2023-10-02 14:15
Ginjah will release a new album, Music Is Mine, on October 13.
The Never Lost My Way singer shared, through his social media, that his album will boast 19 tracks including Immigration, fo… Read More
Blog Directory > Arts & Entertainment Blogs > DancehallMag arts-and-entertainment Blog >
Dancehallmag Blog
dancehallmag.com
Blogarama's Sponsor
Tags:
rastafarian
tanya
minister marion hall
rian
album music
minister marion
prevail
reggae conference
ginjah
party
News magazine covering Jamaican dancehall music, artists and culture
2023-10-02 02:02
Jamaican singer Shenseea, who turns 27 today (October 1), continues to shake up the conversation around Dancehall and push boundaries in her quest to break into the international market Read More
2023-10-01 21:10
Singer Tanya Stephens doesn’t believe in policing women’s bodies, especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Read More
2023-10-01 15:10
“There’s not a third party. My choices are limited.”
That was among the key reasons given by Buju Banton, in explaining why he had no option but to throw his suppo… Read More
2023-10-01 02:52
For the people in the back with selective amnesia, Tifa has contributed several hits to dancehall and reggae music Read More
2023-10-01 02:43
Minister Marion Hall has been giving the signal over the last three weeks, that she will be opening a Jamaican restaurant in Florida, which will be given the name “Pot Ah Love.” Read More
2023-10-01 02:30
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 20… Read More
2023-10-01 02:25
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 Dj… Read More
2023-10-01 02:21
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… Read More
2023-09-30 04:16
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 Read More
2023-09-29 20:25
Jamaican Reggae singer Lila Iké is featured on British singer Jorja Smith’s new album, Falling or Flying Read More
2023-09-29 16:00
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… Read More
2023-09-29 14:17
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 un… Read More
Bounty Killer Says It’s Time For Dancehall To Step Up: “Production-Wise, Our Music Is Off-Parâ€
2023-09-28 23:38
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 Read More
2023-09-28 23:17
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 ye… Read More
2023-09-28 15:53
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, thou… Read More
2023-09-28 15:28
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 peop… Read More
2023-09-27 22:38
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 release… Read More
2023-09-27 22:10
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 willpo… Read More
2023-09-27 21:59
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul will be embarking on the Canadian leg of his ‘Summa Hot Tour’ this November Read More
2023-09-27 21:32
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 Read More
2023-09-27 14:26
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… Read More
2023-09-27 14:09
Veteran deejay Mr. Lexx hasn’t only produced some of Dancehall’s top anthems, but offspring to continue the ‘Palmer’ legacy of musical excellence Read More
2023-09-27 13:41
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 t… Read More
2023-09-27 13:16
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… Read More
2023-09-26 15:17
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 Read More
2023-09-26 03:47
Having mastered the Jamaican music market, Shenseea is focused on finding the missing link that will make her career take off in the United States. Read More
2023-09-26 03:02
St. Kitts-based Dancehall artist Byron Messia and producer Wayne Campbell are being sued by Jamaica MVP Imports Limited over alleged damage to the car rental company’s white BMW 316i f… Read More
2023-09-26 02:13
Dancehall deejay Bounty Killer is in jubilant spirits after his United Kingdom visa was reinstated.
The 5-Star General shared the exciting news via Instagram on Monday, alongsid… Read More
2023-09-25 23:15
Grammy-winning artist Stephen Marley says working with Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir on their new song Winding Roads reminded him of his iconic father, Bob Marley Read More
2023-09-25 19:48
Temperature—the 2005 hit by Dancehall superstar Sean Paul on Rohan “Jah Snowcone” Fuller’s Applause riddim—is now certified double platinum in th… Read More
2023-09-25 17:43
Though being in the United States is fitting since she’s signed to Interscope Records, Jamaican singer Shenseea has revealed that her move to the ‘land of opportunity’ was… Read More
2023-09-25 16:27
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths has come out in defense of Clement “Sir Coxone” Dodd, arguing that the legendary Studio One producer was innocent of accusations made by several vint… Read More
2023-09-25 15:46
Dancehall artist Aidonia and his wife Kimberly are expecting a baby boy!
The pair, who have been married since September 2016, held an invite-only baby shower and gender reveal on Sunday… Read More
2023-09-25 02:29
Jamaican artist TeeJay is urging fellow Dancehall artists to promote their music internationally.
In an Instagram video on Saturday, the Drift singer said he has noticed a patte… Read More
2023-09-24 20:31
Fans of the late King of Reggae will have to wait a bit longer for the premiere of Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley biopic, officially titled Bob Marley: One Love Read More
2023-09-24 19:57
Iconic music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier Clive Hunt has collaborated with vintage Reggae group The Pioneers for a new project, a cover of… Read More
2023-09-24 19:44
Dancehall champions Bounty Killer, Dave Kelly, and Cham are giving fans an inside look into life in The Bahamas, where they spent one month curating their newly-released EP Time Bomb. Read More
2023-09-24 19:36
Ziggy Marley has again taken aim at leaders of the world, this time for refusing to work together to remedy problems affecting the global population, and instead opting to incessantly wage u… Read More
2023-09-24 19:24
Reggae music is set to reign alongside tennis at the second staging of the World Tennis League (WTL) in Dubai, an event that Middle Eastern media have predicted will be an “unfor… Read More
2023-09-24 08:01
Skillibeng‘s Crocodile Teeth has been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, three years after its release Read More
2023-09-24 05:39
A hearing on several motions to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Dancehall production company Steely & Clevie has been rescheduled for October 20 Read More
2023-09-23 20:05
Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths has opened up about how she was betrayed and denied the opportunity to earn royalties from the original version of her mega-hit song Electric Boogie, on whic… Read More
2023-09-23 17:43
The magic of Dave Kelly’s Madhouse Productions has contributed several classics to Dancehall’s storybook, including Bounty Killer and Cham’s Another Level. Read More
2023-09-23 17:02
Curly Loxx, half of the duo Twin of Twins, says Buju Banton is in no position to play watchdog when he’s yet to admit to the wrongdoing that led to his 10-year incarceration on drug-re… Read More
2023-09-23 16:47
Bounty Killer has promised the release of a “straight reggae” album next year, but the wait is expected to continue for King of Kingston, after the Dancehall veteran revealed tha… Read More
2023-09-23 16:11
A 29 year-old labourer/shopkeeper, David ‘Mosiah’ Clarke, the brother of dancehall entertainer, Mluleki Clarke, popularly known as Jahshii, was shot and killed by unknown gunmen… Read More
2023-09-22 20:06
Popcaan’s latest single Rite A Foot epitomizes the Dancehall star’s unruly nature behind gritty lyrics that serve both to warn and intimidate Read More
2023-09-22 19:48
Why You Waiting? the track by Jamaican-born UK-based Dancehall artist Doktor featuring Agent Sasco has been included on the EA Sports FC 24 (formerly FIFA) soundtrack Read More
2023-09-22 01:48
Right after dropping her son off to school this morning, reggae/dancehall singjay D’Angel headed over to St Read More
The Night Bob Marley & The Wailers Upstaged Lionel Richie & The Commodores At Madison Square Gardens
2023-09-22 01:40
Peter Tosh’s former manager Copeland Forbes, on Tuesday, relished the anniversary of the night Bob Marley and the Wailers, who were opening acts, upstaged Lionel Richie and his Commodo… Read More
2023-09-21 23:18
Dancehall-reggae icon Sister Carol has teamed up with her daughter Nakeeba Amaniyea for Be Alone, a liberating female anthem on an airy uptempo beat that channels nostalgic lovers’ roc… Read More
2023-09-21 15:01
Dancehall star Bounty Killer recently opened up about his prolonged inability to travel to the United States, a situation the 51-year-old has described as “devastating” to his mu… Read More
2023-09-21 06:20
A recent stop at the doctor’s office has Dancehall star Shenseea breathing a sigh of relief, as she made the visit fully expecting to be diagnosed with breast cancer Read More
2023-09-21 06:05
Dancehall artists Popcaan, Kranium, and Jahmiel have all paid their respects to the late Nigerian singer-songwriter Mohbad, who passed away on September 12, 2023 Read More
2023-09-20 20:56
Grammy Award-winning superstar Sean Paul said he offered a piece of advice that resonated deeply with rising star Byron Messia, who made a splash this year with his hit song, Talibans Read More
2023-09-20 19:58
Bun Fi Bun, the Dancehall track by IQ and Stefflon Don, has been featured in season 5, episode 4 of the British crime-drama series Top Boy Read More
2023-09-20 17:04
Dancehall artist Byron Messia has earned a Gold certification in Canada for his hit song, Talibans Read More
2023-09-20 14:50
The 6ix Boss Squash has returned to social media to show fans he’s ‘still roaming’ and as rich as ever. Read More
2023-09-20 14:29
Entrepreneur and entertainer Starr Dawkins wants to be Jamaica’s next heroine.
Speaking to her Instagram followers this week, the So What artist enquired about the qualificati… Read More
2023-09-19 20:41
Byron Messia‘s hit song Talibans has undeniably made waves this year, but the Jamaican-born Kittitian star’s recent claim that it’s the “biggest song in Dancehal… Read More
2023-09-19 16:03
Born For Greatness – the 13th studio album by Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton – did not debut on the sales and streaming-driven Billboard Reggae Albums Chart in the we… Read More
2023-09-18 23:41
Jamaican producer Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston appears to be looking to flip his 891-square-foot Miami Springs home for a staggering US$2.5 million, a significant markup from the $35… Read More
2023-09-18 17:55
Dancehall artist Skeng is expecting baby number two.
The 22-year-old Protocol deejay, who tugged at heartstrings in March this year when he shared glimpses of his firstbor… Read More
2023-09-17 02:58
Beenie Man has reiterated his call for younger artists to ensure their stage performances are of the highest standard, arguing that while studio recordings are crucial, it’s the onstag… Read More
2023-09-16 23:36
The funeral service for dancehall trendsetter Doreen ‘Pinky’ Prendergast is set for tomorrow at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. Read More
2023-09-16 23:17
Dancehall artists Sean Paul and TeeJay performed at the Hot 97 ‘50 Years Of Hip-Hop’ show at Madison Square Gardens last night during a sold-out show, which also featured French… Read More
2023-09-16 23:04
Reggae artist Warrior King just released new visuals for his song I-Niversal Light, which puts into visual context a man on a mission to lift his fellow man by introducing him to books Read More
2023-09-16 01:36
As promised, Shenseea dropped her new single, Waistline on Friday, with a seductive visualizer showing viewers exactly how she wants them to wine to the baseline Read More
2023-09-15 18:30
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith says Beenie Man’s alleged parental absence ran from 2016 to 2021, coincidentally the same period he was in a relationship with public speaker Krystal Toml… Read More
2023-09-15 15:58
Mykal Rose, the former, Grammy Award-winning lead singer from Black Uhuru, has released a new album, I Give You Love, today, September 15 Read More
2023-09-15 14:54
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man is insisting that one of Bob Marley’s sons, or grandson Skip, should have been the natural choice for the titular role in the Bob Marley: One Love biop… Read More
2023-09-15 14:18
Nah Sell Out, the latest single by Alborosie featuring Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid, has finally gotten the music video treatment – four months after it first… Read More
2023-09-14 22:17
The deluxe edition of Spice’s Billboard-charting sophomore album Emancipated is out now, with three new songs produced by Shaggy Read More
2023-09-14 17:56
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will re-issue the 1973 album Catch a Fire — which propelled Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer to global stardom — on November 3 to celebr… Read More
2023-09-14 16:59
Dancehall producer and sound engineer Shane Brown says Jamaican artists are short-changing themselves when they fail to take the full complement of critical support staff, such as musicians… Read More
2023-09-14 14:38
U2 frontman Bono’s impromptu, a cappella rendition of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song at the Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia a few weeks ago, has sparked much discussion after… Read More
2023-09-14 00:25
Jamaican star Shenseea was in her presenter hat at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey Read More
2023-09-13 20:09
Jamaican entertainers D’Angel and Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith are calling out veteran deejay Beenie Man for allegedly being an absentee father Read More
2023-09-13 16:15
Breyan Isaac, who co-produced Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion’s Bongos, has dismissed as coincidental the similarities between the track and Lincoln 3Dot’s Bang Read More
Tanya Stephens Says 450, Masicka And Shane O Are ‘Amazing Songwriters’ With ‘A Lot To Teach’
2023-09-13 15:41
Singer Tanya Stephens has never shied away from supporting new-gen artists, and is encouraging her contemporaries to do the same. Read More
2023-09-13 15:25
Award-winning Reggae/Dancehall audio engineer and music producer Shane Brown has expressed concern about Jamaican artists who unwittingly compromise the quality of their performances by… Read More
2023-09-13 15:08
With her latest single, Paternity Fraud, Dancehall newcomer Sekklez hopes to spark a conversation about the emotional and familial consequences of the deceptive practice in Jamaica Read More
2023-09-13 14:59
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2023 saw a few Jamaican celebrities showing out in their elaborate fashions in Manhattan this week Read More
2023-09-13 00:42
Former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL) star Erica Mena has apologized for any damage she may have caused after calling Spice a “blue monkey” during a heated argument that ai… Read More
2023-09-12 22:02
Dancehall artist Miguel Wealthy believes that only a ‘fear of retaliation’ will reduce the number of murders in Jamaica Read More
2023-09-12 21:21
Beautiful Day, the Billboard-charting song by Jermaine Edwards that was covered by youngster Rushawn Ewears, was used as the opening song for the Apple Event today, (September 12) Read More
2023-09-12 20:46
Shenseea came to slay at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in downtown Manhattan this week. Arriving at the destination vanguard of high fashion, latest trends, and sartorial evolution, the Jama… Read More
2023-09-12 20:26
Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishal is celebrating the 15th anniversary of his 2008 Not 4 Sale album, which contains an interpolation of the Paragons’ most commercially successful song… Read More
2023-09-12 17:55
Popcaan‘s attorney-at-law Bert Samuels says that his team has opted to go the route of mediation in the defamation lawsuit against the Attorney General over a Jamaica Constabulary Forc… Read More
2023-09-12 16:56
Beenie Man‘s Simma, his seventeenth studio album, failed to debut on the sales and streaming-driven Billboard Reggae Albums chart in the week following its release on September 1 Read More
2023-09-12 01:41
Reggae icon Beres Hammond will join Rita Marley and Jimmy Cliff as music legends presented with honorary degrees by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, come November Read More
2023-09-11 16:32
Head of the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, has weighed in on the announcement made by a high school principal, that any student who carri… Read More
2023-09-11 16:17
If you’ve peeped Macka Diamond’s social media recently, you’d have noticed that she’s been serving looks and legacy Read More
2023-09-11 16:10
Dancehall artist Bling Dawg recently shared his remarkable weight loss journey, aiming to inspire and uplift his Instagram followers. Read More
2023-09-11 15:32
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 4 out of 5.
Blvk H3ro‘s On A Mission debut showcases the artist’s innovative appr… Read More
2023-09-11 14:30
Nicky deejay General B was pushed off the stage and then assaulted by several people after he dissed a man in the crowd at Boom Box Fridays Read More
2023-09-11 03:21
Dickmatized singer Jada Kingdom has responded to the speculation that she’s now dating another rapper—Pardison Fontaine, formerly known to be involved with Megan Thee Stallion Read More
2023-09-11 01:41
Minister Marion Hall is hosting a concert series titled ‘A Seed of Faith’ to raise funds for her desired church building. Read More
2023-09-11 01:34
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
Subscribe to Dancehallmag
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!