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The 30 Best Reggae And Dancehall Albums Of 2023

By Michael Nattoo Tue, December 26 2023, 09:33 PM EST

The year 2023 brought a wave of compelling albums from the Dancehall and Reggae genres. From Elephant Man's energetic "Cool Reminder" to Collie Buddz's polished "Take It Easy," artists showcased their best.

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Reggae Sumfest 2023: The Top 10 Best Performances

By Sade Gardner Thu, July 27 2023, 12:57 PM EST

Reggae Sumfest culminated its pearl jubilee on the weekend and it’s fair to say the Downsounds Record team balanced the ‘trending’ with the trendsetters.

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Reggae Sumfest 2023: Freddie McGregor Delivers Emotional Performance Following Stroke

By Dani Mallick Sun, July 23 2023, 11:53 AM EST

Veteran Reggae singer and the Captain of the ‘Big Ship’ Freddie McGregor broke down in tears as he addressed his adoring fans at Reggae Sumfest sometime after midnight.

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Producer Richie D Proposes An ‘Old School Dancehall’ Revival

By Claudia Gardner Wed, May 31 2023, 06:21 PM EST

Record producer and disc jockey Richie D has presented a formula for how Dancehall can regain its spot on the global stage.

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What We Want From ‘The Big Ship’ At Reggae Sumfest

By Sade Gardner Thu, March 30 2023, 11:16 PM EST

Reggae Sumfest is pulling out all the stops for its 30th staging, evidenced by a head-turning lineup which includes Freddie McGregor and his Big Ship empire.

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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. 

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Reggae Icon Freddie McGregor Sings For Medical Staff While On Road To Recovery From Stroke

By Claude Mills Fri, December 23 2022, 08:54 PM EST

The Reggae community reacted with joy to a video circulating on social media that appeared to show Freddie McGregor at an undisclosed medical facility in Florida.

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How The Who’s Zak Starkey—Son Of The Beatles’ Ringo Starr—Went From Rock To Reggae

By Nicholas Nam Sun, June 26 2022, 05:20 PM EST

Zak Starkey’s move to Reggae isn’t exactly shocking, but it is interesting.  The now 56-year-old English rock musician is the son of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and has served as the drummer in two legendary rock bands, The Who and Oasis.

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Freddie McGregor Putting Finishing Touches On Last Album With Dalton Browne

By Claude Mills Tue, June 14 2022, 11:55 AM EST

Reggae artist Freddie McGregor will head back to Jamaica today after a successful show in London on Sunday.

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‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’ For Freddie McGregor

By Dani Mallick Tue, January 4 2022, 10:06 AM EST

Big Ship Boss Freddie McGregor is on the brink of releasing a new album, after signing a publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music last month.

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Freddie McGregor Signs Deal With Warner Chappell Music

By Claudia Gardner Thu, December 9 2021, 11:13 AM EST

Big Ship boss Freddie McGregor has joined his son Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor at Warner Chappell Music, after signing his own worldwide publishing deal with the American company. 

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Freddie McGregor Mourns The Death Of The Clarendonian’s Ernest Wilson At 69

By Claudia Gardner Thu, November 4 2021, 04:35 PM EST

Reggae veteran Freddie McGregor is overwhelmed with grief, following the death of Ernest Wilson, his longtime friend and parish compatriot with whom he recorded his first hit single, and a founding member of the Clarendonians.

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‘Festival Song’ Album Joins Over 120 Albums From Alkaline, Spice, Sean Paul & More In Reggae GRAMMY Quest

By Claudia Gardner Fri, October 29 2021, 11:11 AM EST

Jamaica’s 2021 National Festival Song album joins Alkaline’s Top Prize, Spice’s 10, Sean Paul’s Live N’ Livin, Etana’s Pamoja, and over 120 other albums which have been submitted to the Recording Academy for consideration for nomination, in the Best Reggae Album category at the upcoming 64th GRAMMY Awards.

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“Freddie McGregor Day!” Reggae Artist Honoured In Hartford, Connecticut

By Claude Mills Wed, August 18 2021, 07:23 PM EST

Grammy-nominated reggae artist Freddie McGregor OD received yet another accolade when August 14, 2021 was formally recognized by the city of Hartford in Connecticut as Freddie McGregor Day.

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Shenseea Drops 90s Dancehall Inspired ‘Run Run’, Her First Song From Debut Album

By Donovan Watkis Fri, July 16 2021, 12:12 PM EST

Dancehall pop princess Shenseea has released the first single, Run Run, from her upcoming debut album. 

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Freddie McGregor Urges Dancehall Artists, Producers To Take Advantage Of Jamaica’s Vast Music Catalog

By Claudia Gardner Sun, July 11 2021, 04:35 PM EST

Push Come to Shove Reggae icon Freddie McGregor has encouraged Jamaican Dancehall producers and artists to take advantage of the island’s extensive music catalog to fill the gap in the “production deficit” with which the genre is now struggling.

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Best New Dancehall Music This Week: Chronixx, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Alkaline, Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul & More

By Claudine Baugh Fri, October 9 2020, 08:56 PM EST

On the best new Dancehall music roster this week, Chronixx has revealed a very insightful account of what’s really going on in the streets.

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The Highlights Of ‘A Taste Of Reggae Sumfest’

By Candi Kay Sun, July 26 2020, 06:52 PM EST

Not even the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could stop the greatest Reggae Show on earth from happening this year.

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Listen And Vote For 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Finalists Including Buju Banton, Freddie McGregor, Papa Michigan And More

By Dani Mallick Mon, July 13 2020, 09:57 PM EST

The Jamaican Diaspora, for the first time this year, will be voting for their favorite 2020 Jamaica Festival Song.

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Jamaica Festival Song Top Ten Heading For Streaming Services

By Dani Mallick Tue, June 30 2020, 09:13 PM EST

The top ten entries in the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition will be made available on popular music streaming services.

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