February 3, 2024 – DancehallMag

Articles published on Saturday, February 3, 2024

Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Bassist, Dead At 77

By Claudia Gardner Sat, February 3 2024, 02:50 PM EST

Reggae musician Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, who played bass guitar with Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away this morning (February 3) at the age of 77 after a long illness.

Sister Carol, Daughter Nakeeba Revive The ‘Movie Star’ Riddim With Sister Nancy, Glen Washington And More

By Kediesha Perry Sat, February 3 2024, 01:53 PM EST

Veteran artist Sister Carol has joined efforts with her daughter Nakeeba Amaniyea to revamp the 1990s Movie Star riddim into the Millenium Movie Star riddim.

Copeland Forbes Says Omission Of Beverly Kelso’s Contribution To Formation Of Bob Marley & The Wailers A Travesty

By Claudia Gardner Sat, February 3 2024, 01:30 PM EST

Iconic artist manager Copeland Forbes has expressed dismay that the role of singer Beverley Kelso’s critical role in the formation of the original Wailers, whose “high-pitched background vocals” is credited with “providing the perfect balance to the group’s sound,” has constantly been overlooked.

Bounty Killer, Spragga Benz Outraged At Plans To Build On “Sacred Indigenous Lands” In St Ann

By Claudia Gardner Sat, February 3 2024, 01:20 PM EST

Bounty Killer and Spragga Benz are up in arms over Chinese construction company China Harbour Engineering’s (CHEC) plans to build a gated residential complex on sacred indigenous lands in the parish of St Ann, some of which are reportedly tied to ancestors of National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

Ricky Frass Returns As Mayzen

By Sheldon Williams Sat, February 3 2024, 01:16 PM EST

By no means is he a newcomer to the music space but a lyrical returnee not starting from scratch but starting from experience dancehall artist Mayzen has emerged from his hiatus.

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