Interview: Bling Dawg On His Debut Album ‘Elev8’, Setting Goals, Prayer And Growth
After nearly twenty years in music, Dancehall star Bling Dawg, born Marlon Ricardo Williams, finally released his debut album Elev8 last Friday, February 4.
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Lady Saw Returns To Dancehall: 7 Takeaways From Minister Marion Hall’s Latest Sermon
The showdown between Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, and Spice continued on Sunday after Hall again lashed the Reggae Grammy nominee, who had responded to her now-infamous January Sunday sermon.
Don Reid, Bank Manager Turned Artist, Releases Debut Album ‘Boomshots’
Don Reid, the bank manager-turned-songwriter and recording artiste has released his debut album, Boomshots on his own Sampleman Music label.
Dancehall Promoters React To Vaccinated Only Events In Jamaica
Popular promoter/sound system operator Marlon “Boom Boom” Wizard says while he is not coercing Jamaicans to take the coronavirus vaccines, they should consider that they have caused no fatalities.
Ras-I Talks Sophomore Album ‘Kingman’
Reggae crooner Ras-I has amped up the sounds on his feel-good sophomore album titled Kingman. Already released singles from Kingman shows Ras-I’s versatility with the positivity radiating from Kingman Ting, smooth sensual sensations sparking from If You Don’t Mind and the conscious guidance oozing from Lock it Down.
Africa: A New Frontier For Dancehall Music?
Popcaan and his Dancehall compatriots’ recent sojourns to sections of the African continent to headline sold-out concerts have resulted in the resurfacing of suggestions that the Motherland is the “new frontier for the Dancehall genre” and this is where Jamaican artists’ should place their focus.
Meet Okuda Hiroko: The Japanese Programmer Who Helped To Create Dancehall’s Pioneering ‘Sleng Teng’ Riddim
Okuda Hiroko, the Japanese woman who caught Reggaemylitis and created the Casio preset beat that gave rise to the legendary Sleng Teng riddim, believes that it was almost inevitable that the piece of music she composed almost 40 years ago would be embraced by Jamaicans.
East Side Queen Chikie Grainz Talks ‘Dreams Like Me’
After two years in Dancehall, upcoming artist Chikie Grainz released her debut mixtape, Queen Of The East last Sunday, January 29.
Sean Paul On The Progression Of Dancehall, ‘Live N Livin’ Album & What’s Next
Sean Paul has sold more than 10 million albums globally and in the wake, became the most successful charting artist in Dancehall history.
Producer Chambah Believes Trap Dancehall Has A Future
Dancehall producer Junior ‘Chambah’ Stevens believes that once trap dancehall continues to evolve, the genre will attract more international attention and support.
Terro Don, Manager Of Silk Boss, Says Artists Were Ripped Off, Stranded In The UK
After a “flopped” show in London over the weekend with entertainers Silk Boss and I Waata, a UK promoter known as Corey Max went on a tirade during an Instagram Live, accusing the Dancehall artists of using intimidation and ‘badness’ as they demanded their performance fees.
Queen Ifrica Not Impressed With Shenseea’s ‘Lick’: “Come Better Than That”
Reggae singer Queen Ifrica has frowned upon Shenseea’s latest single Lick featuring Megan Thee Stallion, noting that it only further solidifies the fact that the younger generation in Jamaica has gone wayward.
Busy Signal Remains Grounded With His Accomplishments On 43rd Birthday
Dancehall superstar Busy Signal says he will be streamlining more first-class music during this year, even as he continues to celebrate four music recording certifications for hit songs Bumaye, Stay So, and Santa Maria.
10 Times Grimy Dancehall Artists Did Inspiring Songs
The once-in-a-blue-moon treat of grimy dancehall artists giving their fans inspiring and uplifting music comes like a flower that rarely blooms.
Denyque: Stronger, Fiercer, Grown
Bursting onto the scene in early 2009 with her debut Can’t Breathe, Denyque captured the interest of Jamaica, becoming one of Dancehall’s most treasured divas, following hits like I Miss You, Make Me Believe, and Summer Love.
Etana Says She ‘Just Wants What Is Legally Hers’ In Landmark Lawsuit Against VP Records
“I just want what is legally mine.” That was the declaration from two-time Grammy Award nominee Etana, in confirming to DancehallMag that she has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against VP Records, in the Supreme Court in the State of New York over artist royalties, mechanical royalties, public performance royalties, and other monies allegedly due to her.
Tosh Alexander Talks New Clothing Line And Her Hit Song With Busta Rhymes, Nicki Minaj
Tosh Alexander’s new clothing line was inspired by travesties happening with black youth across the world, particularly in the US where she grew up.
Why Dancehall Artists Have Low Music Sales In Jamaica
The vexed issue of Jamaicans not buying the digital music of their favorite Dancehall and Reggae artists was brought to the fore again for discussion, on Saturday by Full Hundred deejay Mr.
Chris Tuggaz Banks On ‘Beverly Hills’
Dancehall artist Chris Tuggaz is confident that his latest single, ‘Beverly Hills’ will establish him as one of the top dancehall artistes in the game today.
German Talks ‘Timeless Vibes’ Reggae Riddim
Dancehall producer Emanuel Schirmer, more popularly known as ‘German’, is excited about his first foray into reggae music with the release of a project dubbed Timeless Vibes riddim.