Tributes have been pouring in from far-flung corners of the earth, following the passing of alto saxophonist Lester Sterling, the last of three horns-men from the iconic Skatalites, the band which has the distinction of backing The Wailers’ first hit song Simmer Down.
Following a near decade-long stint at Pandora as its Reggae and Caribbean music curator, Diego Herrera will continue to move the region’s music forward as the newly appointed Director of Business Development for Ineffable Records – the label division of Ineffable Music Group.
Calton Coffie, the former lead singer of Inner Circle’s biggest hits, has passed away at the age of 68.
Following last week’s rejection of a new trial for rapper Tory Lanez by a Californian judge, podcaster Joe Budden is suggesting that the Say It singer model Vybz Kartel’s system of releasing music while behind bars.
Reggae singer Etana has announced that she’s working on the final album of her music career.
Siance singer Valiant says he will no longer release songs that promote the practice of witchcraft, especially since he has gone “corporate”.
Dancehall artist Kemar ‘Sauceboss’ Highcon is facing the possibility of a five years in prison for a third-degree charge of grand theft auto.
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man says that if Spice and his ex-wife D’Angel had set aside their differences earlier, then their No Worries collab would have been a hit.
Upcoming Dancehall artist Mad Daag6, a member of the 6ixx clan, was one of three men whose bullet-riddled bodies were found by residents a few days ago in Mount Zion, St.
Dancehall artist Skeng made an appearance in Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj’s official music video for Red Ruby Da Sleeze.
Dancehall artist Laden makes his bid for a summer anthem with Immortal – his first single since being released from prison in April this year.
Today, as Dancehall artists take to social media to reflect on and celebrate motherhood, we highlight a few of the moving tributes that honor the legacy of mothers at every level.
Every week our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Another prominent member of Dance Xpressionz, Shanice Caterpillar, has left the group. Dancer Shanice Caterpillar Her exit bears a similar story as foundation Xpressionz member Stacy, as well as Sashi and Special Black, all of whom announced their departure from the entity in March.
Producer Charles ‘Sponge Music’ Williston says he was intentional in choosing the crop of artists to be part of his most recent project—the Forgiven riddim.
Dancehall diss tracks are a dime a dozen. A gospel diss track? Not so much. British gospel deejay Minister Taf is airing out his grievances with Satan on his upcoming single Bam Bam, laced with personal experiences of the “little punk” trying to give him a “Job season” – a reference to the rich yet righteous man whose faith was wickedly tested by the devil.
Cedella Marley, the daughter of the legendary Bob Marley and wife Rita Marley shared a fetching throwback photo this week of Beyonce rocking a runway ensemble inspired by her iconic father.
Sister Carol, I Wayne, Agent Sasco, Queen Ifrica, Jah Mason, Natural Black, and Warrior King are set to headline the first-ever staging of Ital Food Fest, a one-day celebration of Ital cuisine, showcasing Jamaica and Rastafari’s role, as pioneers of what has now become the global plant-based movement.
Homely Girl and Cherry Oh Baby, hit cover songs recorded by the British Reggae band UB40, are now certified Silver in the United Kingdom (UK).
Inner Circle’s hit song Sweat (A La La La La Long) is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom (UK), over 30 years after its release.