7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming This Month
Here are seven Reggae and Dancehall songs, released over the last month, that are worth streaming.
The Latest
Nicki Minaj Hails Skeng, Tommy Lee’s ‘Protocol’ As The “Baddest” Song In Years
Super Bass rapper Nicki Minaj has hailed Skeng and Tommy Lee Sparta’s Protocol as the “baddest” song to be released in years.
Sean Paul Says Dancehall Is Not Just ‘Summer Music,’ Lists Skeng, Jahshii As Ones To Watch
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul was at pains to explain that Dancehall music is not restricted to happy, sing-along, dancing tracks reserved for the summertime, as some North Americans tend to believe, during his recent interview on The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 FM.
Interview: Skeng, Jahshii Producer John Coop Working Towards Grammy Win
John Coop has not yet reached the two-year milestone as a Dancehall producer, but despite that, he is sure of his goals which include several Grammy awards, Billboard plaques, and to reach the success level of the famed record executive, DJ Khaled.
Lieutenant Stitchie Shares Teachable Moment For Upcoming Dancehall Artists: “Homework…Go Practice”
Dancehall legend Lieutenant Stitchie went back into schoolteacher mode on Tuesday, as he reeled out open instructions on the fundamentals of Dancehall deejaying to his fans, even using formal terminologies embedded in the glossary of singing.
Sean Paul Says Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Incident Was A Shock
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul added his voice to the Tory Lanez/Megan Thee Stallion fiasco during an interview with Fox on Monday (April 25).
Shenseea Under Fire From Megan Thee Stallion Fans For Following Tory Lanez
Shenseea faced backlash from Megan Thee Stallion fans who called her out for following rapper Tory Lanez on Twitter.
Burna Boy’s ‘On The Low’ Certified Gold In The US
Nigerian singer Burna Boy’s On The Low, an Afrobeat/Dancehall fusion love song, is now certified Gold in the United States three years after its release.
Shenseea Not “Freaky Enough” For Bobby Shmurda
Like his idol Vybz Kartel said over a decade ago, Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda says he too loves “freaky girls” and joked that Blessed singer Shenseea was too “sweet” to make the cut.
Konshens’ Pregnant Wife Latoya Spence Found After She Was Reported Missing In Miami
Latoya Ameik Spence (nee Wright), the wife of Dancehall star Konshens, has been found after she was listed as a missing person by the Miami Police Department.
Jahmiel’s ‘Legend’ Misses Billboard Debut After First Week Album Sales
Jahmiel’s recently released sophomore album Legend has failed to debut on the sales and streaming-driven Billboard Reggae Albums chart dated April 30.
Sean Paul Wants More Jamaican Music Professionals In The Recording Academy
After Virginia-based band SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, fellow nominee Sean Paul says there are absolutely no hard feelings on his end, despite the uproar that followed in Jamaica.
Govana Says Skeng Reminds Him Of Old Persona Deablo
“Skeng remind me so much of Deablo, mi old self,” Dancehall star Govana shared about the Gvnman Shift deejay, who has been making strides on the local and international scenes.
Starzplus Music Opens Posh New Studio In Montego Bay
The Starzplus Music label, located in Montego Bay, will be officially opening the doors of its new state-of-the-art studios to the public on April 30.
Masicka Shows Off His 2021 Plaques And Awards
Dancehall deejay Masicka recently showed off five shiny plaques and awards commemorating his musical achievements in 2021, which include two Billboard plaques, two IRIE FM Music Awards, and a German Gold plaque.
Lanae Inks Brand Ambassadorship Deal With Micro-Financing Solutions Ltd
Dancehall singjay Lanae recently inked a brand ambassador deal with Micro-Financing Solutions Ltd. “She is a young dynamic upcoming artiste who sings clean, fun songs that appeal to a wide cross section of our society.
British DJ Tim Westwood “Strongly Rejecting” Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Veteran British Disc Jockey Tim Westwood, known in Dancehall circles for his mixtapes and extensive interviews with Jamaican artists, says he is “strongly rejecting” all allegations of wrongdoing after he was accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behavior by several women in his home country.
Jah Cure Returns To Court Next Month Ahead Of New Trial For Attempted Murder
While the trial triggered by an appeal lodged by the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service against Jah Cure‘s acquittal on attempted murder charges is still months away, there is a pro forma court date scheduled for May 17 for the Behind These Prison Walls singer.
How Sting & Shaggy Came Up With Idea For Sinatra Reggae Covers (Hint: Beers Were Involved)
American singer and actor Frank Sinatra remains a topic of discussion among other great musicians, two of which happen to be Shaggy, and former The Police frontman, Sting.
Tanya Stephens To Release New Album In July
Acclaimed Dancehall artist and songwriter Tanya Stephens’ 10th studio album is scheduled to be released in July.