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Reggae Legend Max Romeo Accuses UMG Of Racial Bias In Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has claimed in new court filings that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Polygram Publishing’s practice of…
Nigy Boy’s Take On Suggestions That He’s Revolutionized Dancehall
Continental singer Nigy Boy responded with a light-hearted joke when asked about people claiming he has singlehandedly revolutionized Dancehall following…
Donovan Germain Says He Steered Agent Sasco Away From Clashing With Vybz Kartel, Focused On Long-Term Career
This summer marks 25 years since Agent Sasco began his Dancehall career, a milestone influenced by legendary music producer Donovan…
Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs Becomes First Visually-Impaired ‘Jamaica Festival Song’ Winner
Decorated musician and educator Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs made history on Saturday night by becoming the first visually-impaired artist to win…
LA Lewis Beats Portmore Toll Booth Breach Charges
President Abraham Lincoln once wrote "the man who defends himself in court has a fool for a lawyer and a…
Interview: QQ Reflects On Music Career 20 Years Later
Dancehall artist QQ is officially celebrating 20 years in the music industry. The entertainer, whose real name is Kareem Dawkins,…
10 Of Bob Marley’s Most Covered Songs
Reggae legend Bob Marley's music, with its messages of love, unity, and social justice, has resonated with artists from every…
Chimney Records Producer David Hayle Endorses The New Sound Of Dancehall
Jamaican producer David Hayle of Chimney Records says he supports experimentation and the new sound of Dancehall. “People will always…
The Story Behind The Song: Bounty Killer’s Dad Mistakenly Thought He Was Throwing “Shade” At Him In “Mama”
Bounty Killer's father was upset at him for a long while, this after the deejay released the single Mama (Not In A Good Mood), thinking the lines about a 'gambling…
Govana Says New Album ‘Legacy’ Shows Why He Is The Bridge Between Old And New School Dancehall
Dancehall artist Govana says his second album, Legacy, shows why he is the bridge between old school and new school through the collaborations on the project. The deejay was speaking to DancehallMag at…
The Time 4×4 Exodus “Paid” Bounty Killer For Dubplates With A 10-Wheeler Leyland Truck
Bounty Killer was once 'paid' a 10-wheeler Leyland truck courtesy of the late owner of 4x4 Exodus Sound System, Errol "Fada Duss" Hayles, to record as many dubplates as the…
Popcaan’s Brother Squidell Talks New Music Industry Book ‘Essential Notes’
Music executive Demonie “Squidell” Wilson, the older brother and former manager of Dancehall star Popcaan, has published his first book, Essential Notes: A Glimpse into the Reality of the Music…
Gramps Morgan On Getting His Jamaican Citizenship: “One Of The Greatest Days Of My Life”
Reggae artist Gramps Morgan says it is imperative that descendants of Jamaicans who have migrated to other countries claim their Jamaican citizenship by descent, as it is their rightful heritage.…
Gramps Morgan Receives Governor General’s Diaspora Award For Excellence
Reggae superstar Roy "Gramps" Morgan was among five recipients of the Governor General’s Diaspora Awards For Excellence 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Wednesday. The Positive Vibrations artist…
Music Experts Split After Judge Clears Steely & Clevie’s Reggaetón Lawsuit For Trial
Now that a US federal judge has cleared the way for Steely & Clevie Productions’ copyright lawsuit to proceed to trial, expert testimony on musical elements is expected to play…
Photographer Adrian Boot, Napster Settle Copyright Dispute Over Sugar Minott Photo
The copyright infringement lawsuit between UK photographer Adrian Boot and streaming service Napster — over the allegedly unauthorized use of a photo of Reggae and Dancehall artist Sugar Minott —…
