Buju Banton: ‘Born For Greatness’ Album Review

With the caliber of the songs on his Born for Greatness album, it is evident that Buju Banton has cemented himself as one of Jamaica’s greatest songwriters ever. The album,…

Stick Figure Shares Reggae Cover Of Green Day’s ‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’

American Reggae band Stick Figure released a cover of Green Day’s bleak 2004 hit Boulevard of Broken Dreams on Thursday (September 7). This fresh take on the song, which won the…

Prestige Ally Aligns Himself With ‘Born Blessed’

Reggae artist Prestige Ally doesn't believe that there is any such thing as coincidence or good luck. He believes wholly in the concept of 'blessings' which he articulates in his…

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…

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…

311’s Reggae Cover Of The Cure’s ‘Love Song’ Certified Platinum In The US

American band 311, known for blending rock with Reggae rhythms and Hip-Hop/Funk breakdowns, earned three new Platinum singles in the United States on Thursday, including their 2004 Reggae-rock cover of…

Why Capleton Never Sings Songs Written By Others

Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton says he has never recorded songs written by anyone else, as doing so, according to him, appears inauthentic. “There is no limit to our music, caw rememba…

Popcaan, 10Tik Trade Shots Over Use Of “Bad Words” At Kids’ Event

Popcaan and 10Tik appear to have traded subliminal shots on social media following their appearance at the Unruly Boss' back-to-school event last month. Video from the charitable event showed that…

Tanya Stephens Says Marcia Griffiths Is Only Living Legend Jamaicans Won’t Disrespect

In a music culture that sometimes disregards the contributions of its founders, Tanya Stephens believes there’s only one veteran spared from the hot and cold adoration of fans: Marcia Griffiths.…

Listen To Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Posthumous Album ‘Destiny’

Producer Bob Riddim and Delicious Vinyl Island have released Destiny, a new album recorded by Reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry during the last year of his life. According to a release,…

Interview: Richie Spice Talks 10th Studio Album “Black Man Time”

Reggae artist Richie Spice has marked his 52nd birthday with the release of his 10th studio album—Black Man Time—today, September 8, 2023. In a quick interview with DancehallMag, the Youth Dem…

John Holt’s ‘Police In Helicopter’ Turns 40

VP/Greensleeves Records is celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by sharing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming, and previously unreleased…