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Riddims That Slapped: Richard ‘Shams’ Browne’s ‘Orgasm’
In 2000, as fans awaited Buju Banton to take the stage in Germany, the Orgasm riddim came roaring out of…
John Legend, Jada Kingdom ‘Speak In Tongues’ And 9 More New Songs
Jada Kingdom did not disappoint in her new feature with John Legend and Skip Marley is back spreading some good…
Spice’s Recent Billboard Entry ‘A Big Deal’
Queen Of Dancehall Spice's ability to steer her own ship after severing ties with VP Records is being hailed following the first…
Jahazeil Myrie To Release Debut EP ‘Message’
Jahazeil Myrie, son of Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist Buju Banton, is hoping that his fans will lend a listening ear…
IzyBeats Steps Out As Artist For Upcoming Debut Album ‘Edgehill’
IzyBeats may be a highly sought after Grammy-winning producer, but right now the current project is his debut album Edgehill,…
Kalpee Talks Island Wave And Underrepresentation Of Caribbean Music
In Trinidad, Kalpee was starved of creative resources and worn down by cultural expectations. Beyond the island’s shores, he felt…
Don Dada Connecting The Jamaican Diaspora Through Art, Dancehall And NFTs
It’s a known fact that Jamaican culture has inspired the global music scene. What many have yet to realize is…
Spice: ‘Emancipated’ Album Review
Like she had promised a few months ago, in her Love Triangle song, that she would not stop singing about…
Taz Timeless Speaks On Usain Bolt’s Move To Trademark ‘To Di World’ Victory Pose
Taz Timeless, from the Timeless Dancers in Spanish Town, St. Catherine which conceptualized the 'To Di World' Dancehall dance move, says that he feels no animosity towards Usain Bolt for…
Tosh Alexander’s ‘Cum Yah’ And 8 New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Top new releases for Dancehall playlists everywhere have come this week from Govana, Alkaline, Daddy1, and Rhumba, who have all shared accounts of gloom and despair in their new tracks,…
Queen Of Dancehall Spice: The ‘Emancipated’ Interview
Just a little over a year since the release of her debut album 10, Spice is on the eve of premiering her sophomore project—Emancipated. The nine-track set, which was predominantly…
Beenie Man Celebrates 50th Birthday In Star-Studded Style
In a birthday celebration fit for a King, Beenie Man enjoyed his 50th milestone with family, friends, and heavy-hitters of the Jamaican music industry last night (Aug. 22) at the…
Major Mackerel Talks New Dancehall Album, Heyday, And How He Got His First Girl
When Garfield Dixon first heard his song Don Ban being played on the radio in 1987, he was of the impression that it may have been someone else singing the…
Jahvillani Says He’s Naturally Distant, But “His Fans Understand”
Jahvillani might be known for hardcore Dancehall tunes that speak about ‘badness’ or his charismatic flair that makes many ladies flock him—but beneath all of that is a quiet fellow,…
Capleton Hails ‘Divine Powers’ For Saving His Life Following Car Crash
Raggy Road deejay Capleton is hailing divine protection after he escaped a near-fatal car crash on Tuesday. Speaking to DancehallMag following an extensive set at Thursday Night Live’s ‘Acoustic Inna…
Major Mackerel Feels Renewed Thanks To Poolside Convo With Jahshii
Dancehall stalwart Major Mackerel says he is rejuvenated and renewed, thanks to a conversation he had with newcomer Jahshii in January of this year. "Jahshii is the stepping stone for…
