Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
Jay-A Banking On ‘Pain’ With Mavado, Dexta Daps
Gangster tunes are a dime a dozen, but songs that add socio-economic context to why some men opt to stay…
Musician Dean Fraser Hails Late Singer Bob Andy, Says Tribute Album Was Deserving
“He was not just a normal, ordinary guy who wrote a couple rhymes,” saxophonist Dean Fraser told DancehallMag about late…
Interview: Koffee Talks Headlining Miramar’s Afro-Carib Fest, New Album, Sam Smith Collab, And More
Jamaican singer Koffee is slated to headline the third annual Afro-Carib Festival at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater in Florida…
‘Reggae Music Needs A Pension Plan’
Veteran singer Josie Mel believes that the major stakeholders in the reggae music fraternity need to hammer together a plan…
Interview: Jahshii Finding Blessings In The Grimey Underbelly Of Dancehall Music
Emerging from Kingston’s famous, unforgiving, rich underbelly, Grant’s Pen native Jahshii has distinguished himself through his skills in recording studio,…
Interview: Collie Buddz Encourages Fans To ‘Take It Easy’
It can be easy to become preoccupied with the dynamism of everyday life, and Collie Buddz’s new single Take It…
Vanessa Bling, D’Yani Predict Hit With ‘Soul Tied’
Jamaican singers Vanessa Bling and D’Yani are giving lovebirds a sexy collab ahead of Valentine’s Day ribboned Soul Tied. The…
Sasique Signs With Payday Records After ‘Kute & Neat’ Goes Viral On TikTok
Dancehall singjay Sasique is on cloud nine after signing a deal with Payday Records for her 2019 single Kute &…
Chiney KiKi, Lutan Fyah Demand ‘Justice’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnhIzB4RkXQ The impassioned wails of Chiney KiKi and Lutan Fyah demanding equity for people of color permeate their collaboration Justice, which debuted on January 7. Off the heels of the…
Sony Music UK A&R Preye Crooks Says ‘Let Jamaican Artists Be Themselves’ When It Comes To Lyrical Content
Preye Crooks, an A&R executive at Sony Music UK, says Jamaican artists are not confined to a set of rules about lyrical content that determines whether the record label signs…
Jermaine Edwards Signs Deal With Sony Music UK, Following Viral Video Of Rushawn Ewears Singing ‘Beautiful Day’
In 2017, 10-year-old Rushawn Ewears was recorded by a teacher at the Top Hill Primary School in St. Elizabeth giving his best version of Jermaine Edwards’ Beautiful Day. Little did…
Interview: Vybz Kartel’s First Born Likkle Vybz Speaks On His Father’s Legacy On His 47th Birthday
Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer celebrates his 47th birthday today (January 7). The reputed King Of Dancehall has been behind bars for over a decade, but his popularity and legacy are…
Alan ‘Skill’ Cole Says Bob Marley Was A Pelé Fan
Former Jamaican footballer Alan 'Skill' Cole wants to rubbish a few misconceptions about his great friend Bob Marley, the King of Reggae and King Pelé, one of the greatest football…
Shaggy Touts The ‘Strategic’ Power Of Familiar Samples
There’s a common thread running through most of Shaggy’s crossover hits. It’s a familiarity drawn from the work of others, aimed at disarming listeners and luring ears toward his updated…
Kinsy Speaks On His ‘The KinsTape’ Project
Up-and-coming entertainer Maliek “Kinsy” Watkins has added his own flair to the local music scene. The 25-year-old earned his formal education at Campion High School in St. Andrew before heading…
Shaggy On How He’s Helping To Change Dancehall’s Numbers, And Still Being The Underdog — 40 Million Record Sales Later
A 1993 trip to Brazil opened Shaggy’s eyes to how big Reggae could be. Maxi Priest had invited the then-rising artist to join him onstage at Rock in Rio, a…
