From Jungle To Joy: How Laa Lee Became A Creative Force In Dancehall
The current musical landscape in Dancehall is awash with melancholic tunes that seem to mirror the island’s troubles.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran Says His Family Has Always Been A Fan Of Reggae Music
British rapper Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran, first cousin of superstar Ed Sheeran, says his family has always been enthralled by Reggae music.
Mighty Crown Sound System To Retire After 30 Years
Renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown is on the last lap of its career after three decades.
Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life
Today marks three years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae music.
Valiant’s ‘Motorcade,’ And 10 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.
Premiere: Romain Virgo Returns With New Video For ‘Driver’
We’ve heard him sing about being a woman’s Soul Provider, and now Romain Virgo is positioning himself as her “driver.”
‘Flava’ McGregor Files Copyright Lawsuit Against VP Records Seeking At Least US$10 Million
Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor is suing VP Records once again, this time for what he alleges is the company’s “blatant and purposeful” copyright infringement on seven songs, including tracks voiced by American singers Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson and Jamaican artists Beres Hammond, Gyptian, Jah Cure, Duane Stephenson, and Elephant Man.
450’s ‘Live N’ Learn’ And 8 More New Songs
Every week DancehallMag writers highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Riddims That Slapped: Beres Hammond’s ‘They Gonna Talk’
House, the record label founded in 1982 by Reggae legend Beres Hammond, has been a consistent source of timeless and satisfying Reggae music.
Throwback Thursday: Shaggy’s ‘Boombastic’
Robert Livingston, the former manager of Dancehall megastar Shaggy, was hailed by producer Shaun “Sting International” Pizzonia, as the “genius” who masterminded the mega-hit song, Boombastic, one of the most streamed Reggae/Dancehall songs of all time and this week’s Throwback Thursday song.
What Afrobeats’ Moment Reveals About Dancehall
Last year, Billboard sounded the alarm about the decline of music’s best-performing genre – Hip-Hop. The publication reasoned that though it remained enormously popular, Hip-Hop’s dominance was noticeably waning – a fact backed up by the data.
Squash And Sean Kingston’s ‘How We Chop,’ And 12 More New Songs
Every week DancehallMag writers highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Throwback Thursday: Terror Fabulous, Nadine Sutherland’s ‘Action’
It’s been almost 30 years since Terror Fabulous and Nadine Sutherland’s inimitable Action was released and it remains a cornerstone classic in Dancehall music.
Vybz Kartel’s 20 Best Female Collaborations, Ranked
While we can thank Vybz Kartel for giving many of the female talents in this list their ‘big break’ in music, it doesn’t take away from the fact that these women have remained some of the brightest stars in the Dancehall fraternity.
American Journalist Noel Walker Aiming To Spread Awareness Of Reggae Month
International TV host and journalist Noel Walker is aiming to boost awareness of reggae month – celebrated annually in February – through her docu-special, The Evolution of Reggae Music and Black History.
Throwback Thursday: Barrington Levy’s ‘Black Roses’
In 1983, Barrington Levy’s ‘Black Roses’ spread its roots all throughout Reggae music and the world, and subsequently became one of Levy’s most iconic tunes.
The Story Behind Jah Cure’s ‘Undeniable’ Album
Undeniable isn’t just the name of singer Jah Cure’s new album, but an unavoidable theme in the project’s actualization.
OMI Samples Mad Cobra, Beenie Man Tries Drill, And 10 More New Songs
Dancehall artists have been in the lab, and the wave of new music, coupled with a few albums sprinkled in between, is evidence of that.
Music Can Surpass Tourism As Jamaica’s Number One Industry, Says TEF Executive Director
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Carey Wallace says he believes Jamaican music and culture has the wherewithal to join and even surpass tourism as the island’s biggest income earner, akin to what legendary pop group ABBA did for Sweden in the 1980s.
Jermaine Edwards, Rushawn’s ‘Beautiful Day’ Shines On The UK Singles Chart
Jamaican Gospel artist Jermaine Edwards is honored that the new remix of Beautiful Day, which features his protégé Rushawn Ewears, has debuted at No.