Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.
Interview: Stefflon Don Speaks On Dodgy Websites, Her Debut Album And A Potential Shenseea Collab
Stefflon Don often references world domination in interviews and, given the global appeal of her sound, it’s easy to see…
Sean Paul, Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ Hits One Billion Views On YouTube
Sean Paul is elated that the video for No Lie—his Dancehall-Pop collab with British singer Dua Lipa—has surpassed the one…
Michael Star Talks Musical Journey And New Song ‘Tun Up’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELFaK11DOBw New York-born entertainer Michael Star grew up with a niche for music, that was certainly spearheaded by his father,…
Rytikal Talks Coffee Picking Before Fame, Sharing A Cell With Tommy Lee Sparta, Wanting To Work With Chronixx & More
Before Ryan McFarlane honed his craft at Bull Bay’s EastSyde Records, the fast-rising recording artist, known professionally as Rytikal, earned…
Unlocking The Malaysian Reggae Scene: Interview With Sasi The Don
Although it has been long recognized as an international art form, reggae music still struggles to gain a great foothold…
Shaggy Talks New Song ‘Mi Nuh Know,’ Confirms New Album On The Way
Grammy Award-winning superstar Shaggy has managed to get tongues wagging with his latest offering Mi Nuh Know, which sees the…
From ‘Selecta’ To ‘Singa’: Yaadcore Talks Debut Album ‘Reggaeland’
Today, prominent selector/DJ Yaadcore finally released Reggaeland — his debut album through his label 12 Yaad. The 14-track project features…
Interview: I-Octane Says He Just Released His Best Album Yet
Reggae and Dancehall star I-Octane, who's known for hits like Wine and Jiggle, L.O.V.E Y.O.U., Gal A Gimme Bun, and…
Sean Paul Happy To Be Back On Stage After Two Years
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is happy to be back on stage after his hiatus due to the pandemic. The Grammy Award-winner, who has had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot…
Mr. Lexx Announces Final Album ‘Like I Never Left’ Ahead Of Retirement
Veteran Dancehall deejay Mr. Lexx is working on his final album before retirement from the industry. Speaking with DancehallMag at Shenseea’s ALPHA album launch on Tuesday, the Full Hundred deejay,…
Julian Jones-Griffith Talks Mavado’s New Album, Shenseea & State Of Jamaican Music
Music industry executive Julian Jones-Griffith has been in the music industry for over 30 years, having guided the careers of Dancehall acts such as Ninjaman, Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Mavado,…
Iyara Takes Dancehall To Alaska
Dancehall artist Iyara is fresh from a vacation that saw him visiting far-off locales like the snow-laden landscapes of Alaska. "I was there for like two weeks, more like a…
Dancehall Producer Shab Don: “The Only Way To Stop Gun Songs Is To Ban It”
Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr. says that the only way "gun" songs can be stopped is if they are banned online and by the radio stations. During an interview…
Marcus Antonio Warns Of ‘Trouble’
Few Dancehall artists can boast of an American Idol appearance on their CV, but Marcus Antonio has never been afraid of being an outlier. Super-talented, and hard-working, he has constantly…
Charly Black Grateful For Debut Album ‘Rio Bueno’
Dancehall deejay Charly Black says he is grateful for the success of his debut album Rio Bueno, which he says is “doing great all over the world.” On November 12,…
Zagga Talks New Music And An Evolved Sound
Reggae recording artist Zagga has successfully managed to execute a career similar to that of a silent storm. After emerging on the scene in the mid-2000s with his mixtape The…
