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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.

Brady O’Connor On Living, Loving And Making Sweet Music In Jamaica

By Gladstone Taylor Thu, February 4 2021, 09:09 AM EST

Jamaica is a sea of muses, and inspired artists, something which is reflected in both our music and culture.

Jamaica’s Entertainment Industry Has Been On Back Burner Long Before COVID-19

By Donovan Watkis Mon, February 1 2021, 07:57 AM EST

The Recording, entertainment and cultural industries in Jamaica have been on the back burner long before COVID-19.

Best New Dancehall Music This Week: Shaneil Muir, Popcaan, IWaata, Kabaka Pyramid & More

By Claudine Baugh Fri, January 29 2021, 12:37 AM EST

As a new week rolls around so has a surge of new music from an exciting list of Dancehall artists.

Sean Paul Wants Full Development Of Kingston As A Music Tourism City

By Claudia Gardner Wed, January 27 2021, 09:47 PM EST

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has outlined parts of his vision for Kingston which would help the city to fully capitalize on its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, a designation with which it was bestowed, in 2015.

How Dancehall Icon Lady G Fell In Love With ‘Herbie’

By Claudia Gardner Wed, January 27 2021, 05:35 PM EST

Veteran Dancehall deejay Lady G has revealed the source of inspiration for her 2013 double-entendre song Herbie, noting that it arose from the fact that she became a ‘ganja baby’ after her first trip to the parish of Westmoreland as a youth.

Minister Marion Hall Drops Two ‘Holy Ghost Bombs’, Says The ‘Obeahman Gone A Hell’

By Claude Mills Wed, January 27 2021, 02:35 PM EST

Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has returned with a bang, dropping no fewer than two Dancehall-tinged gospel tracks, Mi Soon Alright and From Mi Born, jointly released on the Hitmatic Records and RP Record labels.

Dancehall Artist Rytikal Is Critical Of ‘Murder Surge’ In Jamaica, Ready To Drop New Mixtape

By Claude Mills Wed, January 27 2021, 02:16 PM EST

One of Dancehall’s new generation rhyme-slingers Rytikal believes that the savagery demonstrated during a recent surge in the number of murders committed in Jamaica represents a “new low”.

‘Switch It Up’ Stylist Diedré McKenzie Dishes On The Looks From Protoje & Koffee’s New Video

By Sasha Lee Sat, January 23 2021, 09:16 AM EST

Protoje’s swanky showcase of #squadgoals in his new music video Switch It Up is creating a buzz while climbing the trending list on YouTube Jamaica.

Here Are 16 Dancehall Albums To Expect In 2021: Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Spice, Shenseea & More

By Claudia Gardner Fri, January 22 2021, 10:34 AM EST

Dancehall and Reggae artistes in Jamaica, as well as their compatriots domiciled overseas, were on a creative streak in 2020 leading into 2021, with a plethora of albums set to be dropped this year by some of the industry’s biggest names.

How Tony Matterhorn Got His Name

By Claudia Gardner Fri, January 22 2021, 10:33 AM EST

The Man from Mars, Tony Matterhorn, got his moniker in an explosive way – literally – veteran Inner City Sound System selector, Mark Dragon has revealed.

Trinidad’s Rebel Sixx: ‘Last Son Of Pharaoh’ Posthumous Album Review

By Claudine Baugh Wed, January 20 2021, 12:05 PM EST

In what has come as the reawakening of Trinibad’s promising young catalyst, Kyle George, a.k.a. Rebel Sixx, is the release of his new album, Last Son Of Pharaoh.

Stone Love Propelled Merciless To International Stardom In Just One Night, Says Mr. G

By Claudia Gardner Wed, January 20 2021, 09:25 AM EST

Veteran Dancehall artiste and producer, Mr G. (formerly Goofy) says Stone Love was the catalyst that skyrocketed the Gyal dem Gizzada Merciless, from a virtual unknown to one of Dancehall’s most revered sons, in just one night.

Remembering Dancehall Legend Sister Charmaine: Five Influential Songs

By Claudine Baugh Sat, January 16 2021, 01:11 PM EST

In tribute to an outstanding career spanning through the mid-’80s and ’90s, DancehallMag honors the legendary Sister Charmaine for her incredible contribution to the Dancehall genre.

Reggae Icon Dennis Brown Is The Inspiration Behind ‘Outta Jamaica Riddim’ Project

By Denieca Daniels Sat, January 16 2021, 10:00 AM EST

The Have You Ever Been In Love track popularized by the late great Jamaican entertainer Dennis Emmanuel Brown in 1981 is the inspiration behind the Outta Jamaica Riddim project which has been gaining traction, charting worldwide including on the Jamaica Music Countdown.

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