Buju Banton Adds Second Date For New York Concert Due To “Popular Demand”
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton is giving New York fans another chance to see him live!
Dani Mallick 🇧🇧, 🇺🇸
About DancehallMag
DancehallMag is the leading independent news outlet covering Reggae and Dancehall music and Jamaican artists. We reach over one million people each month via our website and social media. Learn more about DancehallMag!
Articles by Dani Mallick
Judge Sees Potential Merit In Steely & Clevie’s Claims Against Reggaetón Stars
A federal judge in California has ruled that Steely & Clevie Productions has made a strong enough argument to move forward with their copyright infringement claims against over a hundred Reggaetón musicians and producers, whom they’ve accused of ripping off the 1989 Fish Market riddim, better known as “Dem Bow.”
Vybz Kartel’s Habeas Corpus Request Denied
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell and Andre St John were denied release on Thursday (May 30) after a judge rejected the habeas corpus application filed on their behalf.
Vybz Kartel’s Habeas Corpus Ruling Expected Tomorrow
Judge Andrea Thomas will deliver a ruling in the habeas corpus case for Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and two of his co-accused Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Sean Paul, Shenseea Are On The ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Soundtrack
Jamaican artists Sean Paul and Shenseea are featured on the official soundtrack for the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride Or Die film.
Dexta Daps Leads Nominations For 2024 Caribbean Music Awards: Full List
Jamaican artist Dexta Daps leads the nominations for the second annual Caribbean Music Awards with eight nods, including Performer of the Year (Dancehall), Song Of The Year, and the People’s Choice Award.
Buju Banton Announces First US Show In 13 Years
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton is returning to a US stage for the first time in 13 years with a concert titled “Long Walk To Freedom New York.”
Shenseea Says She Relates To Bob Marley’s Musical Journey: “I Watched The Movie Twice”
Shenseea says Bob Marley’s musical journey reminds her of herself, so much so that she’s watched the recently released ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ biopic twice.
Intence Taps Classic ‘Orgasm’ Riddim For New Song ‘Like U’
Dancehall artist Intence is back with a music video for Like U, the third single from his upcoming debut album, VOYAGE.
Stefflon Don Shares Release Date, Cover And Tracklist For Debut Album ‘Island 54’
Two mixtapes into her career, British Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don will finally release her debut album, Island 54, on June 14 via 54 LDN/BMG.
Bob Marley’s Ex-Girlfriend Esther Anderson To Unveil Rare Photos At London Exhibition
Jamaican photographer and actress Esther Anderson—a former girlfriend of Bob Marley and co-founder of Island Records—will showcase a collection of rare photos capturing the Reggae legend’s early years at an exhibition in London later this month.
The Story Behind The Song: Ini Kamoze’s ‘Hotstepper’ Heats Up Again In Starbucks Ad
Ini Kamoze’s Here Comes The Hotstepper is heating up again in its 30th year since release.
Shaggy, Rik Rok’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Hits 1 Billion Milestone On Spotify
Shaggy’s 2000 hit It Wasn’t Me with Ricardo “Rik Rok” Ducent surpassed 1 billion plays on Spotify on Saturday (May 18).
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Nominated For ‘Best Movie’ At 2024 BET Awards
Paramount Pictures and Tuff Gong’s musical biopic Bob Marley: One Love has been nominated for “Best Movie” at the 2024 BET Awards.
Shenseea Says She Should Be Classified As A “Dancehall Pop” Or “Reggae Pop” Artist
Jamaican singer Shenseea believes her unique style might deserve a label like “Dancehall pop” or “Reggae pop” artist.
John Lennon Thought Bob Marley “Lost It” Later In His Career
Beatles founder John Lennon admired Bob Marley’s early work but felt that the Reggae legend “lost it” later in his career.
Vybz Kartel’s Legal Team Files For Immediate Release
Attorneys representing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel have submitted a habeas corpus application to the Supreme Court, advocating for his and two other men’s immediate release, the Gleaner has reported.
The Night Bob Marley Met ‘Ras Beatle’ John Lennon
Reggae legend Bob Marley and Beatles founder John Lennon had an unexpected meeting in California, Elton John’s lyricist Bernie Taupin revealed in his new book, ‘Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me.’
Ghostface Killah Samples A Tenor Saw Dubplate, Recruits Serani For New Album ‘Set The Tone’
American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah sampled a Tenor Saw dubplate and enlisted No Games artist Serani for two songs on his new album, Set The Tone, released on May 10 via Mass Appeal Records.
Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Turns 40
Legend, the greatest hits collection by Bob Marley & The Wailers, marks its 40th anniversary this week.