Chronic Law, Valiant’s ‘Darkness,’ And 10 More New Songs
Jamaican music is off to a strong start with some really great singles to match the hope and determination that typically mark the first few weeks of the new year.
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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.
Popcaan: ‘Great Is He’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. The first noticeable thing about Popcaan’s fifth album Great Is He is that despite his extensive use of Patois which makes it markedly Jamaican, the 17-track album has only two Dancehall songs, and is largely a mix of R&B and Afrobeats.
Vanessa Bling, D’Yani Predict Hit With ‘Soul Tied’
Jamaican singers Vanessa Bling and D’Yani are giving lovebirds a sexy collab ahead of Valentine’s Day ribboned Soul Tied.
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.
Sasique Signs With Payday Records After ‘Kute & Neat’ Goes Viral On TikTok
Dancehall singjay Sasique is on cloud nine after signing a deal with Payday Records for her 2019 single Kute & Neat, and has revealed that she’s already submitting tracks to the label for the eventual release of an EP or album under the deal.
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.
Chiney KiKi, Lutan Fyah Demand ‘Justice’
The impassioned wails of Chiney KiKi and Lutan Fyah demanding equity for people of color permeate their collaboration Justice, which debuted on January 7.
Popcaan’s International Collabs: Every Song Ranked From Worst To Best
We’ve dug up all of Dancehall artist Popcaan’s international collaborations and ranked them from worst to best.
#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.
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.
Sony Music UK A&R Preye Crooks Says ‘Let Jamaican Artists Be Themselves’ When It Comes To Lyrical Content
Preye Crooks, an A&R executive at Sony Music UK, says Jamaican artists are not confined to a set of rules about lyrical content that determines whether the record label signs them or not.
Jermaine Edwards Signs Deal With Sony Music UK, Following Viral Video Of Rushawn Ewears Singing ‘Beautiful Day’
In 2017, 10-year-old Rushawn Ewears was recorded by a teacher at the Top Hill Primary School in St.
The 22 Best Dancehall And Reggae Albums Of 2022
Countless artists spent the first two years of the decade waiting. They waited to return; they waited until their newly recorded music could greet live audiences.
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.
Interview: Vybz Kartel’s First Born Likkle Vybz Speaks On His Father’s Legacy On His 47th Birthday
Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer celebrates his 47th birthday today (January 7). The reputed King Of Dancehall has been behind bars for over a decade, but his popularity and legacy are still fresh in the hearts and minds of those who adore him— particularly his firstborn son Adidja Jaheim Palmer, better known as Likkle Vybz.
Five Times Jamaican Artists Paid Homage To National Heroes In Song
Dancehall star Popcaan has had his fans eagerly awaiting the full-length Great Is He (GIHE) album for quite some months.