Chevelle Franklyn Turns 50: Her Ten Best Dancehall And Gospel Songs
Jamaican singer Chevelle Franklyn, one of the most illustrious voices to ever grace Reggae music, celebrates her 50th birthday today.
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Blvk H3ro’s ‘Runaway’ And 11 More New Songs
Every week our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Fred Locks Says Rastafarian Elders Had Some Rather Unflattering Nicknames For Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, And Bunny Wailer
Rastafari’s Nyahbinghi and Bobo Ashanti elders had refused to embrace the legendary trio of Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh in their heydays but instead bestowed some rather unflattering nicknames upon the men, according to veteran Reggae artist Fred Locks.
Ras Iyah V Blasts ‘Fake’ Reggae Rastas: “Whole Heap A Dem A Drunkard”
‘Peter Tosh Legalize It’ Awardee Ras Iyah V has lamented what he says is the fact that many Reggae artists, who sport dreadlocks are not true adherents to Rastafari, but really sport the hairstyle to attract attention from the international Reggae audience, and are bringing the faith into disrepute.
‘For The Love of Reggae’ – Movie Documentary Coming Soon
Movie producer Marcia Deans, a native of Spanish Town, is set to make waves not only with her upcoming documentary, ‘For the Love of Reggae,’ but also with her groundbreaking strides in introducing cutting-edge technology to bolster the Jamaican film industry.
Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter Wants Apology For “Very Insulting” Scene In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie
Morna Dodd, daughter of the late Studio One producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, has expressed strong disapproval of how her father is depicted in the recently released film Bob Marley: One Love.
Capleton Returns With ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From’ In 2024, After Five Year Break
Dancehall-Reggae star Capleton, the conceptualizer of the popular charity show ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From,’ has revealed that the event will be back on the entertainment calendar in 2024 after a five year hiatus.
El Benzo Teams Up With Nhance For ‘Pain Remix’
Ever since US-based dancehall artist El Benzo got shot by unknown assailants last year, he has changed his focus to music, recording a slew of songs talking about his experiences in the street.
Shayy Soprano Is ‘El Numero Uno’
Brooklyn raised Dancehall artist Shayy Soprano is a big fan of telenovellas, which has served as the inspiration behind her latest single, El Numero Uno.
The Story Behind The Song: How Anthony ‘Sangie’ Davis Wrote Bob Marley’s ‘Wake Up And Live’
Anthony “Sangie” Davis, a songwriter, producer, and close friend of Bob Marley, recently shared how he composed the lyrics for Wake Up and Live, the closing track on the late Reggae icon’s Survival (1979) album.
Morgan Siblings Break Silence On Peetah’s Death, Announce March 7 Date For Memorial
Gramps, Taliba, and Lukes Morgan, three siblings of the late Peter “Peetah” Morgan, have shared heartfelt tributes on Instagram, remembering the former lead singer of their family’s renowned reggae group, Morgan Heritage.
Masego’s ‘Navajo’ Certified Silver In The UK
Navajo, the 2017 track by Jamaican-American singer Masego, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
Bounty Killer Rejoices At Removal Of Dennis Meadown, Everald Warmington: “Patty Pan Politricks Done”
Bounty Killer is rejoicing at the resignation of errant politician Everald Warmington, the former Minister of Works and the banishment of former PNP Caretaker for North Trelawny, Dennis Meadows, describing both men as undesirables, who are “thinking like common criminals”.
Remembering Peetah Morgan: 20 Essential Songs From Morgan Heritage
In honor of Peetah Morgan's enduring legacy with Morgan Heritage, DancehallMag highlights 20 essential songs from the band's rich catalog.
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ ‘Exodus’ Certified Silver In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ hit song Exodus, the title track from the Reggae band’s 1977 album, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
Major Lazer, Nyla’s ‘Light It Up’ Goes Triple Platinum In The UK
Light It Up, a 2015 track by Major Lazer and Brick N Lace’s Nyla Thorbourne, is now certified triple platinum in the United Kingdom.
Grange Urges Musicians To Make Use Of Entertainment E-Registry
Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has urged members of the music and entertainment fraternity to make use of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s (MCGES) National Registry of Entertainment Practitioners e-registry.During
‘Stay Tuned’: King Jammy Says His Music Museum Is Coming
Legendary Dancehall producer and talent scout King Jammy says his highly-anticipated museum, which will showcase his ‘musical life and times,’ is still on stream and will contain all of his equipment dating back to the 1960s when he made his foray into music production.
Sean Paul Weighs In On ‘Trinibad’ Artist’s Presence On INTERPOL’s Red List
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has weighed in on recent developments concerning ‘Trinibad’ artist KMan 6ixx, who has reportedly been barred from entering Guyana and St Kitts due to his presence on the International Police’s (INTERPOL) Red Notice list.
Wyclef Jean Drops Insightful Keynote About Music Ownership At IMC
Island Music Conference (IMC) attendees in Kingston, Jamaica, got an earful of genuine insights from none other than Wyclef Jean during his recent keynote speech.