2023-12-01 06:12
Dancehall artist Masicka released his sophomore album, Generation Of Kings, on Friday (December 1). The 29-year-old offers the project to the world via Def Jam Recordings, led by the single… Read More
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News magazine covering Jamaican dancehall music, artists and culture
2023-12-01 04:55
Dancehall star Aidonia has announced that he will be taking a hiatus from recording music for a few months to focus on family and the birth of his soon-to-be-born child, but not before dropp… Read More
2023-11-30 23:06
After making an impact with his breakthrough single, Bingo Mi Bingo, dancehall artist Finga Quenga is banking his future success on a hard-hitting track dubbed Stuck Inna Mi Ways Read More
2023-11-30 22:57
Dancehall singjay Short Ghad has an urgent message for the Jamaican society which is plagued by chronic high rates of homicide and domestic violence: don’t kill Read More
2023-11-30 15:15
Dancehall artist Tenor Saw had once explained how he hastily crafted his iconic 1985 clash song Ring The Alarm during a soundclash between Youth Promotion, to which he was aligned, and three… Read More
2023-11-30 02:27
Minister Marion Hall has been in mommy mode since her grandniece and nephew moved into her Florida abode in July, but it’s not been without some challenges. Read More
2023-11-30 02:21
Jamaican artists Byron Messia, Teejay, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Ding Dong and Nadg are all on the lineup for this year’s staging of Hot 97’s Winter Jam Read More
2023-11-29 19:28
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend Max Romeo, describing it as a “fishing expedition,” acc… Read More
2023-11-29 19:28
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend Max Romeo, describing it a “fishing expedition,” accord… Read More
2023-11-29 03:59
Dancehall singer Vanessa Bling is receiving her flowers following a well-received performance at Indigo at the O2 in London, England, on Sunday Read More
2023-11-29 01:49
Jennifer Lopez is set to release a new single, Can’t Get Enough, which creatively interpolates lyrics and melody from I’m Still In Love With You, a 1967 classic by the “God… Read More
2023-11-29 01:43
Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks are the voices behind Jeymes Samuel’s Hallelujah Heaven, one of the first offerings from the star-studded soundtrack of The Book of Claren… Read More
2023-11-29 01:24
Dancer and choreographer Christina ‘Dancing Rebel’ Nelson continued her birthday celebrations on Monday when she copped a brand new 2024 Honda SUV Read More
2023-11-29 01:09
The ‘Top Gyal’ Shaneil Muir has come out in complete defense of her fiancé after some naysayers shared negative comments about him when she revealed his identity last week… Read More
2023-11-29 00:30
Having acquired the moniker ‘Jamaican Santa Claus’ due to his philanthropic efforts, businessman and artist manager Romeich Major will be partnering with his associates at Pickne… Read More
2023-11-28 15:34
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer doesn’t mince words when it comes to his criticism of modern Dancehall Read More
2023-11-28 15:14
Dancehall artist Demarco has struck back at Renee 6:30’s claim that he manipulated her out of earnings from his 2014 hit Puppy Tail, inspired by her dance move of the same name Read More
2023-11-28 14:43
Carrie Mullings, aka Mumma Canada, is a huge brand in Canada, and is well-known to Reggae artists who are trying to make it in the music industry. Read More
2023-11-28 14:26
Pop culture icon and philanthropist Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith is clapping back at trolls over her celebration of American Thanksgiving Read More
2023-11-27 15:37
Though some spectators tried to pit Wayne Marshall and Bounty Killer against each other in an online game of “who is more deserving of a national honour?” Read More
2023-11-27 03:32
Here’s what reggae star Singing Melody wants you to know: men fear getting hurt and that vulnerability, if misunderstood, can sometimes doom personal relationships Read More
2023-11-27 01:43
In his own words, Bounty Killer has a helpful disposition. But he also has a knack for talent development, most evident with his once formidable Alliance collective. Read More
2023-11-27 01:33
Every week, our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists Read More
2023-11-26 14:29
Hugh ‘Redman’ James, the producer of Flourgon‘s 1988 hit We Run Things, says he’s yet to receive compensation following the Dancehall artist’s successful lawsui… Read More
2023-11-25 15:16
Dancehall star Beenie Man dedicated a sentimental birthday post to his girlfriend Camille McIntosh on Thursday, but his followers were more preoccupied with his hair Read More
2023-11-25 14:52
Like some of his peers, reggae’s ‘Hot Ras’ I-Octane relocated to The States during the pandemic, where the entertainment scene proved more lively Read More
2023-11-25 04:02
Dancehall artist Masicka says his second studio album, Generation of Kings (G.O.K.), will be released on Friday, December 1 Read More
2023-11-25 03:02
VP Records has offered up a Reggae Christmas Classics covers album that became available on CD and digitally on Friday, November 24 Read More
2023-11-25 02:46
Trinidadian artist Queen Omega’s No Love Dubplate, which went viral over the summer, was officially released on streaming platforms via RCA, a division of Sony Music Entertai… Read More
2023-11-24 19:03
Producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James is in jubilant spirits ahead of the release of the reggae anthology dubbed ‘Redman International— We Run Tings’ on December 1 Read More
2023-11-24 17:52
Reggae and dancehall stalwart Capleton is encouraging younger artists to honour their forerunners.
“We just haffi mek the youths dem know seh humbleness is the key towards life and… Read More
2023-11-24 15:19
Negril — the tenth track on Burning Spear’s Grammy-nominated album No Destroyer, in which he pours adoration on the resort town — is being celebrated by the Negril Chamber… Read More
2023-11-24 05:21
Dancehall artist Dexta Daps will be gifting his fans his third studio album on his 38th birthday—January 12, 2024 Read More
2023-11-23 17:23
For Dancehall stalwart Bounty Killer, rhyming plays an integral role in songwriting, but it’s an art form he believes is lost upon the new crop of Jamaican artists. Read More
2023-11-23 01:21
Dancehall artist Spragga Benz is now Spragga El, according to his Sovereign State of Accompong national ID Read More
2023-11-22 13:47
Beenie Man said that when he penned the lyrics for Good Like Gold from his Grammy-nominated album Simma, he was determined that Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s voice had to be on it Read More
2023-11-22 13:46
Dancehall star Teejay says he prefers to write songs for the ladies as opposed to “bad man songs” after having heeded the advice of veterans Shaggy, Sean Paul, Mr Read More
2023-11-22 13:45
The ultra-busy Dancehall veteran Capleton, backed by his Prophecy band, is set to headline Negril’s first-ever staging of the Fyah in Da Ville concert series, this Saturday, November 2… Read More
2023-11-22 13:43
Vision Alexander, the man with credits for five out of the seven songs on Colors Of Royal by Julian Marley and Antaeus, says he was hopeful that the album would be nominated while the p… Read More
2023-11-21 22:34
Legendary Reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers has retained the poll position on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart, as well as the Year-End Reggae Albums… Read More
2023-11-21 18:30
Inner Circle’s bassist Ian Lewis left tongues wagging on social media following his recent Television Jamaica interview in which he called for the “return of drum and bass”… Read More
2023-11-21 02:00
Spice, the ever-fashionable Queen of Dancehall, thoroughly enjoyed her trip to Calgary in Alberta, Canada last week Read More
2023-11-21 00:39
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer believes late deejay Merciless didn’t do enough to make himself a commercial star following their memorable Sting clash in 2000. Read More
2023-11-21 00:21
Beenie Man has likened his Grammy-nominated Simma album to its 1997 counterpart, Many Moods of Moses, but asserts that the new album surpasses its predecessor Read More
2023-11-20 15:32
With an enviable career loaded with quality records, established music producer Donovan ‘Don Corleon’ Bennett doesn’t just sprinkle his magic on any old project Read More
2023-11-20 14:55
Canadian rapper Drake expressed his admiration for two classic Sizzla Kalonji songs at Tyrone “T-rex” Edwards’ ‘Nostalgia’ Karaoke Party in Toronto over the wee… Read More
2023-11-20 13:21
Beenie Man has affirmed that he not only masterminded the creation of Zim-Dancehall, Zimbabwe’s local adaptation of Jamaican Dancehall, but also invented the term, quashing claims made… Read More
2023-11-19 21:38
Legendary ska singer Derrick Morgan has shared the story of his relationship with his daughter Queen Ifrica, including their initial connection when she reached adulthood and later falling o… Read More
2023-11-19 15:59
Neko Malcolm, the youngest son of Dancehall artist Gully Bop, has stepped up to play a major role in the burial arrangements for his father Read More
2023-11-19 03:54
Unlike his reaction in 2022, when he bemoaned the fact that American band SOJA had won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, Bounty Killer has indicated that he’s pleased with the ca… Read More
2023-11-19 00:14
New York rapper/songwriter Pardison Fontaine has delivered quite the clap back to Megan Thee Stallion’s Cobra with his new single Thee Person – released on Friday… Read More
2023-11-18 23:10
Ska music legend Derrick Morgan has recalled how a 1994 accident changed the trajectory of his life, leaving him with a physical disability Read More
2023-11-18 22:27
In his latest release, Dear Dancehall, Byron Messia addressed the controversy surrounding his previous remarks about the genre Read More
2023-11-18 16:45
Dancehall artist Vanessa Bling has copped herself a 2024 Range Rover Sport SVR, opting for it over a Mercedes G Wagon Read More
2023-11-17 22:29
Beenie Man‘s Who Am I, produced by Jeremy Harding on the Playground riddim, is now certified Gold in the United States, over 26 years after its release Read More
2023-11-17 18:02
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has reacted to Snoop Dogg’s announcement that he is “giving up smoke,” a statement which has caused speculation about whether or not the rappe… Read More
2023-11-17 05:13
Jamaican artist Shenseea is set to appear on Busta Rhymes‘ feature-packed 11th studio album, Blockbusta, on a track titled Open Up with Chris Brown Read More
2023-11-17 01:53
Legend, the Bob Marley & The Wailers’ greatest hits collection, has now spent 200 non-consecutive weeks at the No Read More
2023-11-15 23:11
Grammy-nominated artist Protoje is expanding his creative horizon with the release of his first children’s book, “Here Comes The Morning.” Read More
2023-11-15 18:12
Reggae icon Burning Spear continues to showcase his commitment to his core beliefs with his latest offering, the Grammy-nominated album No Destroyer Read More
2023-11-15 15:47
Neville Garrick, friend and former art director for Bob Marley, has passed away. He was 73. Read More
2023-11-15 15:22
Dancehall singjay Kalado is pursuing his childhood dream of being a visual artist.
The Make Me Feel entertainer is pursuing animation studies at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and… Read More
2023-11-15 15:16
Dancehall star Teejay says dancer Gabbidon had reached out to him almost a year ago to come up with a song to complement the Drift dance, but it took him a while to get a fitting beat Read More
2023-11-15 15:08
Reggae star Luciano has said it was the ‘unacceptable’ actions of Sizzla Kalonji and the late Jesse Jendah that caused him to make what he described as a “heartrending depa… Read More
2023-11-14 20:07
Jamaican star Teejay has revealed that his hit track Drift, which he credits as the “fastest song” he’s ever created and which he initially thought was “trash,”… Read More
2023-11-14 17:29
Deejay Tu-Lox is among a few thriving podcasters in the Dancehall space, but before he started the My Tu-Sense Podclass in 2020, his mental health was on the decline. Read More
2023-11-14 16:51
In response to a growing call for more female-focused tracks in Dancehall music, Wayne J has released Open Up, a deliberate nod to his female fan base, addressing the current gap in the genr… Read More
2023-11-14 16:30
Reggae star Luciano has taken issue with what he says is the unprofessional manner with which some young artists are conducting themselves, their poor deportment, and, among other things, th… Read More
2023-11-14 16:04
Traffic Blocking deejay General Degree, is set to headline Negril’s Different Strokes, one of the biggest retro party series events on the entertainment calendar in western Jamaica, at… Read More
2023-11-14 15:53
During Dancehall Night at Reggae Sunsplash 1989, unbeknownst to many patrons, veteran Josey Wales had his compatriot Ninjaman scampering to escape what was said to be was a potential “… Read More
2023-11-13 15:22
Ras Iyah V, one of the 2017 Peter Tosh Legalize It Awardees, is urging the Jamaican government to establish a Ganja Research Centre in honor of the late Reggae Legend and cannabis legalizati… Read More
2023-11-13 02:01
Much has been said about singer-turned-influencer Wayne Marshall receiving the national honour of Order of Distinction last month, but he’s choosing to embrace the positives. Read More
2023-11-13 01:50
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has urged music producers to continue churning out songs in order to build their catalogs, even if their contributions to the music they play a pivotal role… Read More
2023-11-13 01:05
Ghananian artist Shatta Wale has come out in defence of his nemesis Stonebwoy, after some of his compatriots took to social media to jeer the Everything artiste for missing out on a Grammy n… Read More
2023-11-12 01:30
Dancehall superstar Shabba Ranks narrowly avoided a dangerous on-stage accident at Reggae Sunsplash 1991, reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s fiery mishap during a Pepsi commercial shoot… Read More
2023-11-11 23:58
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond has announced that she will be a brand and social media ambassador for the multinational retail corporation Walmart Read More
2023-11-11 00:26
By all indications, Kailani Alcock, daughter to singer Jah Cure and fitness coach Kamila McDonald, is a budding star Read More
2023-11-11 00:08
The Skatalites’ instrumental for Welcome You Back Home, the 1964 duet featuring Jamaica’s Queen of Ska Doreen Shaffer and Barbadian singer Jackie Opel, is the soundtrack for a ne… Read More
2023-11-10 22:32
Boston-based radio broadcaster and music selector Junior Rodigan says Grammy voters have erred by not selecting Blvk H3ro’s On A Mission to be among the five contenders for the Best Re… Read More
2023-11-10 22:15
Amid suggestions that free-to-air radio is fast-becoming irrelevant, the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has pointed out that the media form remains very important to the music industry, despi… Read More
2023-11-10 22:03
Tony Rebel has declared his 1991 hit song Sweet Jamaica, a track which venerates Jamaica’s beauty and allure, while outlining the serious issues the island faces, as the unofficial nat… Read More
2023-11-10 20:53
Kabaka Pyramid has called for national support for Jamaica’s creative sector, and for local authorities to put structures in place to allow persons involved in musical and cultural act… Read More
2023-11-10 20:28
Janelle Monáe’s genre-bending album, The Age of Pleasure, which credited several Jamaican artists and producers, is one of the eight albums nominated for ‘Album Of The Yea… Read More
2023-11-10 16:31
Buju Banton’s Born for Greatness, Beenie Man’s Simma, Collie Buddz’s Cali Roots Riddim 2023, Burning Spear’s No Destroyer, and Julian Marley & Antaeus’ Colo… Read More
2023-11-10 07:25
Dancehall artist Thesarus addresses the fragility and complexities of human life with his haunting new single, Who Knows Read More
2023-11-10 02:40
The family of legendary ska singer Derrick Morgan has retained attorney at law Charles Ganga-Singh in Jamaica to pursue legal action against Morgan’s daughter Ventrice ‘Queen Ifr… Read More
2023-11-09 22:13
One of the wonders of rap superstar Nicki Minaj’s versatility is her ability to tap into different accents Read More
2023-11-09 22:01
Bounty Killer is of the view that the 90s represented the pinnacle of Dancehall music, a standard that current eras cannot match Read More
2023-11-09 21:44
Kabaka Pyramid has called for freedom for the people of Palestine, who have been displaced after coming under siege from the Israeli military Read More
2023-11-09 21:32
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man may be the lone flag bearer for the Dancehall genre when nominations for the 66th annual Grammy Awards are announced on Friday Read More
2023-11-09 21:11
Grammy-winning Dancehall artist Shaggy has introduced his very own channel on SiriusXM, dubbed ‘Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio’ Read More
2023-11-09 02:42
When it comes to her Dancehall catalog, Shenseea admits there are songs that have far exceeded her expectations, like Rebel and Lighter with Tarrus Riley Read More
2023-11-09 01:57
Producer David ‘Ireland Boss’ Ireland has been the subject of attention due to his decision not to sell the summer hit V6 by Malie Donn, despite interest from major record labels… Read More
2023-11-08 18:16
Twenty-eight years after Reggae artist Mikey Spice scored his big breakthrough with his cover version of American R&B singer Barry White’s hit song Practice What You Preach, Bounty… Read More
2023-11-07 18:17
Dancehall artist Teejay received a hearty welcome from Afrobeats star Davido as he touched down on an airport tarmac in Nigeria Read More
2023-11-07 00:02
As is the desire for many parents, Jenny Beckett, mother of Dancehall artist Cham, wanted her son to get a college education Read More
2023-11-06 23:34
Dancehall stalwart Bounty Killer may have been cross, angry and miserable about a naked man appearing in the visuals for his 2001 Hey Baby hit with rock band No Doubt, but it wasn’t th… Read More
Remembering Michael “Ibo” Cooper: His Thoughts On Jamaican Artists Who Refuse IP And Business Advice
2023-11-06 22:02
Michael “Ibo” Cooper once rued the fact that entertainers within the Reggae/Dancehall music industry, who have refused to listen to persons with the music business acumen and req… Read More
2023-11-06 20:41
The Unruly Boss Popcaan has teamed up with British shoemaker Clarks to debut a customized Wallabee Boot on November 10, 2023 Read More
2023-11-06 15:31
Congratulations have been coming in for the King of Lovers Rock Reggae Beres Hammond following the presentation of his honourary doctorate at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus gr… Read More
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