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Rytikal Talks Coffee Picking Before Fame, Sharing A Cell With Tommy Lee Sparta, Wanting To Work With Chronixx & More
Before Ryan McFarlane honed his craft at Bull Bay’s EastSyde Records, the fast-rising recording artist, known professionally as Rytikal, earned…
Unlocking The Malaysian Reggae Scene: Interview With Sasi The Don
Although it has been long recognized as an international art form, reggae music still struggles to gain a great foothold…
Silk Boss, Brii Vs. Terro Don: Everything You Need To Know
Dancehall entertainer Silk Boss and his girlfriend, now manager Brii have provided more details surrounding their leaked sex tape, the…
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 Shenseea’s ALPHA album launch on Tuesday, the Full Hundred deejay,…
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 Dancehall acts such as Ninjaman, Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Mavado,…
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. "I was there for like two weeks, more like a…
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…
