Buju Banton, Snoop Dogg Live The ‘High Life,’ And 12 More New Songs
Every week writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
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Kraff Recovering From Surgery For Undisclosed Condition
Dancehall artist Kraff is taking some time off to focus on his health. The SleepWalk artist’s management, Tepa Music, posted an announcement on Instagram on Friday, revealing that he had undergone surgery for an undisclosed condition.
Premiere: Bling Dawg, Popcaan Connect In New ‘Prayer We Use’ Video
Bling Dawg has released an official music video for Prayer We Use featuring the Unruly Boss Popcaan. The music video for the track, which appeared on Bling’s debut album Elev8 last year, features authentic and raw footage of the two Dancehall stars in the rivers and hills of their home, Jamaica.
D’Angel Tackles Threesomes In New Single, Says She Would Prefer Two Men
The self-proclaimed Lady of Dancehall D’Angel is back with another controversial single. This time, she dares to tackle the stereotypical dynamic of threesomes by declaring that she would prefer to ‘get it on’ with two men.
Tanya Stephens Backs Mark Golding As “Obvious Choice” For PM
Tanya Stephens has announced that she is throwing her full support behind Peoples National Party (PNP) president Mark Golding, this ahead of the next General Election run-off which is constitutionally due in 2025.
Dancehall Artist Laden Released From Prison
Dancehall artist Laden, whose real name is O’keefe Aarons, is now a free man as he was released from prison today after serving almost 30 months of a four-year prison sentence for firearm possession.
Shaggy, RikRok’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Goes Quadruple Platinum In The UK
Shaggy and RikRok’s megahit It Wasn’t Me is now certified quadruple platinum in the United Kingdom, over 22 years after its release.
Vybz Kartel’s Former Wife ‘Shorty’ Goes Live As Police Invade Home With Likkle Addi, Likkle Vybz
Five days after saying he was being targeted, Vybz Kartel’s son Likkle Addi was confronted by a slew of police officers on Friday morning (April 21) at his family home in St. Ann.
Former Couple Ce’Cile, Christopher Martin Have ‘No Expectations’ In New Collab
Former couple Ce’cile and Christopher Martin have each been experiencing lonely nights of late and are set out to do something about it in their new single, No Expectations.
“Pinky Mek Mi Know Carlene,” Says Beenie Man
Dancehall trendsetter Pinky is more than Beenie Man’s friend, she’s the matchmaker that connected him with her sister Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith in the 90s.
Lanae Defends Chance The Rapper After Jamaica Carnival Twerk-troversy
Dancehall artist Lanae, one of the women seen twerking and dancing with Chance The Rapper at Jamaica Carnival events over the weekend, says the married American rapper shouldn’t be facing criticism for getting his groove on.
420 Day 2023: Peter Tosh’ ‘Live And Dangerous’ Album To Be Released On Vinyl For The First Time
Peter Tosh’s 1976 album Live and Dangerous will be released on vinyl for the first time, and will be available only at select indie retailers this Saturday, April 22, which is being observed as Record Store Day, in what has been described as “highly limited quantities.”
Beenie Man Launches ‘Pinky Initiative’ To Help DHQ Carlene’s Sister Beat Cancer: “We Need US$50,000”
‘The Doctor’ Beenie Man is using his influence to rally support for cancer patient Pinky, the sister of his former spouse Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith.
420 Day 2023: Westmoreland’s Orange Hill Weed’s Impact On Dancehall
The Westmoreland community of Orange Hill, which neighbors the resort town of Negril, is celebrated for its cultivation of high-grade ganja, which inspired many Reggae and Dancehall artists to immortalize the area in songs, over the decades.
Mavado Sends ‘Happy Birthday’ Wishes To Incarcerated Son, Dantay Brooks
Dancehall entertainer Mavado wished his incarcerated son Dantay Brooks a ‘Happy Birthday’ on Monday, April 17.
Toots And The Maytals’ ‘54-46 Was My Number’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Toots and The Maytals‘ genre-defining hit 54-46 Was My Number surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify on Friday (April 14), the Reggae band’s first song to do so.
Stefflon Don Says A Woman Shouldn’t Be Entitled To Half A Man’s Money: “If She Hasn’t Struggled With Him”
British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don has added her voice to the conversation about Spanish-Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi and his estranged wife Hiba Abouk, who has reportedly demanded half of his fortune after filing for divorce.
Suspect In The Murder Of Ricky Trooper’s Daughter Captured In Ohio
Derrick Francis, the main suspect in the death of Brianna Destiny McKoy, the 23-year-old daughter of veteran selector Ricky Trooper, has been captured by the police.
Chance The Rapper, Omarion, Winnie Harlow, And More Celebs Turn Up For Jamaica Carnival 2023
A score of local and foreign celebs were spotted in their feathers, glitz, and barely-there costumes for Jamaica Carnival 2023.
Watch: Bob Marley And The Wailers ‘Skanking In Boston’ In Never-Before-Seen Footage From 1978
New footage of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Easy Skanking In Boston 78 – an extended live performance at the Boston Music Hall – has surfaced, offering fans a never-before-seen perspective of what became the band’s fifth live album.