Gregory Isaacs’ ‘Night Nurse’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Gregory Isaacs’ Night Nurse, the hit single from the Reggae icon’s 1982 album of the same name, crossed the 100-million-plays mark on Spotify on Saturday, April 29.
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Gully Bop Claims Skeng Stole His Style
Dancehall artist Gully Bop says meteoric star Skeng is using his flow. Though he couldn’t reference a track from the Gvnman Shift hitmaker to argue his point, Gully Bop said he’s not alone in this belief.
Lt Stitchie, Admiral Bailey, Pinchers To Lead Reggae Sumfest’s Tribute To King Jammy
Lloyd “King Jammy” James, the man regarded as the undisputed king of computerized, digital Reggae/Dancehall music, will be honored in a special tribute during Reggae Sumfest’s Concert Night Two on Saturday, July 22 in Montego Bay.
Fantan Mojah Still Wants To Be Added To Reggae Sumfest Line-Up
It appears as though Fire King Fantan Mojah’s fervent pleas to be added to this year’s staging of Reggae Sumfest have come to nought, even after catching the attention of the festival’s Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell.
Intence Says TikTok Has Displaced Sound System Selectors For Breaking New Dancehall Music
Yahoo Boyz artist Intence says he does not rely on sound system selectors, since Tiktok has displaced them as the reigning platform bringing new music and artists to the spotlight.
Dancehall Artists Weigh In On Jamaica’s Constitutional Reform Process
As Jamaica’s Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) commenced its town hall meetings series on Wednesday, some members of the Dancehall music fraternity have weighed in on some of the recommendations brought forward.
Jamaicans Unimpressed With Usain Bolt Statue In Trelawny: “Give The Man Back His Money!”
The news that preparation work for the erection of Clockwork producer Usain Bolt’s statue in Falmouth, Trelawny, is now underway, has irritated some Jamaicans.
Mezmo Roc One Releases Visuals For ‘Go Baby Go’
Dancehall fusion artist Mezmo Roc One soared to No. 1 on the UK iTunes Reggae Charts last weekend with his latest single, “Go Baby Go,” an Afrobeat-infused track with a feel-good vibe.
Popcaan’s Unruly Fest Heads To London
Popcaan’s Unruly Fest will be heading to London on November 30, 2023 for its first international staging.
Buju Banton, Spragga Benz Support Maroon Chief’s Call For Consultation On Jamaica’s Transition To A Republic
Buju Banton and Spragga Benz have thrown their support behind Accompong Maroon Chief Richard Currie, in his call for the Jamaican Government to consult with the Maroons in relation to the island becoming a Parliamentary Republic.
Minister Marion Hall Shares Luxurious Music Video For “I’m Doing Better”
Minister Marion Hall, formerly Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw, has released the official visuals for her latest single, I’m Doing Better.
Boom Dandimite Now Conscious After Scary Car Accident
Former Scare Dem crew member Boom Dandimite is now conscious after a car accident earlier this week.
Judge Orders Drake To Respond To Steely & Clevie’s Lawsuit
A federal judge in California has ordered Canadian rapper Drake and Reggaeton producer/rapper Wisin to respond to the mega copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the Jamaican producers Steely & Clevie and Count Shelly, DancehallMag has learned.
Spice To Be Honored In South Florida
Queen of Dancehall Spice will be honored for her work in music with “The Key To The Region” of Florida in a ceremony to be held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North on May 5.
Ziggy Marley Reveals First Look And Title For Bob Marley Movie At CinemaCon
Ziggy Marley shared a first-look trailer for the upcoming Bob Marley biopic at CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, on Thursday.
Shaggy Recalls That His Collaboration With Janet Jackson Came As A Surprise
Dancehall megastar Shaggy recently recalled how he didn’t know Janet Jackson would be on the first version of his Billboard-charting hit, Luv Me, Luv Me.
Jimmy Cliff’s ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ Becomes His First Song To Hit 100 Million Views On YouTube
Jimmy Cliff’s iconic cover of Johnny Nash’s 1972 classic I Can See Clearly Now just surpassed 100 million views on YouTube – the first of the Reggae icon’s songs to do so on the platform.
Intence Says He Has “Quality Control” Standards For His Music Now
Jamaican artist Intence says he has changed from releasing new music rapidly, due to what he describes as a need for “quality control” and the fact that he has been working on his upcoming album, titled Voyage.
Kanye West’s Reggae And Dancehall Samples: 10 Times He Tapped Jamaican Music
Over the course of his career, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, blending disparate genres and sounds into something entirely new.
Shenseea Says She Aims To Bridge The Gap Between Old And New School Dancehall
Dancehall/pop star Shenseea says she intends to help bridge the gap between the genre’s past and its future.