Yaksta Lobbies For Authenticity In ‘Roar’, Readies New Album
Recording artiste Yaksta says his latest single Roar unapologetically calls for structure and authenticity in an era where many things are counterfeit.
Recording artiste Yaksta says his latest single Roar unapologetically calls for structure and authenticity in an era where many things are counterfeit.

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.

Every week, DancehallMag highlights new and notable Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.

The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, founded by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and his manager Dan Dalton, recently wrapped up its 8th successful voyage, entertaining 4,375 Reggae and Dancehall enthusiasts from 47 countries on a musical odyssey aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas.

Every week, our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.

Boasting an eclectic roster of lyricists, the Control Tower Squad label latest project is the Out Di Box riddim, released on September 15.

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.

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.

Jamaican music is off to a strong start with some really great singles to match the hope and determination that typically mark the first few weeks of the new year.

Reggae/Dancehall artist Yaksta made a name for himself by preaching consciousness with his hit song Ambition.

As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, music releases have slowed somewhat. Still, for many, the fourth quarter is the championship quarter.

Dancehall star Beenie Man has shared that Masicka, Jahshii, Agent Sasco and Yaksta are among some of his favorite artists he listens to while driving.

Mankind singer Silk Boss has shed light on the viral video, in which he was slapped and beaten by two masked men, who recorded the assault.

Reggae/Dancehall artist Yaksta is ecstatic that his breakout hit song Ambition was included in a Rolling Stone feature celebrating the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence.

Reggae and Dancehall singjays Yaksta and Nation Boss, like the young males from their generation who performed on Night One, dealt with the Reggae Sumfest stage like seasoned veterans, connecting within seconds of gracing the stage, on Night Two of the festival.

Dancehall-reggae singjay and songwriter Yaksta is one of the fresh faces promoters have been banking on to fill venues as he is set to perform at a series of events in the US and Caribbean this Summer.

The Dancehall players are out this week with some new music for your playlist. In her new track, Shaniel Muir seeks ‘Justice’ while other stars like Jahmiel, Yaksta, Rytikal and Beenie Man are on a mission to rid haters from their lives.

Scores of patrons, eager to celebrate their newfound freedom after the end of the Disaster Risk Management Act restrictions on movement, flocked to the ‘Acoustic Live’ show at the Bamboo Splash Lawn at 90 Barbican Road on March 31.

It’s that time again when the Reggae and Dancehall music mill churns out brand new releases for music fans.

Entertainers 10Tik and Yaksta will be performing at an event dubbed ‘Acoustic Live’ at the Bamboo Splash Lawn at 90 Barbican Road on March 31st.