Music

Best New Dancehall And Reggae Music:  Here we highlight the best new songs, music videos, and albums from emerging and established artists in the two Jamaican genres.  Find curated playlists from us on Spotify.

Miguel Wealthy Advocates ‘Fear’ As Deterrent To Violence On ‘Murder A Di Game’

Dancehall artist Miguel Wealthy believes that only a 'fear of retaliation' will reduce the number of murders in Jamaica. He said the idea of an 'armed population' was the thinking…

Stick Figure Shares Reggae Cover Of Green Day’s ‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’

American Reggae band Stick Figure released a cover of Green Day’s bleak 2004 hit Boulevard of Broken Dreams on Thursday (September 7). This fresh take on the song, which won the…

Prestige Ally Aligns Himself With ‘Born Blessed’

Reggae artist Prestige Ally doesn't believe that there is any such thing as coincidence or good luck. He believes wholly in the concept of 'blessings' which he articulates in his…

Chronixx Returns With Yussef Dayes For Heartfelt ‘Pon Di Plaza’

The combination of Yussef Dayes, the English drummer, and Chronixx has culminated in the soothing and reflective Reggae ballad, Pon Di Plaza, which was released today as a single from Dayes’ debut…

Listen To Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Posthumous Album ‘Destiny’

Producer Bob Riddim and Delicious Vinyl Island have released Destiny, a new album recorded by Reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry during the last year of his life. According to a release,…

Interview: Richie Spice Talks 10th Studio Album “Black Man Time”

Reggae artist Richie Spice has marked his 52nd birthday with the release of his 10th studio album—Black Man Time—today, September 8, 2023. In a quick interview with DancehallMag, the Youth Dem…

John Holt’s ‘Police In Helicopter’ Turns 40

VP/Greensleeves Records is celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by sharing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming, and previously unreleased…

Jahn’ll, Granddaughter Of Music Pioneer Clancy Eccles, Releases ‘Why You Do It’

Recording artist Jahn’ll has tapped into her generational heritage by sampling the works of her late grandfather, Jamaican music pioneer, Clancy Eccles. Jahn'll chose to sample a part of Eccles'…