Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
Interview: Vybz Kartel Speaks On New EP, Says Valiant Reminds Him Of Himself
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has been incarcerated since 2011, but that has not stopped him from releasing singles, and even albums. The…
Chaka Demus & Pliers Readying 30th Anniversary Album
Thirty years ago, deejay Chaka Demus and singer Pliers joined forces for the recording of the album Tease Me, a…
Chaka Demus & Pliers To Headline Third Coveside Concert
It’s not often that Jamaicans get to experience the wonders of Chaka Demus & Pliers live, all the more reason…
D’Angel Rings In Birthday Celebrating Her Many Hats
D’Angel is ringing in her birthday today, celebrating her many dimensions, from mother and artist to model and humanitarian. The…
From Jungle To Joy: How Laa Lee Became A Creative Force In Dancehall
The current musical landscape in Dancehall is awash with melancholic tunes that seem to mirror the island's troubles. While there…
Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran Says His Family Has Always Been A Fan Of Reggae Music
British rapper Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran, first cousin of superstar Ed Sheeran, says his family has always been enthralled by Reggae…
Mighty Crown Sound System To Retire After 30 Years
Renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown is on the last lap of its career after three decades. The decision might…
Premiere: Romain Virgo Returns With New Video For ‘Driver’
We’ve heard him sing about being a woman’s Soul Provider, and now Romain Virgo is positioning himself as her “driver.”…
American Journalist Noel Walker Aiming To Spread Awareness Of Reggae Month
International TV host and journalist Noel Walker is aiming to boost awareness of reggae month - celebrated annually in February - through her docu-special, The Evolution of Reggae Music and…
The Story Behind Jah Cure’s ‘Undeniable’ Album
Undeniable isn’t just the name of singer Jah Cure’s new album, but an unavoidable theme in the project’s actualization. Released by VP Records on February 17, the 11-track set is…
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 strapped? Not so much. This is one reason why Pain,…
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 singer-songwriter Bob Andy. “He was really prolific; him a di…
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 on Saturday (February 25). This is a huge feat for…
‘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 to implement a pension plan for aging artists and musicians.…
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, and on stage. It was the year 2004 when the…
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 Easy is a reminder to stop and smell the roses…
