Revisit NotNice’s Pulsating ‘Street Vybz’ Riddim
The nostalgia of 2010 Dancehall music pervades with producer NotNice gearing up to re-release his prolific Street Vybz riddim.
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Dancehall Veteran Grindsman Reflects On Vybz Kartel Flipping ‘Benz Punany’
Dancehall veteran Grindsman said he had experienced a career resurgence in 2010, when Vybz Kartel flipped his 1990 track Benz Punaney.
Koffee Reiterates That She’s Not A Rasta: “Now I Eat All The Meats”
Jamaican superstar Koffee has affirmed that she is not a Rastafarian, explaining that she has switched from being a pescatarian (someone who adds seafood to a vegetarian diet) to eating various types of meats, including pork.
30 Stars For Rebel Salute’s 30th Anniversary In 2024
Unlike the 2023 staging, when approximately 60 artists graced the Rebel Salute stage, next year there will be a total of 30 big names in Reggae who will perform for longer periods, which, according to promoter Tony Rebel, is what ‘Saluters’ have been clamoring for.
French Ambassador Olivier Guyonvarch Says France Is World’s No 2. Reggae Country
Moments after stepping onto the Rebel Salute launch stage on Thursday, tearing up his scripted speech and setting it aside, French Ambassador Olivier Guyonvarch declared that his homeland is the No.
Teejay Reacts To Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith’s ‘Drift’ Dance Moves
A video of Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamina Johnson Smith expertly dancing up a storm to Teejay’s Drift has left tongues wagging on social media, including that of the Up Top Boss.
Nicki Minaj Calls Beenie Man The Inspiration Behind New Song
Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj is hailing Dancehall veteran Beenie Man as the inspiration behind her new song Just the Memories.
Christopher Martin Celebrates Daughter’s Schools’ Challenge Quiz Victory
Jamaican artist Christopher Martin has bragging rights after his daughter Kris-Sarai Martin and her teammates from the Creative Kids Learning Academy in Kingston walked away as this year’s Television Jamaica (TVJ) Junior Schools’ Challenge Quiz Winner.
Why Ishawna Rarely Posts Her Performances
She’s an established dancehall artist, but Ishawna’s social media accounts primarily highlight her luxurious, soft life.
Shenseea, Fantasia, And Missy Elliot Sample Dawn Penn’s ‘No, No, No’ For ‘The Color Purple’ Soundtrack
Hell No! (Reprise) – Missy Elliot Remix, a new collaboration between American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, Jamaican singer Shenseea, and American rapper Missy Elliot off The Color Purple movie soundtrack, burrows heavily from Dawn Penn‘s Dancehall version of You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No), released in 1993.
Vybz Kartel Reunites With Children, Fiancé During “Family Day” At Prison: See Photos
‘King Of Dancehall’ Vybz Kartel has shared new photos of himself reuniting with fiancé Sidem Oztürk, and his sons Likkle Vybz and Likkle Addi for the first time since 2016.
Teejay’s ‘Drift’ Remix With Davido, And 10 More New Songs
Every week, DancehallMag highlights new and notable Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Masicka’s ‘G.O.K.’ Sales Consistent With A Hit Dancehall Album, But It Could Have Done Better, Says Contractor
Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards, principal of Contractor Music Group, praised Masicka‘s Generation of Kings (G.O.K.) for its initial success in the US but believes the album could have made a bigger splash with a crossover hit.
Producer Kyle Butler To Step Away From Studio Briefly To Focus On First Child
Music producer Kyle Butler will be taking a brief hiatus from hands-on music production as he prepares for fatherhood.
Chase & Status, Bou’s Dancehall-Inspired ‘Baddadan’ Certified Gold In The UK
Chase & Status and Bou’s EDM/Dancehall-inspired track Baddadan, featuring IRAH, Flowdan, Trigga and Takura, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom, just five months after its release.
Bounty Killer Asks Fans To Select Artists For His Reggae Sumfest Tribute: “Please Don’t Say Kartel Or Mavado”
Bounty Killer has called on his fans to help him select the artists, excluding Mavado and Vybz Kartel, whom they think should perform during Reggae Sumfest’s tribute to him at the event’s next staging in July 2024.
“That’s Cute,” Jada Kingdom Featured In Pardison Fontaine’s New Music Video
Rumored couple Jada Kingdom and Pardison Fontaine are living it up in the visuals for his new single, That’s Cute.
Bass Guitarist Earl ‘Bagga’ Walker Dead At 75
Bass guitarist Earl “Bagga” Walker died on Thursday in Maryland at age 75. His sister, Orleen Campbell, confirmed that he passed away at MedStar Hospital.
Babyface, Beres Hammond And Bounty Killer For Reggae Sumfest 2024
American singer Babyface and Jamaican acts Beres Hammond and Bounty Killer will be headlining the 2024 staging of Reggae Sumfest.
Tony Rebel Says Rastafari Remains Relevant In Reggae Despite “California Takeover”
Reggae/Dancehall veteran Tony Rebel says in spite of what is being touted as the California takeover of Reggae music, the influence of Rastafari on the genre remains relevant, and Jamaican acts still remain standard-bearers.