Shaggy’s ‘Hey Sexy Lady’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Shaggy‘s 2002 hit Hey Sexy Lady with Brian & Tony Gold surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify on Friday (August 25).
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Sean Paul Reacts To His 2023 Billboard Latin Crossover Artist Of The Year Nomination
The 30th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony, slated for October 5 in Coral Gables, Florida, will see Dancehall megastar Sean Paul contend for his first-ever Billboard Latin Music Award in the Crossover Artist of the Year category.
La La Anthony Calls Up Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Vanessa Bryant And More For ‘Simma Challenge’ On Beenie Man’s Birthday
While Beenie Man celebrates his 50th 51st birthday today, many celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Young Miami and Vanessa Bryant, took part in a peculiar challenge to celebrate one of the Dancehall star’s biggest songs.
BEAM Picks Up First Gold Certification In Canada With Beyoncé’s ‘ENERGY’
ENERGY, the 2022 song by Beyoncé featuring Jamaican artist and producer BEAM, was certified Gold in Canada on Monday, August 21.
1Biggs Don Returns With ‘Scotch Money & Pound’
After a tumultuous run under the spotlight following the success of his viral 2022 freestyle Bwoii Affi, 1Biggs Don has unveiled his latest project, Scotch Money & Pound – a groovy Dancehall tune complete with his renewed aspirations for mainstream glory.
Sean Paul Hits No. 1 On Billboard Latin Airplay Chart For The First Time In Six Years
Following the release of Nina Bonita with Colombian singer Feid, Dancehall megastar Sean Paul has made his way back to the top of the Billboard Latin Airplay chart, ending a six-year drought.
Blvk H3ro Talks New Album, Growth And His Life After A Grammy Nomination
When fans listen to Blvk H3ro’s debut studio album, On A Mission, for the first time this Friday, August 18, they will not only be entranced by his almost palpable and boundless enthusiasm on the project, but they will inevitably unravel the soul of the Grammy-nominated artist’s most interesting body of work.
Beenie Man Hosts Brief In-Flight ‘Concert’ In The Bahamas
It was an impromptu in-flight ‘concert’ for passengers aboard an airplane in the Bahamas recently as King Of The Dancehall Beenie Man, had them belting out some of his greatest hits amidst cheers, laughter and applauses.
Chase & Status’ Dancehall-Inspired ‘Baddadan’ Making Moves On UK Chart
Chase & Status and Bou’s Baddadan, featuring regular collaborators IRAH, Flowdan, Trigga and Takura, is making moves on the UK Singles Chart.
From Desmond Dekker To Shaggy: Jamaican Artists That Reached No. 1 On The UK Chart
Of the numerous cultural crosscurrents that have enriched the tapestry of the UK music scene, few have left as indelible a mark as the rhythms and melodies of Jamaican music.
Skip Marley, Rema Connect On ‘Them Belly Full’ Off New Bob Marley Album
Bob Marley’s 1974 hit Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) has found new life in the soulful voices of his grandson Skip Marley and Afrobeats superstar Rema.
Interview: ReniGAD On RDX’s Glory Days
In the mid-to-late 2000s, the pendulum of power in Dancehall music invariably swung between two forces – the Gully and the Gaza.
Di Genius, Chino McGregor Infuse Classic Sound With Modern Twist In ‘Look A Girl’
The McGregor brothers, Stephen (Di Genius) and Chino have released a new single, Look A Girl – a melody-packed earworm of a tune that first debuted at the just-concluded Reggae Sumfest.
Shaggy’s Debut Album Turns 30
While hardly the tour de force that some of his later works turned out to be, Shaggy’s debut album Pure Pleasure commands reverence as the pivotal point of origin from which his legendary career radiated.
Chronic Law Says He Sings Songs Of Self-Protection, Not Violence
Dancehall star Chronic Law, who was the most streamed artist on YouTube in Jamaica in 2022, insists that his gritty catalog does not primarily contain violent content, but rather songs about self-awareness and protection.
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.
Interview: Pablo YG Talks Quitting School For Music, The Journey So Far And ‘Bad Juvi’ Mixtape
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as the world ground to halt, a then 16-year-old Romeo Hines, nestled in his quiet community of Shaw Park in Ocho Rios, found himself at a crossroads.
Bryon Messia, Burna Boy Team Up For ‘Talibans II’
Talibans, the summer hit by Byron Messia, appeared on the St. Kitts artist’s No Love album released in January, and since then, the song has made modest moves on the Billboard and UK charts, along with an impressive 36 million views on YouTube.
Tarrus Riley’s ‘She’s Royal’ Crosses 100 Million Views On YouTube
The music video for Tarrus Riley’s 2006 hit She’s Royal crossed 100 million views on YouTube on Wednesday (July 19).
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.