Max Romeo
Max Romeo’s Family To Press On With $15M Suit Against US Labels After Singer’s Death
The family of Reggae legend Maxie 'Max Romeo' Smith has signaled its intention to press on with his US$15 million…
Reggae Legend Max Romeo Dead At 80
Reggae legend Max Romeo passed away today (April 11) at age 80. DancehallMag understands that the singer, whose real name…
Reggae Legend Max Romeo Accuses UMG Of Racial Bias In Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has claimed in new court filings that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Polygram Publishing’s practice of…
From Jimmy Cliff To Bob Marley: Here’s All The Jamaican Songs Featured In BBC’s ‘This Town’ Soundtrack
This Town, the new BBC drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, takes viewers back to the vibrant 2 Tone and Ska…
Max Romeo Switches Lawyers Again In $15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music
Reggae legend Max Romeo has tapped his third lawyer in just over a year as he fights a $15 million…
The 2023 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise: In Photos
The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, founded by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and his manager Dan Dalton, recently wrapped up…
Jay-Z’s Reggae-Sampling Hits ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Encore,’ And ‘Bam’ Certified Gold In U.S.
Jay-Z's Lucifer (2003), Encore (2003), and Bam (2017) featuring Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley — which collectively sampled several classic Reggae…
Universal Music Calls Max Romeo’s $15 Million Lawsuit A “Fishing Expedition”
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend…
Capleton Names His Two Favourite Songs As A Youth: “You Have To Respect Longevity And Substance”
Reggae and dancehall stalwart Capleton is encouraging younger artists to honour their forerunners. “We just haffi mek the youths dem know seh humbleness is the key towards life and humility…
Derrick Morgan Recalls Life-Changing Car Accident With Fellow Musician Max Romeo
Ska music legend Derrick Morgan has recalled how a 1994 accident changed the trajectory of his life, leaving him with a physical disability. The Tougher than Tough singer detailed the…
Max Romeo On Legal Battle Against Universal Music: “I Have To Speak Up, I Have To Fight”
Veteran Reggae artist Max Romeo has issued a public statement on his legal battle with Universal Music Group and Polygram Publishing, Inc. over nearly five decades of allegedly unpaid royalties…
Exclusive: Reggae Legend Max Romeo Files US$15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has filed a US$15 million lawsuit against UMG Recordings and Polygram Publishing, Inc., claiming unpaid royalties on 19 songs.
The Max Romeo Song That He Didn’t Want To Record, And Why It Won Over UK Skinheads
Reggae veteran Max Romeo says he was reluctant to record Wet Dreams, a risqué 1969 UK chart hit, but decided to do so after much coercion from legendary music producer…
Kanye West’s Reggae And Dancehall Samples: 10 Times He Tapped Jamaican Music
Over the course of his career, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, blending disparate genres and sounds into something entirely new. One unexpected example of this…
Grand Theft Auto: 15 Dub, Reggae & Dancehall Classics From The Gaming Franchise
Rockstar Games’ multibillion-dollar gaming franchise Grand Theft Auto has always been known for its diverse and unforgettable soundtracks. The franchise has consistently featured Dub, Reggae, and Dancehall classics, exposing gamers…
Throwback Thursday: Max Romeo’s ‘Chase The Devil’
While unwavering tenacity, defiance and righteous purpose are themes that effortlessly prevail in Roots Reggae, they can just as easily describe Max Romeo’s 1976 classic hit, Chase The Devil –…
