Popcaan Claps Back With ‘NYQUI,’ And 10 More New Songs
An especially active week by some of Dancehall’s biggest stars, including the Queen Spice, Shaggy and Popcaan, marks this iteration of DancehallMag‘s music roundup.
Valiant
UWI Lecturer, Ce’Cile And Others Weigh In On ‘Dunce’-Branded Schoolbags
Head of the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, has weighed in on the announcement made by a high school principal, that any student who carries knapsacks emblazoned with the word “dunce” will be barred from classes.
Queen Ifrica Calls For Valiant’s ‘Mad Out’ Song To Be Banned
Valiant, via his sexually explicit Mad Out song in particular, has earned the ire of Queen Ifrica, who has expressed dismay that it is being played in various settings in earshot of children in the inner-city, who haplessly sing along to the lyrics.
Some Jamaicans Unhappy With Bellevue CEO Commending Valiant On Sexually Explicit “Mad Out” Song
Some Jamaicans have taken umbrage to reports that CEO of the Bellevue Mental Health Hospital, Suzette Buchanan, has commended Valiant for his song Mad Out, as, according to them, the lyrics of the song are sexually explicit, and do not, in any way, address mental well-being.
Chef Valiant’s Too Spicy ‘Corn Beef And Rice’ Made Him Cry
Valiant scored with fans once again, this time preparing his favorite go-to dish in the kitchen during a hilarious cooking segment courtesy of Digicel Jamaica.
Popcaan Posts Then Deletes Photo Of Valiant: Fans React
It appears that Popcaan wants to remind everyone that he’s responsible for giving some former Unruly members their break in the industry.
Jada Kingdom Connects With OVO’s Roy Woods For ‘That Thang,’ And 10 More New Songs
Every week our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Reggae Sumfest 2023: The Top 10 Best Performances
Reggae Sumfest culminated its pearl jubilee on the weekend and it’s fair to say the Downsounds Record team balanced the ‘trending’ with the trendsetters.
Grammy Winner Kabaka Pyramid Strikes Back At Critics During Reggae Sumfest Performance
“Yuh neva hear no song bout no molly or scamming or dunce from Kabaka.” That was one of the punch lines within a freestyle from Kabaka Pyramid in the wee hours of Sunday morning during the 2023 Reggae Grammy winner’s performance at Reggae Sumfest, as he addressed his detractors who had castigated him for decrying the use of “dunceness” and the use of Rastafarian images in lewd songs earlier this year.
Beenie Man’s ‘Happy Life’ And Nine New Songs
There’s always time for good music, and in this iteration of our music roundup, we deliver all the good stuff in music you may have missed, from Skeng’s long-awaited return, Beenie Man’s latest summer adventures and offerings, and Alkaline’s inimitable self-confidence.
Vybz Kartel, Popcaan Reunite On ‘Dull Colour,’ And 10 More New Songs
If you’re looking to inject some new life into your weekend playlist, DancehallMag’s got you covered in this edition of our music roundup.
Babsy Grange To Valiant: “You Have An Awesome Responsibility”
As suggested by her boss, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and former Cabinet Member Karl Samuda, Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange appears to have been using “gentle persuasion” and her “charm and skills” in an attempt to steer her “nephew” Valiant away from recording unwholesome songs.
Shaggy, Rayvon And DJ Cassidy Remake ‘Weekend At Bernie’s’ And 8 More New Songs
Every week our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Spice’s ‘Jealous’ And 9 More New Songs
Every week our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Tatik Shares A Lesson On Purpose, And 10 New Songs
Check out new tracks from Tatik, Stephen Marley, Valiant, Byron Messia, Govana, Blvk H3ro, Bugle, Stalk Ashley, Jah Vinci, and more.
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.
No More Obeah Songs For Valiant: “Went Corporate, No Need To,” Singer Says
Siance singer Valiant says he will no longer release songs that promote the practice of witchcraft, especially since he has gone “corporate”.
Minister Babsy Grange Shares Video Call From “Nephew” Valiant On Her 77th Birthday
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Olivia “Babsy” Grange last Thursday (April 27) celebrated her 77th birthday with well wishes from scores of entertainment players.
Ria Rania Talks New ‘Service’ EP, Working With Valiant, And More
Jamaican singer Ria Rania might still be finding her footing in the Dancehall industry, but she’s already released her second EP titled Service.
Diiverse Injured After Man Interrupted Toronto Performance, Threw Microphone At Her Face
Canada-based Dancehall artist Diiverse has been left in pain and with stitches to her left eye following an incident at a stage show at Chateau Le Jardin in Toronto, last Friday (April 21).