DJ Kool Herc Promises Biggest Names For Upcoming Reggae Hip-Hop Connection Event In Jamaica
Father and founder of Hip-Hop DJ Kool Herc will celebrate the genre’s Golden Jubilee with a two-day event in Jamaica…
King Jammy Eyes Grammy With Gregory Isaacs Album, ‘Rebirth Of The Cool Ruler’
Grammy aspirations hang high for legendary Dancehall and Reggae producer, King Jammy, whose latest compilation album, Rebirth of the Cool Ruler –…
Nadine Sutherland To Speak On ‘Playful, Polite’ Peter Tosh At UWI Annual Symposium
Reggae/Dancehall songstress Nadine Sutherland will be among several presenters who will speak at the 2023 staging of the Annual Peter…
Romeich Major Under Fire After Announcing Job Fair With $1,000 Entry Fee For Interviews
Romeich Major is facing the wrath of many Jamaicans after he posted a job fair advertisement for several positions within…
Steely & Clevie Wants To Use Reggaetón Producers’ Old Interviews Against Them In ‘Dem Bow’ Case
Doniger/Burroughs – the law firm representing Cleveland “Clevie” Browne and the estates of the late Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson and Ephraim “Count Shelly” Barrett…
CANEX Head Hails Peter Tosh, Bob Marley & Others For Promoting Jamaican Ganja As Plant-Based Medicine
As Jamaica readies to host the 2023 staging of the CANEX Conference and Wellness Expo this week, event founder Douglas…
Sean Paul Says Marcus Garvey Inspires Him
In light of Jamaica's 54th annual Heroes’ Day celebrations, Dancehall megastar Sean Paul says the country’s first National Hero, The…
Ras Astor Black’s ‘Reggae Walk Of Fame’ Closer To Getting Permanent Home
Montego Bay businessman and music producer Ras Astor Black says his many years of struggle to find a permanent home…
Alaine Breaks Into Powerful Prayer After Woman Faints On Stage During Her Performance
“Everything has to stop when somebody else is in need; it’s just what it is,” a shaken-up Alaine told DancehallMag…
Tommy Lee Sparta Denies Gang Affiliation Reports
The management of Dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta vehemently denies recent 'reports' that he's involved in gang activities. The Spartan Soldier artist…
Grammy Awards 2024: Our Predictions For ‘Best Reggae Album’ Nominees
The Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album has 65 entries this year, a slight dip from 67 in 2022 and…
Capleton Promises “Fire Bunning” And “Righteousness” On Upcoming European Tour
The Fireman Capleton has announced that he will be embarking on part two of his European Tour, which will see…
I Wayne, Bushman, Fantan Mojah, And More For Two-Day Event Celebrating Peter Tosh’s 79th Birthday
The community of Belmont in Westmoreland is gearing up for the two-night Reggae concert series in celebration of the 79th birthday of Reggae legend Peter Tosh this Friday, October 20,…
UWI Professor Joins Calls For Beenie Man, Bounty Killer To Be Awarded Order Of Distinction
Professor of Culture, Gender and Society at the University of the West Indies Professor Donna P. Hope has joined her Dancehall compatriot Patrick Roberts in calling for Bounty Killer and…
Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Denies Having Diabetes
Entertainer-turned-restaurateur Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett is shutting down rumors that she is undergoing treatment for diabetes. The Lifestyle artist was earlier captured receiving Ozempic, an injectable medication that improves blood…
Valiant Addresses Miami Carnival Flop And More In ‘Beer & Salt’
Valiant’s latest single, Beer & Salt, chronicles the star’s recent failures, depression, and the burdens of success. The single, which premiered on YouTube on October 11, is produced by DJ Mac…
Ibo Cooper, Founding Member Of Third World, Dead At 71
Reggae musician Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, a founding member of Reggae band Third World, passed away earlier today. He was 71. The iconic musician had been battling cancer for several years. …
Gladstone Wright, Music Producer-Cop Behind Jah Cure’s ‘Prison Walls’, Is Dead
Music producer and retired senior superintendent of police Gladstone Wright, best known as being one of the producers behind Jah Cure's hit song True Reflections (Behind These Prison Walls), died…
Sean Paul Launches ‘Dutty Rock’ Merch
Sean Paul has launched his 'Dutty Merch' line, a collection of apparel inspired by his Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum sophomore album, Dutty Rock. The line, produced by his own Dutty Rock…
Shenseea Wishes Victoria Monét’s ‘On My Mama’ Was Her Song
Shenseea has been open about wanting to find a new sound, and her current playlist is giving insight into what that could be. In a recent ‘get ready with me’…
Ziggy Marley’s Tuff Gong Worldwide Speaks Out Against Hamas Attack On Israel
Ziggy Marley’s record label Tuff Gong Worldwide has called on non-Jews to speak out against the recent attack on Israelis by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza…
Pamputtae’s UK Visa Reinstated After 11 Years
Pamputtae is the latest Dancehall artist to have her UK visa reinstated. The It Good singer was notably ecstatic on Monday when she shared a photo of her visa page to Instagram. “Stop…
Collie Buddz’s ‘Take It Easy’ Ends His No. 1 Streak On Billboard Reggae Album Chart
Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz’s fourth studio album, Take It Easy, has opened at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, breaking his previous streak of three No. 1…
Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Letting Go’ Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Wayne Wonder’s No Letting Go – the 2002 hit produced by Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden on the Diwali riddim – surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify today, (October 9). It's his first song to hit…
