Interviews

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

Kaya Black Says Reggae Covers Boost Jamaican Culture

Reggae artist Kaya Black believes doing covers of international hits creates a new window of opportunity for Jamaican acts. “When you turn a foreign song into a reggae song, it…

Producer Yared ‘BoomDraw’ Lee Thrilled About Jesse Royal’s Grammy Nomination

Twenty-six-year-old Yared “BoomDraw” Lee is living his dream after Jesse Royal’s album Royal was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards to be held on January…

Blvk H3ro Reflects On Finding Peace Creatively And Representing Jamaica

Blvk H3ro is one of Jamaica’s most promising young talents, who’s paid his dues and is reaping the reward of a sustained presence within the Reggae-dancehall space. After success with…

Jamaican-Born Hollywood Actor Marcos James Talks Dancehall

Jamaican-born Hollywood actor Marcos James says he hopes more dancehall and reggae acts use their influence more positively. “I think Jamaican music has become a lot more globally accessible and…

Konshens Speaks On His Mental Health Journey

The topic of mental health care has been one that resonates with Dancehall deejay Konshens, especially since he has had to fight through his fair share of depression, and cope…

Samantha J Is Back, Talks New Single ‘Big Fat Benz’ And Motherhood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d2_i45AY_o Jamaican singer Samantha J is back and she's a whole ‘vibe’ with the rollout of her brand new single Big Fat Benz. Produced by Anka Music Group, the catchy…

Interview: After 15 Years In, Konshens Is Back In A ‘Money-Making Mood’ With ‘Red Reign’

Fifteen years in the game is no mean feat but Dancehall star Konshens sounds assured and effortless as ever with detours in Afrobeats, Urbano, Trap, EDM, Roots Reggae, Soca, and…

A Day For John Holt

Every October going forward, the family members of deceased Reggae icon John Holt will host a night of festivities to commemorate his legacy. Speaking to DancehallMag, his grandson, Scwayne “Bamm”…