Popcaan Claps Back With ‘NYQUI,’ And 10 More New Songs
An especially active week by some of Dancehall’s biggest stars, including the Queen Spice, Shaggy and Popcaan, marks this iteration of DancehallMag‘s music roundup.
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Marcia Griffiths, Brick & Lace’s Nyanda Connect On New Song ‘Pack Up N Gwan’
New school meets the old in the tender exchange between Marica Griffiths and Brick & Lace’s Nyanda on Pack Up N Gwaan, a track from the Reggae veteran’s recently released album, Golden.
Rapper Bun B Recalls Rita Marley Saying No To Bob Marley-Inspired Song
Houston rap legend Bun B has credited the fusion of Reggae, Roots Reggae, and Gangster Rap for the success of his iconic Hip Hop group UGK, and revealed that the original version of one of their hit tracks, Cocaine In The Back Of The Ride, was initially a Bob Marley-inspired song that Rita Marley refused to clear.
Bounty Killer Promises “Straight Reggae” Album, Pushes Back ‘King Of Kingston’ Indefinitely
Bounty Killer has promised the release of a “straight reggae” album next year, but the wait is expected to continue for King of Kingston, after the Dancehall veteran revealed that the project has been indefinitely pushed back.
Popcaan Drops Off Gritty New Song ‘Rite A Foot’
Popcaan’s latest single Rite A Foot epitomizes the Dancehall star’s unruly nature behind gritty lyrics that serve both to warn and intimidate.
Bounty Killer Opens Up About How U.S. Visa Denial Affected His Life, Dancehall Career
Dancehall star Bounty Killer recently opened up about his prolonged inability to travel to the United States, a situation the 51-year-old has described as “devastating” to his music career and family.
Shenseea Relieved After Breast Cancer Scare
A recent stop at the doctor’s office has Dancehall star Shenseea breathing a sigh of relief, as she made the visit fully expecting to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Buju Banton’s ‘Born For Greatness’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Born For Greatness – the 13th studio album by Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton – did not debut on the sales and streaming-driven Billboard Reggae Albums Chart in the week following its release on September 8.
Flip Or Flop? Rvssian Looking To Sell Florida Home With Studio For $US2.5 Million
Jamaican producer Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston appears to be looking to flip his 891-square-foot South Florida home for a staggering US$2.5 million, a significant markup from the $350,000 he paid just five years ago.
Alborosie, Kabaka Pyramid Share Video For ‘Nah Sell Out’
Nah Sell Out, the latest single by Alborosie featuring Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid, has finally gotten the music video treatment – four months after it first debuted on the Italian Reggae singer’s album, Destiny.
Spice Shares Deluxe Edition Of ‘Emancipated’ Album
The deluxe edition of Spice’s Billboard-charting sophomore album Emancipated is out now, with three new songs produced by Shaggy.
Producer Breyan Isaac Says Cardi B’s ‘Bongos’ Predates Lincoln 3Dot’s ‘Bang’
Breyan Isaac, who co-produced Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion’s Bongos, has dismissed as coincidental the similarities between the track and Lincoln 3Dot’s Bang.
Blvk H3ro: ‘On A Mission’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Blvk H3ro‘s On A Mission debut showcases the artist’s innovative approach to contemporary Jamaican music, setting high standards from start to finish. From
Cardi B’s Latest Song Has Dancehall Fans Calling For A Lawsuit
Bongos, Cardi B’s second collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, released on Friday, has been the subject of debate among Jamaican fans over whether it appropriated elements from Bang – a song released over two years ago by Dancehall artist Lincoln 3Dot.
Chronixx Returns With Yussef Dayes For Heartfelt ‘Pon Di Plaza’
The combination of Yussef Dayes, the English drummer, and Chronixx has culminated in the soothing and reflective Reggae ballad, Pon Di Plaza, which was released today as a single from Dayes’ debut album, Black Classical Music.
Kate Simon’s Intimate Photographic Journey With Bob Marley And The Wailers
For many, the name Kate Simon might not immediately evoke the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Bob Marley.
Nigerian Artist Ruger Taps Stefflon Don, Govana And Projexx For ‘RU The World’ Album
Jamaican artists Stefflon Don, Govana and Projexx all made an appearance on Nigerian Afrobeats star Ruger’s Ru The World album, released last Friday.
Bob Marley And The Wailers’ ‘Waiting In Vain’ Certified Gold In The UK
Bob Marley and The Wailers’ 1977 song, Waiting In Vain, is now certified Gold in the UK, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (September 1).
Bob Marley’s ‘Natural Mystic’ Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1977 song Natural Mystic is the legendary Reggae band’s 13th song to surpass 100 million plays on Spotify.
Shaggy’s ‘Hey Sexy Lady’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Shaggy‘s 2002 hit Hey Sexy Lady with Brian & Tony Gold surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify on Friday (August 25).