Sound System Culture will be the toast of The Reggae Studies Unit of University of the West Indies upcoming 8th Global Reggae Conference, which is to be held during Reggae Month, February 2024, under the theme “A Century of Sound: Technology, Culture and Performance”.
The sound of Rastafarian music is expected to ring out at the Jamaica Defence Force’s National Poppy Appeal’s Festival of Remembrance at the Little Theatre this Sunday, as the Djembe-Kon Nyahbinghi drummers undertake a performance that the army has described as one which will be “chanelling Africa.”
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s use of gospel singer Rian Davis’ cover version of The Righteous Twins 1969 song Satan You Can’t Prevail in a social media post, calling for the capture of wanted man Omar “Satan” Fogo, has left Jamaicans in stitches.
An especially active week by some of Dancehall’s biggest stars, including the Queen Spice, Shaggy and Popcaan, marks this iteration of DancehallMag‘s music roundup.
Jamaican Reggae singer Lila Iké is featured on British singer Jorja Smith’s new album, Falling or Flying.
Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj recently shared a message of self-love with Queen Ladi Gangsta, who has been navigating a tumultuous relationship with her husband, Duane “Dowey” Scarlet.
There’s a serene yet celebratory essence that encircles Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz. Indeed, his fourth studio album Take It Easy was released today, but he’s also undulating in sagacity by catering to his psychological well-being.
Bounty Killer has voiced concern about the quality of the mixing and production of much of the new music being recorded in Jamaica and the mushrooming of “disposable” songs.
Sean Paul is celebrating the 18th anniversary of his third album, The Trinity, and the Grammy Award-winning superstar reminded his fans that the platinum-certified project took three full years to be completed in Jamaica.
Dancehall artist Razor B and his wife Ranjini Cassup are celebrating 30 years of marriage. It’s quite the standout in the context of a genre that promotes a Casanova lifestyle, though veteran deejay Yellowman has been married to Rosie Foster for 38 years, while Shabba Ranks and Michelle Gordon are going strong 31 years later.
Reggae legend Peter Tosh was extorted by police in Nigeria, and almost had a confrontation with members of the security forces, whilst on his first ever trip to Africa, a story very few people know about, but which his manager, Copeland Forbes, witnessed live and direct.
New school meets the old in the tender exchange between Marica Griffiths and Brick & Lace’s Nyanda on Pack Up N Gwaan, a track from the Reggae veteran’s recently released album, Golden.
Born Fighter artist Jahshii says he’s “Numb” in his new song, released on September 25. The embattled Dancehall star has once again chronicled his strength and willpower to overcome adversities through his music.
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul will be embarking on the Canadian leg of his ‘Summa Hot Tour’ this November.
Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid has claimed 2023, as his own “year of touring,” this as he announced a 14-city tour of the United States set for October.
When it comes to teaming up with Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artists, American singer Mýa is among the most prolific, probably eclipsed only by Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy, who boasts over 20 such collaborations.
Veteran deejay Mr. Lexx hasn’t only produced some of Dancehall’s top anthems, but offspring to continue the ‘Palmer’ legacy of musical excellence.
Houston rap legend Bun B has credited the fusion of Reggae, Roots Reggae, and Gangster Rap for the success of his iconic Hip Hop group UGK, and revealed that the original version of one of their hit tracks, Cocaine In The Back Of The Ride, was initially a Bob Marley-inspired song that Rita Marley refused to clear.
Jamaican producer Stephen ‘Di Genuis’ McGregor is calling for an end to the ‘pointless’ and sometimes uninformed conversations about the state of Dancehall music that often lead nowhere.
Stephen Marley’s fifth album, Old Soul, has opened at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, breaking his previous hot streak of four No.