February 20, 2023 – DancehallMag

Articles published on Monday, February 20, 2023

Bounty Killer, Cham & Dexta Daps’ ‘Slow Motion,’ And 8 More New Songs

By Claudine Baugh Mon, February 20 2023, 10:50 PM EST

New releases from Jamaican artists include a sizzling Valentine’s Day jam from Bounty Killer, Baby Cham, and Dexter Daps, and Ishawna’s New Child.

Sean Paul, Beenie Man, And Barrington Levy To Headline 2023 Reggae Land Festival In UK

By Dani Mallick Mon, February 20 2023, 05:38 PM EST

Organisers of Reggae Land have announced the full lineup for this year’s festival to be held between August 5 and 6.

Rihanna Turns 35! Her Ten Best Dancehall-Inspired Songs

By Michael Nattoo Mon, February 20 2023, 05:24 PM EST

As Rihanna celebrates her 35th birthday today, February 20, we take a look back at the times the Bajan billionaire dabbled in Dancehall and Reggae music.

Rotimi Performs In Jamaica For The First Time With Serani, Gyptian And Busy Signal

By Dani Mallick Mon, February 20 2023, 03:18 PM EST

Nigerian-American actor and singer Rotimi was nothing less than a musical treat during his debut performance in Jamaica at the Lovers and Friends concert at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in St.

Jamaican Music Is Not “Noise” – Minister Babsy Grange

By Claudia Gardner Mon, February 20 2023, 02:55 PM EST

Minister of Entertainment and Culture Olivia “Babsy” Grange has reaffirmed that Jamaican music ought not to be classified as “noise,” as exists under the Noise Abatement Act, as the issue of sound management “is an environmental issue, and not singularly (caused by) entertainment.”

Nesbeth Fires Booking Agent After He Was Almost Stranded In Kenya

By Claude Mills Mon, February 20 2023, 10:45 AM EST

The management team of Nesbeth, has, with immediate effect, severed all ties with the Reggae artist’s contractual booking agent and tour manager, Raymond ‘Shadow’ Small, in the wake of a disastrous series of events that almost left the My Dream singer stranded in Kenya last weekend.

Live Reggae In Decline In Negril Due To Artists’ Excessive Performance Fees, Says Morrison

By Claudia Gardner Mon, February 20 2023, 10:05 AM EST

The issue of some popular Roots Reggae artists charging Negril promoters exorbitant fees to perform at shows in the resort town, compared to other sections of Jamaica, was a huge bone of contention during the Negril Entertainment Association’s Conference on Saturday.

Tarrus Riley, Foota Hype Clash Over Association With Shenseea

By Claudia Gardner Mon, February 20 2023, 08:58 AM EST

Tarrus Riley and Foota Hype had a showdown on Instagram over the weekend, after the Dancehall music selector castigated the Lion Paw artist for openly supporting Shenseea, in spite of her admitting to participating in taboo sex acts.