The Story Behind Gregory Issacs’ Struggle With Addiction, And His Night Nurse’s Devotion
Gregory Isaacs, the son of Enid Murray and Lester Isaacs, remains an enigmatic figure, over a decade after his death.
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Mykal Rose Speaks On New Song Paying Homage To ‘Marijuana’
Grammy award-winning singer Mykal Rose is the latest Jamaican artist to pay tribute to the marijuana plant with the release of the song Marijuana, today (April 17).
Shaggy’s Best Albums, Ranked By Sales And Streams In The US
When it comes to crossover success, very few Jamaican artists have done it quite like Shaggy, whose achievements were recently recognized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) on Monday with an Icon Award.
Shenseea’s ‘Curious’ About Women, And 7 More New Songs
Jamaican artists have had a busy week. Some of the island’s biggest names, from A-listers to up-and-comers, have released refreshing tracks for your consumption, and, in case you missed them, here are a few: Curious – Shenseea After briefly teasing it on her social media pages, Dancehall-pop singer Shenseea, finally dropped the song and visuals for her highly anticipated tune, Curious – a bold admission of the artist’s occasional desire to ‘try women.’
Inseparable: The Late Gregory Isaacs And His Wife, June
When Gregory Isaacs and his wife, June, were arrested for illegal possession of firearms in 1983, the Cool Ruler‘s young wife remembers being scared.
Interview: Vybz Kartel Speaks On New EP, Says Valiant Reminds Him Of Himself
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has been incarcerated since 2011, but that has not stopped him from releasing singles, and even albums.
Bob Marley And The Wailers’ ‘Catch A Fire’ Turns 50
Catch a Fire, the album regarded as responsible for catapulting Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer to global stardom, has clawed its way back onto Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart 50 years after its release.
Chaka Demus & Pliers Readying 30th Anniversary Album
Thirty years ago, deejay Chaka Demus and singer Pliers joined forces for the recording of the album Tease Me, a move that would indelibly change their lives and make history when six of its songs entered the UK Singles chart.
Chaka Demus & Pliers To Headline Third Coveside Concert
It’s not often that Jamaicans get to experience the wonders of Chaka Demus & Pliers live, all the more reason for the platinum-selling duo to headline the third Coveside Concert at Plantation Cove in St Ann on April 29.
Ziggy Marley Accuses Sea Salt, A Luxury Villa In Ocho Rios, Of Discrimination Because He’s Jamaican. They Respond.
Ziggy Marley — the eldest son of Reggae icon Bob Marley and an eight-time Grammy Award winner — has accused a luxury villa on Jamaica’s North Coast of discrimination.
Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Holding Back’ Turns 20
It’s been 20 years since the release of Wayne Wonder’s Grammy-nominated album No Holding Back, which is nearing the Gold certification milestone in the United States.
Shenseea, Interscope Reach Settlement With Producer In ‘Lick’ Copyright Lawsuit
Jamaican singer Shenseea and her label Interscope Records have reached a settlement in one of the two copyright infringement lawsuits filed against her last year, DancehallMag has exclusively confirmed.
D’Angel Rings In Birthday Celebrating Her Many Hats
D’Angel is ringing in her birthday today, celebrating her many dimensions, from mother and artist to model and humanitarian.
What We Want From ‘The Big Ship’ At Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest is pulling out all the stops for its 30th staging, evidenced by a head-turning lineup which includes Freddie McGregor and his Big Ship empire.
Throwback Thursday: Junior Kelly’s ‘Love So Nice’
Not many tunes capture the zeitgeist of the year 1999, quite like Junior Kelly’s timeless masterpiece, Love So Nice.
From Jungle To Joy: How Laa Lee Became A Creative Force In Dancehall
The current musical landscape in Dancehall is awash with melancholic tunes that seem to mirror the island’s troubles.
Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran Says His Family Has Always Been A Fan Of Reggae Music
British rapper Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran, first cousin of superstar Ed Sheeran, says his family has always been enthralled by Reggae music.
Mighty Crown Sound System To Retire After 30 Years
Renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown is on the last lap of its career after three decades.
Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life
Today marks three years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae music.
Valiant’s ‘Motorcade,’ And 10 More New Songs
Every week our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.