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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Beenie Man and Snoop Dogg’s New Super-Collab Is a Lesson in Cultural Diplomacy
Dancehall has long flirted with hip-hop. Every so often, however, the relationship produces something that feels less like a collaboration…
Valiant Featured in Wha Gwaan Munchy Ahead of Summerjam 2026
Valiant made his first-ever trip to Europe for the Dancehall Takeover at Summerjam 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and sat down…
Beenie Man Breaks Silence on Future Fambo Feud, Says Former Friend ‘Needs Help’
For years, Beenie Man and Future Fambo were more than collaborators. They were brothers in dancehall—sharing hit records, stages and…
Frankie Sly named national spokesperson for Creator Rights Movement
Reggae singer Frankie Sly is stepping onto a different kind of stage. The veteran entertainer has been named national spokesperson…
Riddim of a Republic: 25 Jamaican Songs That Conquered America
As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, we trace how an island of fewer than three million…
Mr Eazi Recruits Vybz Kartel For New Single “Lambo,” Announces Dre Skull-Produced Mixtape “Yard & Yanga”
Two of the most influential names on either side of the Afrobeats–dancehall divide are joining forces. Nigerian afropop star Mr…
How Jeremy Harding Turned A Roots Sample Into Beenie Man’s Global Anthem
Nearly three decades after its release, Beenie Man's swaggering 1997 anthem Who Am I remains one of the most instantly…
Producer Mxssivh Says Drake Has Geninue Love For Jamaican Culture
Montego Bay-born producer Mxssivh is having a major moment after landing production credits on two tracks featured on Drake's new…
Producer Countree Hype Pleads Guilty In Miami To Smuggling 30 Guns To Jamaica
Producer Countree Hype has pleaded guilty in a Miami federal case accusing him of smuggling 30 firearms and ammunition from Florida to Jamaica inside office chairs. Countree Hype, whose given…
Flippa Mafia Arrested After Wiretaps And iCloud Photos Link Him To New NJ Drug Ring
Dancehall artist Flippa Mafia, the self-styled “Flossing King,” has been charged in a New Jersey federal drug conspiracy case built partly on evidence from his Apple account and intercepted phone…
Capleton To Perform In Canada For First Time In 16 Years
Capleton is set to return to a Canadian stage for the first time in 16 years after securing a work permit. The entertainment firms, Free People Entertainment and Reynolds Entertainment,…
12 New Reggae & Dancehall Songs: Masicka, Vybz Kartel, Jaz Elise, Capleton, And More
DancehallMag highlights new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists this week. Feel free to send suggestions to editor@dancehallmag.com. Capleton, Derrick Sound, Little Lion…
Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life
Today marks six years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae music. Let’s reflect on the man behind the music through…
Cutty Ranks Files US$3 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties From El Chombo’s ‘Dame Tu Cosita’
Dancehall veteran Cutty Ranks has filed a US$3 million lawsuit in the United States, alleging that he was never properly paid for his contributions to El Chombo’s 2018 global hit…
Grindsman Says He’s Seeking “Fair Share” From Vybz Kartel Over ‘Benz Punany’
Dancehall veteran Grindsman insists that he's not focused on Vybz Kartel's wealth but only wants fair compensation for the use of his work. The artist, whose real name is Joseph…
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Vybz Kartel Over U.S. Shows, O-1B Visa
A New York Supreme Court judge on Tuesday (March 3) dismissed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Vybz Kartel and a promoter over the Dancehall star’s U.S. performances and his O-1B visa.…
