Bamm Holt Carrying On The Legacy Of John Holt With ‘Volts Of Holt’ Album
Inspired by the impact of his grandfather’s music, Bamm Holt has teamed up with his father in an effort to keep the lovers rock pioneer John Holt’s legacy alive.
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Interview: Rytikal Fights A Spiritual Battle In New Hit Song ‘Chosen’
Dancehall artist Rytikal knows he is caught up in a spiritual battle. That might be why his latest single, Chosen, produced by Dynasty Records on the My Letter to You riddim resonates so well with Dancehall fans who may have their own personal struggles.
Bunny Wailer: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head,… as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the most high Jah… Rastafari… commanded his blessings, that I and I shall not die, but live , Jaaahh”.
Dancehall Songstress Tashina McKenzie Talks ‘Injustice’
Dancehall songstress Tashina Muzik should be on everyone’s radar with her latest single Injustice. The track, a collaborative project with US-based indie label JB Production, asks serious questions of the political system, and calls out local Reggae artists on their continued, surprising silence in the face of rampant injustice, gun violence and social inequities.
Kxng Izem Talks Neo-Reggae And New ‘Wildfire’ EP
Kxng Izem is a name that has been making rounds on the Dancehall scene, and for good reason.
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.
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.