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Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter Wants Apology For “Very Insulting” Scene In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie
Morna Dodd, daughter of the late Studio One producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, has expressed strong disapproval of how her…
The Story Behind The Song: How Anthony ‘Sangie’ Davis Wrote Bob Marley’s ‘Wake Up And Live’
Anthony "Sangie" Davis, a songwriter, producer, and close friend of Bob Marley, recently shared how he composed the lyrics for…
Remembering Peetah Morgan: 20 Essential Songs From Morgan Heritage
In honor of Peetah Morgan's enduring legacy with Morgan Heritage, DancehallMag highlights 20 essential songs from the band's rich catalog.
Interview: Yeza Showcases Softer Side On New Single ‘Rude’
Usually known for her militant and rebellious edge, Yeza is tapping into her softer side on Rude, her latest collaboration…
Exclusive: Bob Marley’s Catalog Gets Massive Sales, Streaming Boost From ‘One Love’ Biopic
Paramount Pictures' Bob Marley: One Love biopic has boosted sales and streams of the Reggae legend's catalog in a major…
Julian Marley Shares Story Behind His Grammy-Winning ‘Colors Of Royal’ Album
Reggae star Julian Marley and producer Alexx Antaeus recently celebrated their acclaimed Colors Of Royal album with a performance and…
Interview: Jahmiel On His Upcoming Album ‘Nirvana,’ Africa And His Current State Of Mind
At the heart of Jahmiel's sound is a philosophy rooted in positivity and love, a reflection of the Jamaican artist's…
The True Meaning Behind Bob Marley’s Song ‘One Love’
The release of Paramount Pictures' biopic Bob Marley: One Love has ratcheted up the tempo of critique directed at the song One Love/People…
Mr. Vegas On The Multiple Sides Of Gatekeeping In Dancehall
Mr. Vegas has weighed in on gatekeeping within Dancehall music, highlighting its multifaceted nature and the importance of context when discussing the practice. The Heads High artist recently criticized those…
Mr. Vegas Plans To Re-Record ‘Heads High’ To Regain Ownership Of Master
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas says he plans to re-record his 1998 hit Heads High, aiming to take control of the song's masters—a move prompted by his lack of primary ownership…
Mavado Reaches Settlement With Ugandan Concert Promoter
Jamaican Dancehall star Mavado has reached a settlement with Ugandan promoter Chinedu Ikoroha in a long-standing legal dispute over a failed concert in the East African country over a decade…
Alexx A-Game, Who Plays Peter Tosh, Addresses Cut Scenes In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Alexx A-Game, the Jamaican artist cast as Reggae legend Peter Tosh in Paramount Pictures' Bob Marley: One Love, has urged fans to support the biopic even though his scenes were…
Judge Denies Rohan Marley’s Motion To Have Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Thrown Out
A federal judge in California has mostly rejected Rohan Marley's effort to dismiss an $18 million sexual harassment lawsuit against him. Chloe Villano, 34, a former employee, sued Marley and…
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah’ Enters Top 10 In The UK, Teejay’s ‘I Am Chippy’ EP Debuts On Billboard Reggae Chart
YG Marley’s infectious debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has entered the top ten on the Official UK Singles chart, while Dancehall artist Teejay’s debut EP I Am Chippy…
The Story Behind The Song: How Niney The Observer’s ‘Blood And Fire’ Led To A Fight With Bob Marley
Reggae producer and singer Winston 'Niney the Observer' Holness said that it was the intimidation from friends-turned-foes Bunny 'Striker' Lee and Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Bob Marley and Striker's 'diss'…
Gramps Morgan To Fellow Jamaican Artists: “Instead Of Having Three Range Rovers, Get Some Land”
Gramps Morgan, Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist and member of Morgan Heritage, recently offered advice in financial literacy and investment planning for his fellow artists and musicians as he spoke at…
