Features
Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Vybz Kartel’s 20 Best Female Collaborations, Ranked
While we can thank Vybz Kartel for giving many of the female talents in this list their ‘big break’ in…
American Journalist Noel Walker Aiming To Spread Awareness Of Reggae Month
International TV host and journalist Noel Walker is aiming to boost awareness of reggae month - celebrated annually in February…
Throwback Thursday: Barrington Levy’s ‘Black Roses’
In 1983, Barrington Levy’s ‘Black Roses’ spread its roots all throughout Reggae music and the world, and subsequently became one…
The Story Behind Jah Cure’s ‘Undeniable’ Album
Undeniable isn’t just the name of singer Jah Cure’s new album, but an unavoidable theme in the project’s actualization. Released…
OMI Samples Mad Cobra, Beenie Man Tries Drill, And 10 More New Songs
Dancehall artists have been in the lab, and the wave of new music, coupled with a few albums sprinkled in…
Music Can Surpass Tourism As Jamaica’s Number One Industry, Says TEF Executive Director
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Carey Wallace says he believes Jamaican music and culture has the wherewithal…
Jermaine Edwards, Rushawn’s ‘Beautiful Day’ Shines On The UK Singles Chart
Jamaican Gospel artist Jermaine Edwards is honored that the new remix of Beautiful Day, which features his protégé Rushawn Ewears, has…
Jay-A Banking On ‘Pain’ With Mavado, Dexta Daps
Gangster tunes are a dime a dozen, but songs that add socio-economic context to why some men opt to stay…
Musician Dean Fraser Hails Late Singer Bob Andy, Says Tribute Album Was Deserving
“He was not just a normal, ordinary guy who wrote a couple rhymes,” saxophonist Dean Fraser told DancehallMag about late singer-songwriter Bob Andy. “He was really prolific; him a di…
The Top 100 Most Streamed Jamaican Dancehall, Reggae Songs Of All Time
What's the most streamed Jamaican song of all time? Take a guess. There are just too many fantastic hits to choose from, right? You may think your personal favorite song…
Throwback Thursday: Barrington Levy, Bounty Killer’s ‘Living Dangerously’
The ages-old debate about whether or not Dancehall music has gotten better or worse over the years hardly lends itself to objectivity. If, however, one needed to make the argument…
Steely & Clevie Has Trouble Tracking Down Some Reggaeton Artists, Producers In ‘Dem Bow’ Copyright Lawsuit
Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd says that, despite its best efforts, it has been unable to effect service of its copyright infringement complaint on some of the Defendants, all of…
Interview: Koffee Talks Headlining Miramar’s Afro-Carib Fest, New Album, Sam Smith Collab, And More
Jamaican singer Koffee is slated to headline the third annual Afro-Carib Festival at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater in Florida on Saturday (February 25). This is a huge feat for…
‘Reggae Music Needs A Pension Plan’
Veteran singer Josie Mel believes that the major stakeholders in the reggae music fraternity need to hammer together a plan to implement a pension plan for aging artists and musicians.…
Bounty Killer, Cham & Dexta Daps’ ‘Slow Motion,’ And 8 More New Songs
New releases from Jamaican artists include a sizzling Valentine's Day jam from Bounty Killer, Baby Cham, and Dexter Daps, and Ishawna’s New Child. Other notable releases include Intence and Kae…
Rihanna Turns 35! Her Ten Best Dancehall-Inspired Songs
As Rihanna celebrates her 35th birthday today, February 20, we take a look back at the times the Bajan billionaire dabbled in Dancehall and Reggae music. The singer, who hasn't…
