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Grace Jones Turns 75: Ten Moments From Her Iconic Music, Film And Modeling Career
While every bit deserved, calling Grace Jones an icon may not do enough to highlight her wild and pioneering impact.…
Calton Coffie, Former Inner Circle Lead Singer Of ‘Sweat’, ‘Bad Boys’ Fame, Dead At 68
Calton Coffie, the former lead singer of Inner Circle's biggest hits, has passed away at the age of 68. The…
Bob Marley, Tiwa Savage’s ‘Waiting In Vain,’ And 10 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…
Minister Taf Gearing Up To Release ‘Bam Bam’
Dancehall diss tracks are a dime a dozen. A gospel diss track? Not so much. British gospel deejay Minister Taf…
The 30 Best Shaggy Songs Of All Time, Ranked
The career of Dancehall megastar Shaggy has been, in a word – enviable. Here are 30 of his best songs…
Stonebwoy’s Def Jam Debut ‘5th Dimension’ Enters Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Ghanaian singer Stonebwoy’s 5th Dimension album has debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, a weekly listing that ranks…
Interview: Vanessa Bling Expertly Riding The Tides Of Change
The landscape of Dancehall music has changed a lot since the golden ages of the 90s and 2000s. Romance, for…
Dovey Magnum Speaks On The Release Her First EP, ‘No Filter’
Dancehall star Dovey Magnum is breaking through a glass ceiling in her own career with the release of her first…
Peter Tosh’s ‘Live And Dangerous: Boston 1976’ Album Reaches New Peak On Billboard Reggae Chart After Vinyl Release
Reggae legend Peter Tosh's Live and Dangerous: Boston 1976 album has now reached No. 4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, beating its previous peak of No. 12 on the…
Premiere: ‘Strictly Prohibited’ Documentary Explores Latest Broadcasting Commission Ban
Six months after the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) announced a ban on songs that promote and/or glorify illegal activities, British filmmakers Freddie Stewart and Gene Kavanagh are adding context…
Ria Rania Talks New ‘Service’ EP, Working With Valiant, And More
Jamaican singer Ria Rania might still be finding her footing in the Dancehall industry, but she's already released her second EP titled Service. “This project is definitely seen as growth and…
Judge Orders Drake To Respond To Steely & Clevie’s Lawsuit
A federal judge in California has ordered Canadian rapper Drake and Reggaeton producer/rapper Wisin to respond to the mega copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the Jamaican producers Steely & Clevie…
Kanye West’s Reggae And Dancehall Samples: 10 Times He Tapped Jamaican Music
Over the course of his career, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, blending disparate genres and sounds into something entirely new. One unexpected example of this…
Brick & Lace To Return To Dancehall
Brick & Lace — the Jamaican duo of Nyla and Nyanda Thorbourne, who are best known for their 2007 track Love Is Wicked — will be making a comeback to…
Diiverse Injured After Man Interrupted Toronto Performance, Threw Microphone At Her Face
Canada-based Dancehall artist Diiverse has been left in pain and with stitches to her left eye following an incident at a stage show at Chateau Le Jardin in Toronto, last…
‘Blood Brothers’: Gregory Isaacs’ Friendship With Dennis Brown
One of the most singular defining relationships in the life of Gregory Isaacs was his sturdy friendship with Reggae superstar Dennis Brown. "Gregory and Dennis referred to themselves as' blood…
