Bob Weir, Jack Johnson Join Stephen Marley On ‘Winding Roads,’ And 12 More New Songs
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Buju Banton: ‘Born For Greatness’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. With the caliber of the songs on his Born for Greatness album, it is evident that Buju Banton has cemented himself as one of Jamaica’s greatest songwriters ever.
Interview: Richie Spice Talks 10th Studio Album “Black Man Time”
Reggae artist Richie Spice has marked his 52nd birthday with the release of his 10th studio album—Black Man Time—today, September 8, 2023.
Kate Simon’s Intimate Photographic Journey With Bob Marley And The Wailers
For many, the name Kate Simon might not immediately evoke the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Bob Marley.
Beenie Man: ‘Simma’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Beenie Man’s Simma album covers an array of topics, from romantic dalliances and divine praises to unabashed self-aggrandizement.
Stage Set For Arguments In Steely & Clevie’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny And Other Reggaetón Stars
The legal battle between Reggae/Dancehall production company Steely & Clevie and almost all major Reggaetón artists is poised to roll into a California courtroom this month.
The First-Ever Annual Caribbean Music Awards: What You Missed And Full Winners List
The first annual Caribbean Music Awards was held on Thursday at King’s Theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, the neighborhood known as New York’s “Little Caribbean.”
Interview: Canadian-Jamaican Reggae Singer Exco Levi To Release Third Studio Album
Fresh off the JCDC Festival 2023, where he placed third overall, Jamaican-Canadian Reggae/Dancehall artist, Exco Levi says he has now turned his attention to completing his third studio album, by way of Donovan Germain’s Penthouse Records.
Musicologist Ewan Simpson Says Steely & Clevie’s Reggaetón Lawsuit Has A “Racial Element”
Ethnomusicologist Ewan Simpson says Steely & Clevie‘s mega copyright infringement lawsuit against the Reggaetón genre is rooted in a long-held racial hierarchy that extends across the Americas.
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.
Big 12welve Finds Magic With ‘Darkest Days’
Emerging dancehall duo Big12welve has struck an emotional chord with music fans with their confessional tales of street life in Jamaica.
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.
Skillibeng Gives Nao ‘Balance’ 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.
Etana’s Lawsuit Against VP Partially Dismissed Again, Judge Says No More Amendments
Reggae songstress Etana has suffered another setback in the lawsuit she filed against her former label VP Records and Greensleeves Publishing Ltd (GPL), days after publicly slamming an employee of the company.
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.
Gospel Singer John Mark Wiggan Expecting New Soca Single To Do The ‘Work’
Gospel singer John Mark Wiggan seems to be “working” in 2023. With a recent stint as a judge at the JCDC gospel star competition and a commanding performance at the Jamaica Praise independence celebration at the National Arena, his career seems to be on an accelerated track to success.
Morna Dodd Demands Sale Of Father Sir Coxsone Dodd’s Estate
Morna Dodd, the biological daughter of Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, wants the administration of the Attorney General to sell the legendary producer’s estate before its value depreciates significantly.
Rohan Marley Pushing For Dismissal Of Ex-Employee’s “Frivolous” Harassment, Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Rohan Marley and his company Shashamane Group LLC have responded to a US$18.7 million lawsuit from their former employee Chloe Villano, who claims she was subjected to quid pro quo harassment, unlawful discrimination, and wrongful termination.
Gospel Singer Acacia Islands Credits “Jesus Intervention” For Escaping Fatal Accident That Claimed Five
Gospel singer Acacia Islands believes that it was nothing less than divine intervention that she is still alive today after narrowly avoiding death in a horrific three-vehicle pile-up over 11 years ago.
Steely & Clevie Challenge Motions To Dismiss Reggaetón Lawsuit
Steely & Clevie Productions has firmly responded to five motions seeking to dismiss its massive copyright infringement lawsuit against nearly all of Reggaetón’s biggest stars, including Bad Bunny, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, Drake, and Justin Bieber.