Five Reggae/Dancehall Tours You Need To Look Out For In 2023
It’s been three years since a global pandemic restricted movement worldwide, along with many of the “little” things we took for granted – like concerts.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Throwback Thursday: Beenie Man, Ms. Thing’s ‘Dude’
Dude, the smash hit by Beenie Man and Miss Thing, had such a stranglehold on Dancehall music in 2003, that you just had to be there to truly get it.
Interview: Jahshii Finding Blessings In The Grimey Underbelly Of Dancehall Music
Emerging from Kingston’s famous, unforgiving, rich underbelly, Grant’s Pen native Jahshii has distinguished himself through his skills in recording studio, and on stage.
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.
Stalk Ashley’s ‘EarthQuake,’ And 14 More New Songs
New releases from Jamaican Dancehall and Reggae artists over the last week include Stalk Ashley on a banger dubbed EarthQuake, Beenie Man on his flossy single Sail Out, and a collab titled Gyal Dem Time with Shaggy and Teejay.
The Rise Of Obeah In Dancehall Music
Dancehall artist Unknown Gringo is well aware that there is a connection between lotto scamming and the use of obeah to protect the ill-gotten gains. He
Interview: Collie Buddz Encourages Fans To ‘Take It Easy’
It can be easy to become preoccupied with the dynamism of everyday life, and Collie Buddz’s new single Take It Easy is a reminder to stop and smell the roses you’ve planted.
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.
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.
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.