Grand Theft Auto: 15 Dub, Reggae & Dancehall Classics From The Gaming Franchise
Rockstar Games’ multibillion-dollar gaming franchise Grand Theft Auto has always been known for its diverse and unforgettable soundtracks.
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Throwback Thursday: Max Romeo’s ‘Chase The Devil’
While unwavering tenacity, defiance and righteous purpose are themes that effortlessly prevail in Roots Reggae, they can just as easily describe Max Romeo’s 1976 classic hit, Chase The Devil – this week’s song to be remembered on Throwback Thursday.
Reggae Grammy 2023: Here’s The Album Sales For The 38 Past Winners, And This Year’s Nominees
When the winner for Best Reggae Album is announced at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards next Sunday, February 5, it will be a tossup between five stellar Jamaican albums, which have all had varying success on the commercial front.
Throwback Thursday: Spice’s ‘Jim Screechie’
“Tip pon yuh toe and meet me ‘round a di back…” And just like that, you have unlocked the memory of Spice’s adulterous 2010 hit, Jim Screechie, the focus of this week’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlight.
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.
Usain Bolt Draws For Bounty Killer Lyrics, Warns Of PR Distractions In SSL Saga
Drawing for Bounty Killer lyrics, sprint legend Usain Bolt seems to have said all he needed to amidst the ongoing multibillion-dollar fraud debacle with Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).
Gage Questions Dancehall In New Song ‘Wha Gwaan’
‘Wha Gwaan’, a new track released by Dancehall artist Gage on Tuesday, is a gutsy interrogation of the state of Dancehall, presented as an insightful piece of art rooted in reflection, reverence, and a bit of tough love.
#ThrowbackThursday: Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Shawn Storm And Gaza Slim’s ‘Empire Forever’
Today, in the first installment of DancehallMag‘s #ThrowbackThursday series, we take a look back at Empire Forever, a song by Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Shawn Storm, and Gaza Slim.
Sean Paul To Perform At 2023 Jazz In The Gardens, Miami
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has been announced among the lineup of artists set to perform at the annual Jazz in the Gardens Festival, to be held at the Miami Gardens in Florida this Spring.
Koffee, Shenseea And Masicka Have The Best-Selling Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Albums Of 2022
As far as litmus tests go, there are not many metrics more reliable at assessing how an artist is doing commercially than album sales and streams in the United States.
Etana Scales Down Lawsuit Against VP Records, But Now Seeking Over US$10 Million In Damages
Reggae singer Etana has returned to the fight—with a scaled-down complaint against her former label VP Records over breach of contract and copyright infringement, and a new demand for over US$10 million in damages—after a New York judge partially dismissed her previous complaint last month.
Shenseea Among 2023 NAACP Image Awards Nominees
Jamaican singer Shenseea is among this year’s nominees at the 54th NAACP Image Awards. Diana, a collaboration between Nigerian singer Fireboy DML, American singer Chris Brown and Shenseea, is nominated for Outstanding International Song.
Shenseea, Stick Figure And Rebelution To Make Coachella Debuts This April
Set to make their debut, Jamaican star Shenseea and American Reggae bands Stick Figure and Rebelution will be the three acts representing Dancehall and Reggae at the star-packed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, slated to unfold at the Emporio Polo Club in Indio, California this April.
Sean Paul Turns 50: Here’s 20 Of His Best Party Songs
Sean Paul turned 50 on Monday, January 9, and despite his incredible work ethic, the Dancehall superstar looks nothing like a 50-year-old.
Popcaan, Drake’s ‘We Caa Done’ Team Up, And 9 More New Songs
Though only a week into the New Year, Jamaican artists are already seizing the moment with new music to get the ball rolling.
Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor Turns 33: Ten Songs You Didn’t Know He Produced
Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, the Grammy award-winning Jamaican producer is an absolute juggernaut in his field – and even then, that might be an understatement.
Shenseea Jokes That She Knows ‘Rebel’ Is Prince Harry’s Song
Jamaican singer Shenseea is already flexing her comedic chops this year after she responded to a tweet that parodied some of the sensational claims made in Prince Harry’s new memoir, ‘Spare.’
Steely & Clevie Productions Take Reggaetón’s Biggest Hitmakers To Court For Copyright Infringement
Steely & Clevie Productions’ copyright lawsuit against Luis Fonsi, of Despacito fame, appears to have mushroomed into an all-out legal assault on Reggaetón after multiple lawsuits against some of the genre’s biggest hitmakers were consolidated into a single action.
Jo Mersa Marley: 5 Essential Tracks
Jo Mersa Marley’s untimely passing robbed Reggae music of an artist who was set on walking his own path.
The 50 Best Dancehall Songs Of 2022
In 2022, some Jamaican Dancehall artists seemed to have had an epiphany that nudged them onto more reflective and introspective-sounding tracks.