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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Producer Jahvy Ambassador Announces Brand Partnership With Jaguar
Jahvy Ambassador, the Dancehall producer behind several of Alkaline’s hit songs, has revealed that he signed a partnership with luxury car brand Jaguar.
DJ Naz Gurlpower Cranks It Up With New ‘Mad Gyal’ Track
Ever since she became the first female winner of the annual Guinness Sounds of Greatness contest, DJ Naz Gurlpower has been on an emotional high.
Java Doesn’t Support Mandatory Vaccination In Jamaica
St. Thomas-born Dancehall artist Java is urging Jamaicans to wear their masks, but he does not support mandatory vaccination.
Govana’s ‘1Matik’ & 11 More Dancehall Tracks For Your Playlist
In our selection of some of the newest Dancehall tracks this week, General Degree morphs back on the music scene with a brand new song to reminds us he’s as current as ever.
Five Times Beenie Man Changed Dancehall And Put The Culture On The Global Stage
Today, August 21 is the 48th birthday of Dancehall King Beenie Man. The icon has been at the forefront of popular music for the past 25 years with several Billboard hits, a Grammy and MOBO Awards.
Interview: Christopher Martin On His Many Influences, The Music Business And New Single ‘You’ll Never Find’
Jamaican singer-songwriter Christopher Martin is as versatile a performer as he is a well-versed pundit of Jamaican music.
“Freddie McGregor Day!” Reggae Artist Honoured In Hartford, Connecticut
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Freddie McGregor OD received yet another accolade when August 14, 2021 was formally recognized by the city of Hartford in Connecticut as Freddie McGregor Day.
Ziggy Marley Shares Secrets To Success In The Music Industry
Ziggy Marley — the eldest son of Bob Marley — is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy winner, and philanthropist with multiple hit songs and world-class tours under his belt.
Binelly Teams Up With Chronic Law For ‘Solo’: Listen
Trelawny-born dancehall artist Binelly has teamed up with Chronic Law on his latest single, Solo. “The song was blasted out this week and my phone has just been blowing up since that, people are loving the lyrics and delivery.
Dancehall Is Changing: More Hip-Hop Than Reggae?
From extensively observing the genre’s genesis, to now witnessing its grand revelation, the powerful and unstoppable force that is Dancehall music has become an engine of cultural exchange and a magnet for commercialization.
Vybz Kartel: ‘Born Fi Dis’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Vybz Kartel’s latest album Born Fi Dis is as much a grand affirmation after two prolific decades as it is a GAZA family affair.
Iyara Issues US$1,000 ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge For Selectors
Dancehall star Iyara has issued an online mixoff challenge today (August 10) dubbed the ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge which will allow young and emerging talented selectors to win US$1,000.
Sean Paul’s Billboard Excellence
Although his work ethic is that of someone who’s still trying to make a name for themselves, Jamaican legend Sean Paul has not only conquered the mountaintop of Dancehall, but has comfortably made a home there.
Moyann May Be Dancehall’s Next Big Thing
Dancehall starlet Moyann may be the genre’s Next Big Thing. The bubbly 21-year-old is currently holding the No.
The Prime Time Trio Of Jamaican One-Hit Wonders
One-hit wonders. The world of entertainment is filled with them. From top-notch singing and acting talents down to magnetizing and even polarizing personalities, the art of the One-Hit-Wonder – and make no mistake about it, it most definitely is an art (albeit sometimes unintentional) – is as mysterious as it is fascinating, and here in the Dancehall and Reggae arenas, we’ve heartbreakingly had our fair share of them.
Chronic Law Leads On YouTube
Hillside singer Chronic Law is the most streamed Dancehall artist on YouTube in Jamaica over the last month and has been among the top 5 over the last year.
Meet Savannah Baker: The Designer And Stylist Behind Rihanna, Popcaan, Spice And More
London-born Jamaican designer Savannah Baker has styled Rihanna for several projects including a Savage Fenty photoshoot.
Scantana Breaks With Dancehall Briefly To Combat Mumble Rap With ‘Sir Come Vent’
“I am still a Dancehall artist!” That’s what Scantana told DancehallMag following the release of his Sir Come Vent freestyle which dropped in late July.
Spice: “10” Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. The remarkable quality of Spice’s long-awaited maiden album, 10 comes as no surprise.