Interview: Jahmiel On His Upcoming Album ‘Nirvana,’ Africa And His Current State Of Mind
At the heart of Jahmiel‘s sound is a philosophy rooted in positivity and love, a reflection of the Jamaican artist’s own life principles.
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The True Meaning Behind Bob Marley’s Song ‘One Love’
The release of Paramount Pictures’ biopic Bob Marley: One Love has ratcheted up the tempo of critique directed at the song One Love/People Get Ready.
Mr. Vegas On The Multiple Sides Of Gatekeeping In Dancehall
Mr. Vegas has weighed in on gatekeeping within Dancehall music, highlighting its multifaceted nature and the importance of context when discussing the practice.
Mr. Vegas Plans To Re-Record ‘Heads High’ To Regain Ownership Of Master
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas says he plans to re-record his 1998 hit Heads High, aiming to take control of the song’s masters—a move prompted by his lack of primary ownership when the song was first released.
Mavado Reaches Settlement With Ugandan Concert Promoter
Jamaican Dancehall star Mavado has reached a settlement with Ugandan promoter Chinedu Ikoroha in a long-standing legal dispute over a failed concert in the East African country over a decade ago.
Alexx A-Game, Who Plays Peter Tosh, Addresses Cut Scenes In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Alexx A-Game, the Jamaican artist cast as Reggae legend Peter Tosh in Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley: One Love, has urged fans to support the biopic even though his scenes were ultimately removed from the final cut.
Judge Denies Rohan Marley’s Motion To Have Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Thrown Out
A federal judge in California has mostly rejected Rohan Marley‘s effort to dismiss an $18 million sexual harassment lawsuit against him.
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah’ Enters Top 10 In The UK, Teejay’s ‘I Am Chippy’ EP Debuts On Billboard Reggae Chart
YG Marley’s infectious debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has entered the top ten on the Official UK Singles chart, while Dancehall artist Teejay’s debut EP I Am Chippy has made an entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
The Story Behind The Song: How Niney The Observer’s ‘Blood And Fire’ Led To A Fight With Bob Marley
Reggae producer and singer Winston ‘Niney the Observer‘ Holness said that it was the intimidation from friends-turned-foes Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Bob Marley and Striker’s ‘diss’ track Mr.
Gramps Morgan To Fellow Jamaican Artists: “Instead Of Having Three Range Rovers, Get Some Land”
Gramps Morgan, Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist and member of Morgan Heritage, recently offered advice in financial literacy and investment planning for his fellow artists and musicians as he spoke at the grand opening of the South Coast Beach Club Housing Development in 12 miles, St.
Vybz Kartel’s Final Appeal: Everything We Know
Isat Buchanan, the attorney who represents ‘King of Dancehall’ Vybz Kartel, told DancehallMag on Sunday that he’s eager to argue the Fever deejay’s final appeal at the UK’s Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on Wednesday and Thursday (February 14-15).
Cheflodeezy Teams Up With Teejay For ‘Ecstasy’
Jamaican-born Miami rapper Cheflodeezy knows what a hard knock life is all about. Only a few years ago, he was broke, aimless and homeless on the tough streets of Tallahassee, Florida.
Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ With Shaggy, Sean Paul Goes Platinum In Canada
Queen of Dancehall Spice has earned her first platinum certification in Canada with Go Down Deh, her 2021 collaboration with Dancehall superstars Shaggy and Sean Paul.
Marley Family’s Grammy Award Count Rises To 28
Bob Marley, who would have celebrated his 79th birthday today (February 6), didn’t just leave a musical legacy; he built a dynasty.
Inside Bob Marley’s Posthumous Musical And Merchandising Empire
The long-awaited Bob Marley: One Love biopic will highlight important moments in the musician’s life – his adolescence in Trench Town, his spiritual growth, the attempt on his life.
Julian Marley Breaks Down Every Song On His Grammy Winning Album, ‘Colors Of Royal’
Julian Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, and producer Alexx Antaeus are the winners of this year’s Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album with their collaborative album, Colors Of Royal.
Sister Carol, Daughter Nakeeba Revive The ‘Movie Star’ Riddim With Sister Nancy, Glen Washington And More
Veteran artist Sister Carol has joined efforts with her daughter Nakeeba Amaniyea to revamp the 1990s Movie Star riddim into the Millenium Movie Star riddim.
Quan-Dajai Talks Playing Young Bob Marley In Biopic, Working With Cousin Sean Paul On New Track
Recording artist Quan-Dajai, who also made his acting debut as young Bob Marley in the Reggae legend’s biopic, said he was able to easily assimilate the role because it matches his reality.
Music Video Director Banks Speaks On Challenges In Dancehall, Reggae
Jamaican music video director Banks Films, whose real name is Don McGregor, is concerned about the contemporary practices in video productions, which he claims threaten the integrity and legacy of high-quality visuals in an industry that he described as competitive and unregulated.
Alexx A-Game On How He Prepared For Role As Peter Tosh In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Alexx A-Game, the Jamaican artist who plays Peter Tosh in the Bob Marley: One Love movie, expressed optimism about the project’s potential to help preserve Marley, Tosh, and Bunny Wailer‘s legacy for future generations.