Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
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.
“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 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 is a name that has been making rounds on the Dancehall scene, and for good reason.
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.
Each week dozens of new Reggae and Dancehall albums are released on Apple iTunes, YouTube and other streaming platforms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reggae star Kumar caught up with DancehallMag to discuss life after the release of his album Kulture Walk in 2020.
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 has been making moves both in the studio and on the dance floor for some time now.
Reggae star Jesse Royal is on the verge of releasing his highly anticipated sophomore album Royal on June 11.
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 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.
Neelah is a fresh face and voice in Dancehall but music is not just her passion: it is her obsession.
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.
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.
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.