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Shaggy Talks New Song ‘Mi Nuh Know,’ Confirms New Album On The Way
Grammy Award-winning superstar Shaggy has managed to get tongues wagging with his latest offering Mi Nuh Know, which sees the…
I-Octane: ‘I Am Great’ Album Review
At his zenith, I-Octane was a fashion-conscious hitmaker, who flooded the market with party songs and an obsessive focus on…
From ‘Selecta’ To ‘Singa’: Yaadcore Talks Debut Album ‘Reggaeland’
Today, prominent selector/DJ Yaadcore finally released Reggaeland — his debut album through his label 12 Yaad. The 14-track project features…
Interview: I-Octane Says He Just Released His Best Album Yet
Reggae and Dancehall star I-Octane, who's known for hits like Wine and Jiggle, L.O.V.E Y.O.U., Gal A Gimme Bun, and…
Sean Paul Happy To Be Back On Stage After Two Years
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is happy to be back on stage after his hiatus due to the pandemic. The Grammy…
Mr. Lexx Announces Final Album ‘Like I Never Left’ Ahead Of Retirement
Veteran Dancehall deejay Mr. Lexx is working on his final album before retirement from the industry. Speaking with DancehallMag at…
Julian Jones-Griffith Talks Mavado’s New Album, Shenseea & State Of Jamaican Music
Music industry executive Julian Jones-Griffith has been in the music industry for over 30 years, having guided the careers of…
Iyara Takes Dancehall To Alaska
Dancehall artist Iyara is fresh from a vacation that saw him visiting far-off locales like the snow-laden landscapes of Alaska.…
Busy Signal Takes On Smokey Robinson’s ‘Crusin” Plus More New Dancehall/Reggae Songs
As many Dancehall and Reggae fans gravitated to Shenseea's debut album, Alpha, with a sigh of relief last week, other practitioners in the genre had a slew of new singles.…
Shenseea: ‘Alpha’ Album Review
After giving her fans a scare with Lick, R U That and Deserve It which spurred protests that she had ditched her Jamaican sound and authenticity, an unfettered Shenseea rose to…
Vybz Kartel, Shaneil Muir Take Fans On A Ride, Plus 14 New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Vybz Kartel and Shaneil Muir’s new single Ride It heads this week’s list of new tracks to add to your Dancehall playlist. This week's list includes new music from Govana,…
Dancehall Producer Shab Don: “The Only Way To Stop Gun Songs Is To Ban It”
Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr. says that the only way "gun" songs can be stopped is if they are banned online and by the radio stations. During an interview…
Marcus Antonio Warns Of ‘Trouble’
Few Dancehall artists can boast of an American Idol appearance on their CV, but Marcus Antonio has never been afraid of being an outlier. Super-talented, and hard-working, he has constantly…
Remembering Bunny Wailer, The First ‘Don Dadda’ Of Dancehall, One Year After His Death
Today marks one year since the passing of Reggae/Dancehall legend Bunny Wailer, the original Don Dadda and founding member of The Wailers band, which included his step-brother Bob Marley and…
DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic’ Reggae Edition 2022 A Hit: Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsG_XQEG7Lk Twenty-one Reggae and Dancehall acts were showcased on the global stage at DJ Cassidy’s special edition of Pass The Mic: BET Afterparty 2022, following the 53rd NAACP Image Awards…
For Sean Paul, These Are Dancehall’s Most Impactful Songs
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has listed veteran deejay Little Twitch’s Respect Due and Louie Culture’s Ganga Lee as the top two songs from which he took his life cues, which…
