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Swatch International Vows To Build On ‘Passa Passa’ Success
Most Jamaicans recognize Swatch International as the sound system that fuelled the 'Passa Passa' era of dancehall, during which the…
Bob Marley’s ‘Natty Dread’: The Story Behind The Album’s Title
Released over 50 years ago on October 25, 1974, Natty Dread was Bob Marley’s seventh album but his first without…
Safaree Brings Back-to-School Joy To Pondside, Hanover
Scores of children turned out at the Pondside Primary and Infant School in Hanover, on Thursday for Jamaican-American rapper Safaree…
Gussie Clarke Hit With Cease And Desist From Tiger
An attorney-at-law representing Dancehall veteran Norman 'Tiger' Jackson has issued a cease and desist order to producer Gussie Clarke of…
Interview: Afro B Speaks On Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats, His Jamaican Collabs And More
Popular Afrobeats star Afro B— known for hits such as Drogba (Joanna), Shape Nice (with Vybz Kartel and Dre Skull), Fine Wine &…
Buju Banton Cancels Three More Dates On ‘Overcomer’ Tour. “It’s A Public Humbling,” Says Insider
Reggae superstar Buju Banton is the latest high-profile artist forced to cancel several dates of an arena tour in a…
Cutty Ranks: Dancehall’s First ‘Gunman Lyricist’
Veteran Dancehall deejay Cutty Ranks recently reminded fans of his groundbreaking role in Dancehall history as the first artist to…
General Echo: The “Slackest” Deejay In Dancehall
Long before artists such as Lady Saw, Shabba Ranks, Vybz Kartel, and others became known for their explicit and provocative…
Producers Face Off Over Royalty Splits For Tiger’s ‘When’ In Wake Of Drake Interpolation
There is a mushrooming dispute over the compositional rights of Tiger's song When in the wake of news that Drake's latest track, Blue Green Red, allegedly interpolates lyrics and melody…
Ras-I Remains Connected To The Root Of Reggae As He Completes New Album
As Reggae artist Ras-I continues work on his third studio album, he says his steady success is attributed to sticking to the root of the genre. “Mi always a water…
Interview: Shaggy Says He Plans To Make Music For Years To Come
Despite decades in the industry, Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy remains unsure if he’s reached his full potential. Much like his compatriot Sean Paul, he plans to continue making music for…
Exclusive: Drake Released New Song ‘Blue Green Red’ Without Clearance, Says Jamaican Producer Clevie Browne
Canadian rapper Drake could face a second lawsuit from Jamaican producer Cleveland 'Clevie' Browne over his latest track, Blue Green Red. The song allegedly interpolates lyrics and melody from Dancehall…
Blvk H3ro Says Vybz Kartel Is A “Superhero” For Waterford Residents
Reggae artist Blvk H3ro says Vybz Kartel is a role model for him, and other youngsters who grew up in Waterford, Portmore. Kartel was released from prison on July 31,…
Interview: Spice Talks Third Album ‘Mirror 25,’ Vybz Kartel’s Release, And More
Queen of Dancehall Spice has released her third studio album, Mirror 25, as part of her silver anniversary in music. Besides the celebratory aspect, she says it will introduce her “besties”…
Comparing Vybz Kartel And Buju Banton’s Journeys To Freedom
The last few days have epitomized spectacle as several fans celebrate the release and acquittal of dancehall giant Vybz Kartel. The last time the nation experienced this frenzy was in…
Spice Says Mr. Vegas Is Jealous That She Has More Musical Accolades Than Him
Queen of Dancehall Spice has responded to several criticisms hurled at her by Mr. Vegas regarding the trajectory of her career and her marketing strategies. In an interview with DancehallMag, Spice hit…
