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Super Cat’s Great Escape: How Dancehall Legend Dodged Clarks Bootie Crackdown
Dancehall legend Super Cat narrowly escaped being among the scores of young boys and men who were detained during one…
Jane Macgizmo Is Back And Groovier Than Ever
Fans of Reggae/Dancehall artist Jane Macgizmo might have noticed that she was missing from the scene for several years... the…
Coxsone Dodd Didn’t Pack Heat, But He Had “A Hell Of A Right Hand” — Says Producer Blackbeard
Following Morna Dodd's objection to the portrayal of her father, Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, in the film Bob Marley: One…
Rastafarian Artists Criticized Again For Failing To Give Back To Community
Ras Iyah V has joined a growing list of Rastafarian elders expressing concern that many of Reggae artists, who have…
Chevelle Franklyn Turns 50: Her Ten Best Dancehall And Gospel Songs
Jamaican singer Chevelle Franklyn, one of the most illustrious voices to ever grace Reggae music, celebrates her 50th birthday today. …
Blvk H3ro’s ‘Runaway’ And 11 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…
Ras Iyah V Blasts ‘Fake’ Reggae Rastas: “Whole Heap A Dem A Drunkard”
'Peter Tosh Legalize It' Awardee Ras Iyah V has lamented what he says is the fact that many Reggae artists,…
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 Wake Up and Live, the closing track on the late…
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 with sound system virtuoso Rory StoneLove. A clean, classic lovers…
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 way. The film, starring British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir as the late…
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 gathering at the Ribbiz UltraLounge in Kingston, Jamaica. The event,…
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 own life principles. “My thing is, every action have a…
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 Get Ready. It is frequently put down for being a…
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…
