Elephant Man Lists The Meanest Jamaican Artists
It was an ‘ask Ele anything’ week and he didn’t hold back when probed about the meanest Jamaican artists.
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The 30 Best Reggae And Dancehall Albums Of 2023
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.
I-Octane Explains Why He Didn’t Perform In Jamaica For Four Years
Like some of his peers, reggae’s ‘Hot Ras’ I-Octane relocated to The States during the pandemic, where the entertainment scene proved more lively.
Vybz Kartel, Popcaan Reunite On ‘Dull Colour,’ And 10 More New Songs
If you’re looking to inject some new life into your weekend playlist, DancehallMag’s got you covered in this edition of our music roundup.
420 Day 2023: Westmoreland’s Orange Hill Weed’s Impact On Dancehall
The Westmoreland community of Orange Hill, which neighbors the resort town of Negril, is celebrated for its cultivation of high-grade ganja, which inspired many Reggae and Dancehall artists to immortalize the area in songs, over the decades.
OMI Samples Mad Cobra, Beenie Man Tries Drill, And 10 More New Songs
Dancehall artists have been in the lab, and the wave of new music, coupled with a few albums sprinkled in between, is evidence of that.
I-Octane, Khago Say They Deserve Credit For Breaking Vybz Kartel, Mavado’s Vice Grip On Dancehall
Dancehall stars I-Octane and Khago have asserted that younger artists should show appreciation to them for dismantling what, back then, was the seemingly unbreakable dominance of Mavado and Vybz Kartel in the early to the mid-2010s.
I-Octane Shares Why He Relocated From Jamaica To Florida: “Mi Nuh Have No Regrets”
Dancehall’s Hot Rass I-Octane has outlined the reasons he opted to relocate from Jamaica to Florida, among them, disloyal music selectors and producers, but also the fact that he already had massive accomplishments such as dominating the biggest stage shows, and contracts with the biggest corporate brands in Jamaica.
I-Octane Claims G.O.A.T. Status In The ‘Real World’
Dancehall star I-Octane has described himself as “an elite performer and one of the greatest artists Jamaica has ever seen.”
Khago Says Entourages Should Be In The Crowd, Not Backstage
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a sea of men walking at light speed behind your favorite Dancehall artist.
I-Octane Apologises For Using Expletives At Rebel Salute 2023
Days after he spurted expletives during his performance at Rebel Salute, Dancehall star I-Octane has offered an apology for breaking the G-rated event’s strict no-profanity rule, but says at the same time, that his usage of the curse words, was “right in terms of execution”.
The 22 Best Dancehall And Reggae Albums Of 2022
Countless artists spent the first two years of the decade waiting. They waited to return; they waited until their newly recorded music could greet live audiences.
Grammys 2023: Reggae Entries Down To 67, From 125 Last Year
The number of albums up for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the 2023 Grammy Awards took a drastic dip to a total of 67, down from 125 last year.
Sizzla’s Son Melekú Is A ‘Son Of His,’ And 11 More New Songs
As we’ve eased into the summer, the Dancehall stars have delivered with a copious supply of music to update your playlist.
7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming This Month
Here are seven Reggae and Dancehall songs, released over the last month, that are worth streaming.
Shenseea’s ‘Alpha’ Spends Second Week On Billboard Reggae Chart
Shenseea’s debut Alpha had one of the strongest chart showings among Jamaican albums in recent years, placing No. 2 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart but falling way short of the top spot which has now been held by Reggae legend Bob Marley for over two years.
I-Octane: ‘I Am Great’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. At his zenith, I-Octane was a fashion-conscious hitmaker, who flooded the market with party songs and an obsessive focus on ‘bad-mind’ adversaries.
Interview: I-Octane Says He Just Released His Best Album Yet
Reggae and Dancehall star I-Octane, who’s known for hits like Wine and Jiggle, L.O.V.E Y.O.U., Gal A Gimme Bun, and Cyaa Do It with Gaza Slim, is confident that his fifth studio album I AM GREAT is his best work yet.
I-Octane Shares Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For New Album, ‘I AM GREAT’
On March 18, 2022, Dancehall singer I-Octane will release his fifth studio album, titled ‘I AM GREAT‘ and produced by Billboard hitmaker Troy “Troyton Music” Hinds.
I-Octane Maintains Innocence Amidst New Klansman Claims
Dancehall singer I-Octane remains unshaken, even after his name was yet again called in the intensifying Klansman Gang Trial on Tuesday.