Interviews

Exclusive interviews with Reggae and Dancehall artists, record execs, producers, engineers, dancers, and other celebrities.

Beenie Man Celebrates 50th Birthday In Star-Studded Style

In a birthday celebration fit for a King, Beenie Man enjoyed his 50th milestone with family, friends, and heavy-hitters of the Jamaican music industry last night (Aug. 22) at the…

Major Mackerel Talks New Dancehall Album, Heyday, And How He Got His First Girl

When Garfield Dixon first heard his song Don Ban being played on the radio in 1987, he was of the impression that it may have been someone else singing the…

Jahvillani Says He’s Naturally Distant, But “His Fans Understand”

Jahvillani might be known for hardcore Dancehall tunes that speak about ‘badness’ or his charismatic flair that makes many ladies flock him—but beneath all of that is a quiet fellow,…

Capleton Hails ‘Divine Powers’ For Saving His Life Following Car Crash

Raggy Road deejay Capleton is hailing divine protection after he escaped a near-fatal car crash on Tuesday. Speaking to DancehallMag following an extensive set at Thursday Night Live’s ‘Acoustic Inna…

Major Mackerel Feels Renewed Thanks To Poolside Convo With Jahshii

Dancehall stalwart Major Mackerel says he is rejuvenated and renewed, thanks to a conversation he had with newcomer Jahshii in January of this year.   "Jahshii is the stepping stone for…

Gaza Kim Still Reps Gaza

Dancehall artist Gaza Kim decided to keep 'Gaza' in her stage name because she felt the word personified her own personal ethos and philosophies.  "I kept the Gaza name because…

Yaksta Inspired By Rolling Stone Feature

Reggae/Dancehall artist Yaksta is ecstatic that his breakout hit song Ambition was included in a Rolling Stone feature celebrating the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence. The article selected one song…

Wayne Wonder Overjoyed After ‘No Letting Go’ Certified Gold In The US: Interview

Wayne Wonder’s No Letting Go is now certified Gold in the United States, 20 years after its release on producer Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden’s clap-filled Diwali Riddim. The song was certified…