Do “Gimmicks Artists” Belong?
Dancehall and Reggae both began out of a love for music culture, it wasn’t until later on in the life of each genre, that they began to generate profit.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
One On One With Slim Knight
DancehallMag: How long have you been in music and how did you start? Slim Knight: At first I started doing music for fun when I was in 11th grade in high school basically just to see if I could write songs for a clash… I didn’t take music serious until my father passed away in 2010 due to a tragic shooting.
Korexx Gets Positive On ‘Still A Win’
Dancehall deejay Korexx is making a trod on the positive side with his latest single Still a Win.
Agent Sasco On His New EP, The Success Of ‘Hope River’ & Growth Of His Music
As a titan in Reggae and Dancehall music, Agent Sasco is a prime example of the transformation and growth that is possible for the genre’s most raw and gritty.
Reggae/Dancehall: Jamaica’s Contemporary Mythology – An Essay
Concerning The Real and True Importance of Stories & Myth Turn the eye of your mind toward the beginning of the human being’s residency on Planet Earth.
Garrison Hawk Returns To Roots With ‘The Adrenaline’ Album
After years of experimenting with alternative rock, pop and progressive rock, US-based artiste Garrison Hawk is banking his latest musical efforts on Dream for Life which was released on the Marathon Records label in early November.
Tanya Lawson On Streams, The Future Of Dancehall And How Audiomack Is Helping
Audiomack is moving music forward in Jamaica, we spoke to Tanya Lawson about how. There have been discussions within the Jamaican music space recently, about the validity of a genre like Dancehall that has less potential for sale in the marketplace.
Young Garvey Pushes ‘Slow Whine’
Recording artiste Young Garvey is shifting gears and appealing even more to his female fan base as gets sensual in his latest single, Slow Whine, produced by Bright Beam Music.
“Mi Nav Nuh Vagina Fi Waste,” Tifa Talks Celibacy, Dating And New Music
It’s been one year and six months since dancehall artiste Tifa had sex, and since her celibacy hit headlines, her DMs have been rather…eggplanty.
Top 30 Modern Dancehall Songs About ‘Badmind’
There is nowhere else in the world where the term ‘badmind’ is an actual word, except in Jamaica.
Most Memorable LIVE Virtual Dancehall & Reggae Performances In 2020
Undoubtedly, Dancehall and Reggae music soared to new heights and international fame this year through some of the most captivating and entertaining virtual performances in the history of Jamaican music and the internet, which fundamentally signified unity in the midst of distancing.
Sizzla’s Ten Greatest Hit Songs Of All Time
Sizzla Kalonji, whose real name is Miguel Collins, is a household name in Reggae music internationally and has become synonymous with the creation of conscious and inspiring anthems.
Dancehall Selector Turned Artiste Badda General Drops Album
Popular sound system selector turned artiste Badda General dropped his first album on all digital platforms on Tuesday (October 27).
Echo Minott Talks New Album ‘Man A Do Road’
Veteran singer Echo Minott’s Man a Do Road album is a total time warp to 1980; from the toasting style, rockers reggae feel, and dub retention laced throughout the 12 tracks, to the album artwork which captures Dancehall space and culture.
Lt. Stitchie Declares Himself Dancehall’s Greatest Of All Time
While Beenie Man and Yellowman continue their ongoing verbal battle, about which of them is the “King of Dancehall”, veteran dancehall deejay and Minister of the Gospel, Lt. Stitchie has declared that he is “Dancehall’s G.O.A.T.” (Greatest of all time), in an apparent bid to ‘settle all arguments’.
One On One With Trendy Producer Jahvy Ambassador
Jahvel Morrison, more popularly known as Jahvy Ambassador, of True Ambassador Entertainment, has set himself apart with his talent and undeniable attention to detail and precision in music production.
Octavia, I-Octane’s 11 Year-Old Daughter, Looks To Blast Off With ‘Escape’
Octavia, the 11-year-old daughter of reggae star I-Octane, has always had a creative streak. She began writing her own poems and songs when she was only five years old.
Sizzla ‘Million Times’ Album Review
The COVID-19 lockdown in Jamaica appears to have had a romantic effect on reggae/dancehall superstar Sizzla Kalonji, triggering the making of his latest album, Million Times, a production the August Town native has described as a ‘great classic’.
Buju Banton Applies ‘Pressure’ To 2020, Reveals Next Single, And Hints At Kanye West Collab
Buju Banton has a lot to be thankful for, in what has been an extraordinarily successful 2020 for a number of reasons – and fans will be delighted to learn that reggae star isn’t quite finished with this year yet.
One On One With Drummer Extraordinaire Dorian Green
From the stalwarts in Reggae music to the new generation of entertainers, Dorian Green has been instrumental in making their sounds and performances brilliant.