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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Riddim of a Republic: 25 Jamaican Songs That Conquered America
As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, we trace how an island of fewer than three million…
Mr Eazi Recruits Vybz Kartel For New Single “Lambo,” Announces Dre Skull-Produced Mixtape “Yard & Yanga”
Two of the most influential names on either side of the Afrobeats–dancehall divide are joining forces. Nigerian afropop star Mr…
How Jeremy Harding Turned A Roots Sample Into Beenie Man’s Global Anthem
Nearly three decades after its release, Beenie Man's swaggering 1997 anthem Who Am I remains one of the most instantly…
Producer Mxssivh Says Drake Has Geninue Love For Jamaican Culture
Montego Bay-born producer Mxssivh is having a major moment after landing production credits on two tracks featured on Drake's new…
Producer Countree Hype Pleads Guilty In Miami To Smuggling 30 Guns To Jamaica
Producer Countree Hype has pleaded guilty in a Miami federal case accusing him of smuggling 30 firearms and ammunition from…
Flippa Mafia Arrested After Wiretaps And iCloud Photos Link Him To New NJ Drug Ring
Dancehall artist Flippa Mafia, the self-styled “Flossing King,” has been charged in a New Jersey federal drug conspiracy case built…
Capleton To Perform In Canada For First Time In 16 Years
Capleton is set to return to a Canadian stage for the first time in 16 years after securing a work…
12 New Reggae & Dancehall Songs: Masicka, Vybz Kartel, Jaz Elise, Capleton, And More
DancehallMag highlights new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists this week. Feel…
Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life
Today marks six years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae music. Let’s reflect on the man behind the music through…
Cutty Ranks Files US$3 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties From El Chombo’s ‘Dame Tu Cosita’
Dancehall veteran Cutty Ranks has filed a US$3 million lawsuit in the United States, alleging that he was never properly paid for his contributions to El Chombo’s 2018 global hit…
Grindsman Says He’s Seeking “Fair Share” From Vybz Kartel Over ‘Benz Punany’
Dancehall veteran Grindsman insists that he's not focused on Vybz Kartel's wealth but only wants fair compensation for the use of his work. The artist, whose real name is Joseph…
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Vybz Kartel Over U.S. Shows, O-1B Visa
A New York Supreme Court judge on Tuesday (March 3) dismissed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Vybz Kartel and a promoter over the Dancehall star’s U.S. performances and his O-1B visa.…
How Independent Artists Can Get Their Music On Streaming Platforms
You made the track. You obsessed over the mix. You played it for three friends, your group chat, and maybe your dog. Now comes the part that actually gets your…
Sly Dunbar: 10 Essential Songs Bearing The Reggae Legend’s Mark
Spanning more than five decades, Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar’s career yielded an untold number of recordings—a legacy that officially concluded on Monday with his passing at age 73. The drummer and…
How Jada Kingdom Is Quietly Setting The Bar For 2026
There is a quiet confidence to Jada Kingdom’s latest EP, "Just a Girl in a Money Man’s World." No rollout frenzy. No overexposure. Just six records, mostly produced by Stephen…
Maxine Stowe Teams Up With Producer Kenneth ‘Skengdon’ Black To Rebrand ‘Skengdon’ Brand
Well-known entertainment consultant Maxine Stowe is determined to reposition the brand of businessman Kenneth 'Skeng Don' Black in this new dancehall era. Stowe is well aware that the Skengdon brand…
