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.
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.
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.
Record producer and disc jockey Richie D has presented a formula for how Dancehall can regain its spot on the global stage.
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.
Organisers of Reggae Land have announced the full lineup for this year’s festival to be held between August 5 and 6.
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.
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.
Reggae artist Freddie McGregor will head back to Jamaica today after a successful show in London on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dancehall pop princess Shenseea has released the first single, Run Run, from her upcoming debut album.
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.
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.
Not even the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could stop the greatest Reggae Show on earth from happening this year.
The Jamaican Diaspora, for the first time this year, will be voting for their favorite 2020 Jamaica Festival Song.
The top ten entries in the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition will be made available on popular music streaming services.