Jimmy Cliff

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…

Grammy 2023 Predictions: ‘Best Reggae Album’

With the eligibility period for the 65th Grammy Awards having ended on September 30, 2022, here are DancehallMag's predictions on who could emerge among the 2023 nominees for 'Best Reggae…

Jimmy Cliff Says He’s Happiest When In Africa

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff says he is most content and at his happiest when he is in the Motherland, Africa. The 78-year-old noted that his happiness in Africa is not…

Jimmy Cliff Says Racism In London Made Life Difficult

Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff says that the racism he experienced in London as a young star, was exponential and made aspects of his stay there highly unpleasant. “Boy, London was…

Jamaican Artists With The Most Songs On The Billboard Hot 100, Ranked

Since 1964, Jamaicans have netted 134 entries on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Of these songs, 56 leaped into the Top 40, and 11 soared to No. 1 — placements that…

Jimmy Cliff Says Director Told Him He Was A ‘Better Actor Than Singer’

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff is reflecting on The Harder They Come, as the film marks its 50th anniversary, and he has recalled that the director told him he was a…

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

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…

Peter Tosh Outsells Bob Marley Thanks To Vinyl Sales

Regend legends Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff have re-entered the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the first time in years, fuelled by vinyl reissues of their classic albums on Record…