Popcaan Claps Back With ‘NYQUI,’ And 10 More New Songs
An especially active week by some of Dancehall’s biggest stars, including the Queen Spice, Shaggy and Popcaan, marks this iteration of DancehallMag‘s music roundup.
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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.
Jorja Smith Recruits Lila Iké For ‘Greatest Gift’ Off New Album ‘Falling Or Flying’
Jamaican Reggae singer Lila Iké is featured on British singer Jorja Smith’s new album, Falling or Flying.
Marcia Griffiths, Brick & Lace’s Nyanda Connect On New Song ‘Pack Up N Gwan’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KyvFb-NWsI New school meets the old in the tender exchange between Marica Griffiths and Brick & Lace’s Nyanda on Pack Up N Gwaan, a track from the Reggae veteran’s recently released album, Golden.
Jahshii Shares New Song ‘Numb’ After His Brother’s Tragic Death
Born Fighter artist Jahshii says he’s “Numb” in his new song, released on September 25. The embattled Dancehall star has once again chronicled his strength and willpower to overcome adversities through his music.
Popcaan Drops Off Gritty New Song ‘Rite A Foot’
Popcaan’s latest single Rite A Foot epitomizes the Dancehall star’s unruly nature behind gritty lyrics that serve both to warn and intimidate.
Sister Carol, Daughter Nakeeba Team Up For ‘Be Alone’
Dancehall-reggae icon Sister Carol has teamed up with her daughter Nakeeba Amaniyea for Be Alone, a liberating female anthem on an airy uptempo beat that channels nostalgic lovers’ rock.
Warrior King Shares His ‘I-Niversal Light’ In New Music Video
Reggae artist Warrior King just released new visuals for his song I-Niversal Light, which puts into visual context a man on a mission to lift his fellow man by introducing him to books.
Shenseea Flexes Her “Waistline” On New Song
As promised, Shenseea dropped her new single, Waistline on Friday, with a seductive visualizer showing viewers exactly how she wants them to wine to the baseline.
Alborosie, Kabaka Pyramid Share Video For ‘Nah Sell Out’
Nah Sell Out, the latest single by Alborosie featuring Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid, has finally gotten the music video treatment – four months after it first debuted on the Italian Reggae singer’s album, Destiny.
Spice Shares Deluxe Edition Of ‘Emancipated’ Album
The deluxe edition of Spice’s Billboard-charting sophomore album Emancipated is out now, with three new songs produced by Shaggy.
Sekklez Tackles ‘Paternity Fraud’
With her latest single, Paternity Fraud, Dancehall newcomer Sekklez hopes to spark a conversation about the emotional and familial consequences of the deceptive practice in Jamaica.
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.
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).
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.
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 album, Black Classical Music.
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.
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.
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 photos from the cover shoot by Tim O’Sullivan.
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.
Big 12welve Finds Magic With ‘Darkest Days’
Emerging dancehall duo Big12welve has struck an emotional chord with music fans with their confessional tales of street life in Jamaica.