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Peter Tosh Chronicles: The Time Nigerian Police Extorted Money From Him On First Trip To Africa
Reggae legend Peter Tosh was extorted by police in Nigeria, and almost had a confrontation with members of the security…
Mýa Breaks Down Her 16 Jamaican Collabs: From Beenie Man To Bounty Killer
When it comes to teaming up with Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artists, American singer Mýa is among the most prolific,…
Meet Mr. Lexx’s Sons Who Are Doing Music
Veteran deejay Mr. Lexx hasn’t only produced some of Dancehall’s top anthems, but offspring to continue the ‘Palmer’ legacy of…
Stephen Marley’s ‘Old Soul’ Ends His No. 1 Streak On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Stephen Marley’s fifth album, Old Soul, has opened at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, breaking his previous…
The Night Bob Marley & The Wailers Upstaged Lionel Richie & The Commodores At Madison Square Garden
Peter Tosh’s former manager Copeland Forbes, on Tuesday, relished the anniversary of the night Bob Marley and the Wailers, who…
Buju Banton’s ‘Born For Greatness’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Born For Greatness – the 13th studio album by Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton – did not debut on the…
Jermaine Edwards, Rushawn Ewears’ ‘Beautiful Day’ Opens Apple iPhone Event
Beautiful Day, the Billboard-charting song by Jermaine Edwards that was covered by youngster Rushawn Ewears, was used as the opening…
Beenie Man’s ‘Simma’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Beenie Man's Simma, his seventeenth studio album, failed to debut on the sales and streaming-driven Billboard Reggae Albums chart in…
Interview: Macka Diamond Talks New Team, Upcoming ‘Groundbreaking’ Album, And Dancehall Legacy
If you’ve peeped Macka Diamond’s social media recently, you’d have noticed that she’s been serving looks and legacy. Be it her appearance on mainstream US media like Way Up With…
Bob Weir, Jack Johnson Join Stephen Marley On ‘Winding Roads,’ And 12 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. This week, there are new drops from an exciting…
Buju Banton: ‘Born For Greatness’ Album Review
With the caliber of the songs on his Born for Greatness album, it is evident that Buju Banton has cemented himself as one of Jamaica’s greatest songwriters ever. The album,…
Interview: Richie Spice Talks 10th Studio Album “Black Man Time”
Reggae artist Richie Spice has marked his 52nd birthday with the release of his 10th studio album—Black Man Time—today, September 8, 2023. In a quick interview with DancehallMag, the Youth Dem…
Kate Simon’s Intimate Photographic Journey With Bob Marley And The Wailers
For many, the name Kate Simon might not immediately evoke the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Bob Marley. But as Simon's latest work, Rebel Music: Bob Marley & Roots…
Beenie Man: ‘Simma’ Album Review
Beenie Man’s Simma album covers an array of topics, from romantic dalliances and divine praises to unabashed self-aggrandizement. However, if there is one track on the album that should be…
Stage Set For Arguments In Steely & Clevie’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny And Other Reggaetón Stars
The legal battle between Reggae/Dancehall production company Steely & Clevie and almost all major Reggaetón artists is poised to roll into a California courtroom this month. On Thursday (August 31),…
The First-Ever Annual Caribbean Music Awards: What You Missed And Full Winners List
The first annual Caribbean Music Awards was held on Thursday at King’s Theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, the neighborhood known as New York’s “Little Caribbean.” Hosted by Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean,…
