Dancehall Artist Gully Bop Dead At 62
Gully Bop, whose rags-to-riches rise from a homeless, down-on-his-luck man to a Dancehall star, is dead at age 62.
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Ahead of the release of his first Afrobeats album, self-proclaimed King of African Dancehall Shatta Wale has declared that he has graduated from the Jamaican genre.
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Sean Paul, Wayne Marshall, and others, are among a number of Jamaican entertainers who took to social media today after a terrifying earthquake struck the island.
Popcaan Rocks Leafy Outfit At World Creole Music Festival In Dominica
Everyone knows that Popcaan loves his greens—whether it’s weed or food. Over the weekend, however, the Jungle Justice deejay took his creativity up a notch by sporting a leaf-covered two-piece set for a performance at the World Creole Music Festival in Dominica.
Mr. Vegas Says Vybz Kartel Can Never Be ‘King Of Dancehall’
Mr. Vegas says incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel can never be the ‘King of Dancehall’ as he doesn’t make Dancehall music.
Isaiah Laing Promises “Fire” Lineup For Sting 2023
Supreme Promotions chairman and founder of Sting, Isaiah Laing, says in another two weeks, he will be releasing the names of “at least two of the 10 giants of Dancehall” whom he wants to grace the show on Boxing Day this year.
Bounty Killer On National Awards: “What’s A OD To A OG”
Bounty Killer has broken his silence amidst calls for him to receive the Order of Distinction (OD), Jamaica’s sixth-highest honor, for his contribution to the development of Dancehall music.
Romain Virgo Shares His Secret To Longevity In Reggae Music
In a musical age that issues a hot name every two to three years before skipping next, singer Romain Virgo stands tall as a mainstay in reggae music, even 16 years after coming on the scene.
Bob Andy’s 20 Best Songs, Ranked On His Birthday
Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson, the veteran whose career spanned decades, is widely recognized as one of the most influential Reggae artists ever.
Dancehall Queen Carlene Endorses ‘Dancehall Week’ In Jamaica
Dancehall Queen Carlene is endorsing the move to have an official Dancehall Week starting in Reggae Month 2024.
Interview: 47 Ronzy, Dwayne Bravo Talk New Music, Working Together, And Future Plans
Trinidadian recording artist 47 Ronzy has been working hard to actualize her dream of becoming an international act one day.
Fantan Mojah: “Reggae Is The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Jamaica”
‘Fire King’ Fantan Mojah rubbished sentiments being expressed in some quarters of the music industry that Reggae and Dancehall are on the decline.
Teejay Flexes With New Mercedez-Benz
Things continue to look up for the ‘Uptop Boss’ Teejay, who copped a brand new Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG Coupè!
Wesrok Looks To Tap Into Asian Market With ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ Remix
Jamaican country reggae singer Wesrok is scheduled to perform in India next January. His latest single is Perfectly Imperfect (Remix), a spicy take on a song which was previously released in August.
“We Are More Than Ready,” Attorney Bert Samuels Says Ahead Of Vybz Kartel’s Valentine’s Day Appeal
Dancehall fans mounted fresh concerns over the health of Vybz Kartel as it emerged that his attorneys had won an expedited appeal hearing for the incarcerated Dancehall artist and three other men.
Vybz Kartel’s Privy Council Appeal: Hearing Moved Up To February 2024
An appeal hearing for incarcerated Dancehall artists Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, and two other men will take place in the United Kingdom-based Privy Council—Jamaica’s final appellate court—between February 14 and 15, 2024.
Masicka On His Influences And Pursuit Of Dancehall Greatness
Dancehall artist Masicka has set a ten-year goal for himself: to become one of the greatest artists in the genre.
How Admiral Tibet Stays In Shape At Age 63
Veteran Reggae artist Admiral Tibet is 63 and still rocking a six-pack! The Leave People Business Alone singer, who caught the ladies’ attention when he shed his jacket during his electrifying performance at the Peter Tosh 79th birthday celebrations in Belmont Westmoreland over the weekend, told DancehallMag in a subsequent interview that he has put much effort into maintaining his physique and that diet and exercise have been essential parts of his wellness regimen.
Dancehall Artist Shokryme Rebrands To Seysoh
When it comes to rebrands, Dancehall artist Shokryme subscribes to the book of playwright William Shakespeare, who famously wrote: “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”.