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Interview: Vybz Kartel Speaks On New EP, Says Valiant Reminds Him Of Himself
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has been incarcerated since 2011, but that has not stopped him from releasing singles, and even albums. The…
Bob Marley And The Wailers’ ‘Catch A Fire’ Turns 50
Catch a Fire, the album regarded as responsible for catapulting Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer to global stardom,…
Chaka Demus & Pliers Readying 30th Anniversary Album
Thirty years ago, deejay Chaka Demus and singer Pliers joined forces for the recording of the album Tease Me, a…
Chaka Demus & Pliers To Headline Third Coveside Concert
It’s not often that Jamaicans get to experience the wonders of Chaka Demus & Pliers live, all the more reason…
Ziggy Marley Accuses Sea Salt, A Luxury Villa In Ocho Rios, Of Discrimination Because He’s Jamaican. They Respond.
Ziggy Marley — the eldest son of Reggae icon Bob Marley and an eight-time Grammy Award winner — has accused…
Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Holding Back’ Turns 20
It's been 20 years since the release of Wayne Wonder’s Grammy-nominated album No Holding Back, which is nearing the Gold…
Shenseea, Interscope Reach Settlement With Producer In ‘Lick’ Copyright Lawsuit
Jamaican singer Shenseea and her label Interscope Records have reached a settlement in one of the two copyright infringement lawsuits…
D’Angel Rings In Birthday Celebrating Her Many Hats
D’Angel is ringing in her birthday today, celebrating her many dimensions, from mother and artist to model and humanitarian. The…
What We Want From ‘The Big Ship’ At Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest is pulling out all the stops for its 30th staging, evidenced by a head-turning lineup which includes Freddie McGregor and his Big Ship empire. The occasion will see…
Throwback Thursday: Junior Kelly’s ‘Love So Nice’
Not many tunes capture the zeitgeist of the year 1999, quite like Junior Kelly’s timeless masterpiece, Love So Nice. The track, which is buoyed by an instrumental sample of Bob…
From Jungle To Joy: How Laa Lee Became A Creative Force In Dancehall
The current musical landscape in Dancehall is awash with melancholic tunes that seem to mirror the island's troubles. While there may be good reasons for this trend, it creates saturation.…
Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran Says His Family Has Always Been A Fan Of Reggae Music
British rapper Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran, first cousin of superstar Ed Sheeran, says his family has always been enthralled by Reggae music. “The Sheerans are a big fan of Reggae. We…
Mighty Crown Sound System To Retire After 30 Years
Renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown is on the last lap of its career after three decades. The decision might shock some, but with the changing climate in Dancehall, the…
Valiant’s ‘Motorcade,’ 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 playlists. This week we have new drops from…
Premiere: Romain Virgo Returns With New Video For ‘Driver’
We’ve heard him sing about being a woman’s Soul Provider, and now Romain Virgo is positioning himself as her “driver.” That’s the name of his first single in 16 months,…
‘Flava’ McGregor Files Copyright Lawsuit Against VP Records Seeking At Least US$10 Million
Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor is suing VP Records once again, this time for what he alleges is the company’s “blatant and purposeful” copyright infringement on seven songs, including tracks voiced by…
