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The Jamaican Artists Making Their Film Debut In The ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic
The upcoming Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, is staying true to its producers' claim of authenticity, as more than a…
Producer Salid A Quadruple Threat
Record producer Jadou Clayton King of Hard Layer Records, better known as Salid, also has the titles of studio engineer,…
The 30 Best Reggae And Dancehall Albums Of 2023
The year 2023 brought a wave of compelling albums from the Dancehall and Reggae genres. From Elephant Man's energetic "Cool…
Evy Royal’s Versatility From Skit Actor To Short Film Maestro
Manchester native Evy Royal, known for his humorous Instagram skits, which capture the essence of rural Jamaican life, culture, and…
Valiant’s ‘Bubble Gum,’ And 9 More New Songs
Every week, writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and…
What We Can Learn From 2023’s Biggest Dancehall Song
Marvin Sparks delves into the intricacies of creating a hit dancehall song, emphasizing the importance of hooks, authenticity, and international…
Remembering Dirtsman, ‘Hot This Year’ Deejay On 30th Death Anniversary
Thursday, December 21, marked the 30th anniversary of the murder of Dirtsman, the Dancehall artist, best known for the hit…
Anthony B On His Anti-Establishment Hit ‘Fire Pon Rome,’ 27 Years Later
Rastafarian firebrand Anthony B has come a long way from being a naive country boy out of Clark's Town, Trelawny,…
Revisit NotNice’s Pulsating ‘Street Vybz’ Riddim
The nostalgia of 2010 Dancehall music pervades with producer NotNice gearing up to re-release his prolific Street Vybz riddim. The throwback trend was started by his contemporary Rvssian, who recently…
Dancehall Veteran Grindsman Reflects On Vybz Kartel Flipping ‘Benz Punany’
Dancehall veteran Grindsman said he had experienced a career resurgence in 2010, when Vybz Kartel flipped his 1990 track Benz Punany. Kartel's remake, titled Benz Punany, had interpolated the original's…
Teejay’s ‘Drift’ Remix With Davido, And 10 More New Songs
Every week, DancehallMag highlights new and notable Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists. Feel free to send suggestions to editor@dancehallmag.com. Teejay - Drift…
Masicka’s ‘G.O.K.’ Sales Consistent With A Hit Dancehall Album, But It Could Have Done Better, Says Contractor
Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards, principal of Contractor Music Group, praised Masicka's Generation of Kings (G.O.K.) for its initial success in the US but believes the album could have made a bigger…
Stick Figure, Collie Buddz Earn First Gold Certification In US
Smokin' Love, a 2014 collaboration between American Reggae band Stick Figure and Bermudian Reggae singer Collie Buddz, was certified Gold in the United States last month. The Recording Industry Association…
The 2023 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise: In Photos
The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, founded by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and his manager Dan Dalton, recently wrapped up its 8th successful voyage, entertaining 4,375 Reggae and Dancehall enthusiasts…
Redman On Sanchez’s ‘Old Friend’: “I Never Liked This Cover Thing, Enuh”
Reggae singer Sanchez stands out for his unique approach to covering songs by both local and international artists. His rendition of Phyllis Hyman's 1986 hit Old Friend was a prime…
Masicka’s ‘Generation Of Kings’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Masicka's Generation of Kings, his first album under Def Jam Recordings, will make a strong debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart tomorrow. Released on December 1, the 17-track album…
