VP Releases ‘Strictly The Best’ Vol. 62
VP Records has released Strictly The Best Vol. 62, the latest entry in the longstanding Reggae and Dancehall compilation series.
Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
IzyBeats On Making Hits And Finally Putting Out His Debut EP ‘Edgehill’
In late 2018, IzyBeats considered changing career paths. The Jamaican producer born Andron Cross began making beats in 2001, and though he established a local buzz in Miami and scored a few songs with Vybz Kartel, he still hadn’t found the hit he was chasing.
Blvk H3ro Shocked By Nomination For ‘Best Global Music Performance’ At Grammy Awards 2023
Reggae artist Blvk H3ro says it came as a huge shock to him when he learned that he was nominated for his first Grammy Award, which also puts him in contention with Nigerian singer Burna Boy’s hit song Last Last.
Banx & Ranx On Their Love Affair With Dancehall
Canadian producers/songwriters Banx & Ranx might be thousands of miles away, but their creativity seeps through the works of many Jamaican favorites such as Shenseea and Beenie Man (Henkel Glue), Sean Paul (How We Do It, Mad Love, Bad Love, Calling On Me, Only Fanz), and most recently Demarco and Konshens on Balenciaga.
Skeng The Most Streamed Dancehall Artist In Jamaica For 2022, CertifiedStreams Data Shows
Skeng, Masicka, Squash, Chronic Law, Kraff Gad, Alkaline, Ai Milly, Bayka, Valiant and Intence are the most streamed Dancehall artists in Jamaica for the year 2022, according to data gathered by CertifiedStreams.
October 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, music releases have slowed somewhat. Still, for many, the fourth quarter is the championship quarter.
Blvk H3ro Has Mixed Feelings About PM Holness’ Proposed School For Deejays, Musicians
Jamaican artist Blvk H3ro has shared his concerns about Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announcement of his administration’s plans to construct a STEAM school for Reggae and Dancehall deejays, musicians, and other visual and creative artists.
Jimmy October Talks Dancehall’s Influence On His Music
Summer may have winded down but Jimmy October has still been making waves alongside Kes & the Band for the Liki Tiki tour in the US with stops in Philadelphia’s Theatre of the Living Arts and the historic House of Blues in Anaheim.
Papa San Gets Love From MTV
Dancehall gospel superstar Papa San is all smiles these days as his video, Love About You, has been added to the rotation of international video stations, Vh1 Soul, MTV Jams, MTV U and MTV VOD.
Riddims That Slapped: Jeremy Harding’s ‘Playground’ Marks 25th Anniversary
This article is the second in a monthly series that will revisit ‘Dancehall Riddims That Slapped.’
Serani Hails 7-Year-Old Lottie Tute, UK Fans For ‘No Games’ Platinum Certification
Dancehall artist Serani got a boost from seven-year-old Lottie Tute when she joined him on stage at the Manchester Caribbean Carnival at Alexandra Park in August, and recited his 2008 hit No Games word for word.
Interview: Prince Swanny Gets Real About His Sound And New Album ‘Swanology’
The youth music of Trinidad & Tobago has undergone seismic shifts in recent years, and the Port-of-Spain artist Prince Swanny has been a guiding force in that transition.
Nyanda, Of Brick & Lace, Talks ‘Love Is Wicked’ Going Viral Again, Label Troubles And Plans For The Future
In recent months, the Jamaican duo Brick & Lace has been figuring out how to handle their sudden popularity boom.
Grammy 2023 Predictions: ‘Best Reggae Album’
With the eligibility period for the 65th Grammy Awards having ended on September 30, 2022, here are DancehallMag‘s predictions on who could emerge among the 2023 nominees for ‘Best Reggae Album,’ which will be announced on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Bugle, Jahvillani Put Their Spin On Professor Nuts’ 32 Year Old Song ‘Woman Deh Yah’
In what music producer Joey Lyric describes as “an ode to the great Professor Nuts”, Portlander Bugle and his St.
September 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
The summer came and brought with it a sea of songs vying for the summer song title.
Stick Figure’s Billboard Success Is A Lesson In Commitment And Patience, Say Managers
Stick Figure’s music tends to elicit vivid testimonials. In YouTube comments, many fans share how the Reggae band’s songs helped them wade through the currents of grief and depression.
Producer Lenoi Bentley Looks To Give Back To Young Artists
Before Lenoi Bentley would produce songs for Masicka’s Billboard-charting 438 album, he played music in church as the band’s drummer and made beats as a hobby to entertain schoolmates.
Shane O Responds To Claims That He’s One Of The Most Underrated Dancehall Artists
Shane O has weighed in on his reputation as one of the most underrated Dancehall artists in Jamaica.
Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett’s Family Denies Involvement In GoFundMe For Medical Expenses
Aston Barrett Jr.—son of famous musician Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett who played with Bob Marley & The Wailers—has disavowed the family’s involvement with a GoFundMe fundraiser for medical expenses.