visuals.
Bob Marley & The Wailers ‘Stir It Up’ With Sarkodie, And 13 More New Songs
Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Dexta Daps and Valiant are among the artists to drop new music and videos recently, much to the delight of their fans.
Golding: “Afrobeats Is Eating Our Food”
Leader of the People’s National Party (PNP) Mark Golding is in agreement with Prime Minister Andrew Holness that Dancehall artists need to pull up their socks on lyrical content, particularly as Afrobeats has been surging in global popularity over the last three years.
The Most Streamed Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Artists On YouTube In 2022
Dancehall megastar Sean Paul is the most streamed Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall artist on YouTube in 2022, while, in Jamaica, Hillside singer Chronic Law is the most streamed artist for 2022 on the platform.
Skillibeng Drops Sexy Visuals For ‘More Fire’, ‘Déjà Vu’
Skillibeng has delivered new raunchy visuals for two singles off his latest five track EP I’ll Never Die.
Skillibeng Takes Girlfriend Taveionn On PDA-Filled Birthday Night Out
Skillibeng made it a special birthday this year for his girlfriend Taveionn Telfer as seen in photos shared by the YouTube personality on social media this week.
Sean Paul Is The Caribbean’s Biggest Spotify Earner For 2022
Grammy Award winner Sean Paul has emerged as the Caribbean’s biggest Spotify earner for 2022, according to CertifiedStreams.com.
Skillibeng Declares Himself The Greatest Dancehall Artist Of His Era
Some Dancehall fans have taken issue with Whap Whap artist Skillibeng’s declaration of himself as the greatest Dancehall artist of his era.
Skillibeng To Join Chris Brown’s ‘Under the Influence’ Tour In Europe
Dancehall artist Skillibeng is set to join Grammy-winning phenomenon Chris Brown on his European ‘Under The Influence’ tour for 2023.
Beenie Man Calls For Return Of MOBO Reggae Category And New Slot For Dancehall
Dancehall icon Beenie Man has made a call for the directors of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards to reinstate the Reggae category, as well as create a separate category for the Dancehall genre.
November 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
November was interesting for Reggae Dancehall music. It was particularly fascinating to see the younger, more freshly established artists pushing a pace in the music that many older, more established acts have not matched.
Skillibeng Wins ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ At 2022 MOBO Awards
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has walked away with the MOBO Award (Music of Black Origin) in the ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ category at the 25th staging held today (November 30, 2022).
Interview: UK Filmmaker Nathan Miller Opens The ‘Trap’ On Dancehall’s New Generation
Much to the alarm of its opponents, Trap Dancehall seems to be here to stay – at least until a new youth-driven sound arrives to replace it.
WizKid, Shenseea & Skillibeng’s ‘Slip N Slide’ Debuts On Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart
Slip N Slide, a collab between WizKid, Shenseea and Skillibeng, has debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart.
Wizkid Eyes A Legacy Like Bob Marley
Nigerian Afropop singer Wizkid says his recent viewing of the Bob Marley Musical Get Up, Stand Up has driven home the point to him that, in addition to “managing his ego,” the next phase of his life ought to be focused on creating a legacy similar to that of the late Reggae icon.