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 was Maxie Smith, succumbed to heart complications at a private…

Kaedi Philo Releases ‘Seasons Changing,’ Looks To Contribute To Reggae

Recording artist Kaedi Philo is looking to looking to stamp Jamaican musical culture even more around the world with her debut solo track Seasons Changing. The 29 West Productions track sees…

Bugle, Inezi Cry Wolf

Reggae singer Bugle has collaborated with recording artist Inezi on the thought provoking track “Cry Wolf.” Produced by RedBridge Records, it was released today (March 21, 2025). “It is always…

Bounty Killer’s US Visa Reinstated After 15 Years

Dancehall star Bounty Killer made a triumphant return to the United States on Tuesday after his visa to the North American country was reinstated. The trip marked the first time…

Cocoa Tea’s Best Songs: His 20 Most Essential Hits

Colvin 'Cocoa Tea' Scott, who passed away on Tuesday at 65, was one of Reggae and Dancehall's most enduring and beloved vocalists. Hailing from Rocky Point in Clarendon, he rose…

Jah Cure Hearing Set For June As Dutch Prosecutors Push To Reinstate Attempted Murder Charge

There will be a substantive hearing on June 18 in the case Jah Cure to determine whether Dutch prosecutors can pursue the Reggae singer on an attempted murder charge. Over…

Dinho Da Rastaman Impresses With ‘Fallen For You’

Roots singer Dinho Da Rastaman has emerged as one of the brightest new voices in reggae music with his multifaceted, forthright lyrics — drawn from Rastafari philosophies and global observations…

StaceyAnn Celebrates ‘Life’ After Beating COVID-19 Death Scare

Reggae singer StaceyAnn came chillingly close to death's door after she caught COVID for the third time in December 2022. No doctor could figure what was causing her persistent breathing…

Zhayna, Reggae’s Warrior Princess, Emerges On ‘Roots And Culture’ Tour Of Europe

Emerging neo-fusion singer Zhayna has developed a bit of a reputation for her constant movement onstage. A diminutive figure, Zhayna projects the threat that she can derail anything. She was…

Reggae Legend Cocoa Tea Dead At 65

Reggae legend Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott died this morning following a cardiac arrest. He was 65. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed to The Gleaner that the veteran singer passed away…

BL Tha Hook Slaya’s Song Featured In Film ‘Anora’ That Swept The Oscars

Reggae and dancehall producer BL Tha Hook Slaya is ecstatic that his 2017 song Hit the Strip, which he co-wrote and produced, was prominently featured in the critically acclaimed film…

Mavado’s Son And Co-Accused Freed After Court Of Appeal Finds Trial Judge’s Error

The Court of Appeal has overturned the murder convictions of Dantay Brooks, son of dancehall star David "Mavado" Brooks, and his co-accused, Andre Hinds. The decision, handed down on Friday,…