Shaggy’s Debut Album Turns 30
While hardly the tour de force that some of his later works turned out to be, Shaggy’s debut album Pure Pleasure commands reverence as the pivotal point of origin from which his legendary career radiated.
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Jada Kingdom Connects With OVO’s Roy Woods For ‘That Thang,’ And 10 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.
Chronic Law Says He Sings Songs Of Self-Protection, Not Violence
Dancehall star Chronic Law, who was the most streamed artist on YouTube in Jamaica in 2022, insists that his gritty catalog does not primarily contain violent content, but rather songs about self-awareness and protection.
Interview: Lee Jaffe Talks 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley And The Wailers’ US Debut
Exactly fifty years ago will forever be etched in the memory of multi-disciplinary artist and musician Lee Jaffe.
Interview: Stonebwoy Talks ‘Life And Money’ With Russ, And The Influence Of Reggae And Dancehall On Afrobeats
Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy dropped a new remix of his track Life And Money with US rapper Russ today (Friday, July 28).
8 Takeaways From Reggae Sumfest 2023
Since its inception 30 years ago, Reggae Sumfest has always been a grandiose annual event in Jamaica.
Shokryme Released From Prison, Vows To ‘Change For The Better’
Dancehall artist Shokryme jokes that he got a crash course in Human Psychology 101 during his recent incarceration in the General Penitentiary (GP).
Jafrass Checks Out Of Hospital After Car Accident
Dancehall artist Jafrass checked himself out of the Kingston Public Hospital after surviving a car accident over the weekend.
Spice Reveals She Has Another Hernia That Is “Bigger Than The First Time”
Queen of Dancehall Spice says she has another hernia. During Tuesday’s episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, the seemingly worried singer admitted the medical issue to her cast mates after they noticed a distressed expression on her face.
Byron Messia’s Summer Hit Surges To No. 12 On UK Chart After Burna Boy Remix
Byron Messia’s summer hit Talibans has jumped seventeen places to No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart—thanks, in part, to a new remix with Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy.
Roze Don Wants Credit For Making Dancehall “Nice”
Deejay Roze Don is feeling unappreciated for his contributions to dancehall. The 24-year-old, who rose to prominence in 2021, has built a catalogue that has found favor on TikTok, resulting in songs like Little Bit, White Rum and First Night going viral.
Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley Shares Reggae Cover Of George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’
Four-time Grammy Award winner Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley is back with a Reggae interpretation of George Harrison’s timeless classic My Sweet Lord.
Shenseea Says She’s Choosing Collabs Wisely, Even Though She Has All The “Links”
In an industry where hasty alliances abound, Shenseea says she’s deliberate about who she chooses to collaborate with on each track.
The Story Of How Peter Tosh’s Threats To Kill Mick Jagger Turned Into Tunes
The charismatic and mercurial Reggae legend Peter Tosh is reported to have once threatened to harm Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger over wanting to be released from his recording contract.
Reggae Sumfest 2023: The Top 10 Best Performances
Reggae Sumfest culminated its pearl jubilee on the weekend and it’s fair to say the Downsounds Record team balanced the ‘trending’ with the trendsetters.
Tina (Fka HoodCelebrityy) Gets Emotional About Growing Up As A DACA Kid In New York
Jamaican singer Tina, formerly known as HoodCelebrityy, was moved to tears as she discussed her life growing up as a DACA kid in the Bronx, New York.
Stefflon Don ‘Pops’ Up On Timelines In A Black Bikini: “Yes, I’m Single…”
British-Jamaican singer Stefflon Don ‘popped’ up on timelines yesterday to let everyone know she’s still single by way of an upcoming track with Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Bnxn FKA Buju.
Japan’s Mighty Crown Wants Other Asian Sounds To ‘Rise To The Occasion’
Japan’s Mighty Crown selectors have revealed that a major part of their decision to retire as sound system DJs after 32 years, is to enable other Asian sounds to ‘rise to the occasion’.
Nicki Minaj Celebrates Silver Cat’s 1994 Song ‘Fowl Affair’
Nicki Minaj took time out to celebrate veteran Dancehall artist Silver Cat’s Fowl Affair, even while promoting her upcoming album Pink Friday 2.
Sinéad O’Connor, Who Had A Love Affair With Reggae Music, Dead At Age 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer and activist who once referred to Jamaican male artists as her “biggest inspiration” and the country’s nationals as “the greatest people on Planet Earth”, has died at the age of 56.