Vybz Kartel’s ‘African Summer’ And 8 More New Songs For Your Dancehall Playlist
Dancehall titans Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, and Busy Signal hit the scene this week with sizzling new tracks that should earn a spot on your Dancehall playlist.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
How Reggae And Dancehall Artists Can Improve Their New Music Marketing
Each week dozens of new Reggae and Dancehall albums are released on Apple iTunes, YouTube and other streaming platforms.
Rytikal Is “Chosen” And 9 New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Over the last week, we saw new Dancehall releases from Rytikal, Skillibeng, Quada and more. Standouts included a tuneful reunion from Popcaan and producer Dre Skull with Nigerian Mr.
Five Questions With El Skiz, Artist Leading The Reggaeton Movement In Panama
Jorge Torres is a composer and Panamanian singer, best known as “El Skiz”. Born on February 9, 1996, in Colon City, one of the provinces in the Republic of Panama, he studied at the José Guardia Vega school, where he finished his first cycle of education.
YouTube Paid $4 Billion To Music Industry Over Last Year As Dancehall-Reggae Artists Are Seeing More Views
In a year when many artists were unable to perform live for fans all over the world due to government restrictions aimed at stemming the pandemic, YouTube Music’s global CEO Lyor Cohen reported that the platform paid out 4 billion dollars to artists over the last 12 months.
Dancehall Producer Jahvy Ambassador Talks Alkaline’s ‘Hostage’
Hit Dancehall producer Jahvy Ambassador is now well-known for his buzzworthy production work on Alkaline’s Top Prize album and the earlier hit song Ocean Wave.
Raging Fyah’s Kumar Talks Solo Career
Reggae star Kumar caught up with DancehallMag to discuss life after the release of his album Kulture Walk in 2020.
Skillibeng’s ‘Crocodile Teeth’ Lyrics Meaning Explained
Dancehall artist Skillibeng’s clout, as well as Crocodile Teeth‘s shelf life, have been bolstered thanks to an official remix with the queen of the Barbz, Nicki Minaj.
Amanyea Shares New Runkus-Produced ‘Top Girl’: Watch
Amanyea has been making moves both in the studio and on the dance floor for some time now.
A “Royal” Interview With Reggae Star Jesse Royal About His New Album And Inspirations
Reggae star Jesse Royal is on the verge of releasing his highly anticipated sophomore album Royal on June 11.
Style X Makes Comeback With ‘Gal Clowna Virus’
Dancehall artiste Style X a.k.a the Fatty Boss has made a triumphant return to Dancehall. For several years, he took a self-imposed sabbatical from the music industry because he “was dealing with some family business”.
Bounty Killer Proud Of His Dancehall Feuds: ‘Mi Build Some, A No Nothing If Mi Kill Some’
Bounty Killer took to Instagram on Wednesday to make it clear that he has no regrets, but instead delights in the fact that he has lived up to his name Warlord, by engaging in a long string of high-profile lyrical and personal feuds with his own mentees, rival artistes, former friends, collaborators, and even his mentors.
Premiere: Neelah Makes Dancehall Debut With ‘Caution’
Neelah is a fresh face and voice in Dancehall but music is not just her passion: it is her obsession.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Dancehall And Reggae Music
Currently, artificial intelligence makes it easier to find and listen to your favorite songs. Many moons ago Reggae and Dancehall music fans were only able to legally listen to music curated by a radio station, a party or mixtape DJ, or create their own playlists from a private collection.
Interview: Leno Banton Talks New Music And Growing Up The Son Of Burro Banton
Jamaican artist Leno Banton is among a new generation of singers, like Blvk H3ro and Wayne J, who are fusing Reggae, Dancehall, and Hip-Hop.
Meet Yeza — The Rude Girl Rebel That’s Next Up From The East Side
Jamaica’s eastern parishes are known for the musical talents they’ve produced, like the King of Reggae himself Bob Marley, Popcaan, and Dancehall’s youngest giant Skillibeng.
Dancehall Artist Banging Claims Masicka ‘Shaved’ His ‘Different’ Style But Says It’s All Good
Dancehall artist Banging believes that Masicka has “shaved” around his radio hit, Different, released on the Click Click riddim several weeks ago, to deliver his own Different Type single which was released over the weekend.
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Chip Glock’ And 6 More New Tracks For Your Dancehall Playlist
Paying no mind to recent comments about Dancehall’s supposed impact on crime, the genre’s gangsters are out in full swing this week, unleashing a slew of ‘gun chunes’ for your playlist.
Jo Mersa Marley: ‘Eternal’ EP Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. What do you do when you are the son and grandson of legends Stephen and Bob Marley but want to make a name for yourself as a Reggae singer?
10Tik Teams Up With Yaksta To Defend ‘Freedom’: Listen
It’s a Dancehall super-hero team-up from two meteoric stars, Gwallaz Boss 10Tik, and the Bush Lawd Yaksta who have combined their breakout talents for a new track, Freedom.