Bob Marley’s Highest-Charting US Single Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Bob Marley’s iconic track Roots, Rock, Reggae has reached a significant milestone: 100 million streams on Spotify.
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Buju Banton Announces ’The Overcomer’ Arena Tour Across The US After Record-Breaking NY Concerts
Following the resounding success of two sold-out shows, with over 36,000 concertgoers at the UBS arena in Long Island, New York, Grammy award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton has announced his inaugural Arena Tour, “The Overcomer.”
Rygin King Breaks Silence After Arrest In New York
Matthew Smith, the Dancehall artist known as Rygin King, has broken his silence after being charged with criminal gun possession in Queens, New York.
Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff‘s iconic song You Can Get It If You Really Want has just surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify.
Rygin King Arrested In New York For Gun Possession
Dancehall star Rygin King has been arrested in New York on a slew of weapons possession charges, DancehallMag has confirmed.
Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ Becomes His First Song To Hit Major Milestone On Spotify
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ classic Three Little Birds has reached one billion plays on Spotify, marking the Reggae legend’s first song to achieve this milestone and the seventh Jamaican-led song to do so on the platform overall.
Spice Defends Drake And Chet Hanks Over “Culture Vulture” Allegations
Queen Of Dancehall Spice shut down claims of cultural appropriation against Canadian rapper Drake and American actor/musician Chet Hanks, both of whom have incorporated Jamaican culture into their work and social media posts.
Sia, Sean Paul’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ Certified 9X Platinum In The US
Cheap Thrills, the 2016 song by Australian singer-songwriter Sia and Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, is now certified 9X Platinum in the United States.
Skillibeng Earns First Gold Certification In Canada With ‘Jump’
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved a major milestone in Canada with his first gold-certified single, Jump, a song by South African singer Tyla which also featured American rapper Gunna.
Skillibeng, YG Marley Perform, Bob Marley Biopic Wins Big At BET Awards 2024
Dancehall artist Skillibeng and Reggae star YG Marley both performed at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
Vybz Kartel’s UK Appeal Could “Easily” Cost Jamaica $150 Million In Lawyer Fees: Report
Jamaica has already spent millions of dollars opposing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused’s murder conviction appeal in the United Kingdom, and the final bill could reach much higher.
Shaggy Throws Out First Pitch At Toronto Blue Jays Game
Dancehall superstar Shaggy took the mound before Friday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’ Certified Gold In US, Platinum In Canada
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, is now certified Gold in the United States and Platinum in Canada.
Alkaline Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For “Txtin’” With WSTRN
Dancehall artist Alkaline has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for Txtin’, a 2017 collaboration with the British hip-hop trio WSTRN.
Mr. Easy’s ‘Drive Me Crazy’ Turns 22
On any given night, somewhere in the world, Mr Easy’s global hit Drive Me Crazy is playing.
Watch: Shenseea Performs On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Jamaican artist Shenseea made her debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Likens Crime Blogger ‘Sir P’ To Bridgerton’s ‘Lady Whistledown’
In closing arguments on Tuesday, a defense attorney for Vybz Kartel compared the anonymous Jamaican crime blogger ‘Sir P’ to the fictional gossip writer ‘Lady Whistledown’ from the Netflix series Bridgerton.
Chronixx Responds To Calls For New Music: “I Can’t Rush Creativity”
Reggae star Chronixx has seemingly addressed his fans’ calls for new music. In an Instagram Story on Saturday, he cautioned against scams and provided a brief update on his music status.
Sean Paul On Dancehall’s ‘Strength’ In The US: “I’m Selling Out Arenas”
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is wrapping up the US leg of his “Greatest Tour,” and with sold-out arenas, he’s proving a point.
Spice Time-Travels To Share Personal Truths In New Song ‘2085 Tea’
Spice, the Grammy-nominated Queen Of Dancehall, has released her latest single and video, 2085 Tea, delivering a candid glimpse into her personal struggles.