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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Govana’s ‘1Matik’ & 11 More Dancehall Tracks For Your Playlist
In our selection of some of the newest Dancehall tracks this week, General Degree morphs back on the music scene…
Five Times Beenie Man Changed Dancehall And Put The Culture On The Global Stage
Today, August 21 is the 48th birthday of Dancehall King Beenie Man. The icon has been at the forefront of…
Interview: Christopher Martin On His Many Influences, The Music Business And New Single ‘You’ll Never Find’
Jamaican singer-songwriter Christopher Martin is as versatile a performer as he is a well-versed pundit of Jamaican music. The Green…
“Freddie McGregor Day!” Reggae Artist Honoured In Hartford, Connecticut
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Freddie McGregor OD received yet another accolade when August 14, 2021 was formally recognized by the city…
Ziggy Marley Shares Secrets To Success In The Music Industry
Ziggy Marley — the eldest son of Bob Marley — is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy winner, and philanthropist…
Binelly Teams Up With Chronic Law For ‘Solo’: Listen
Trelawny-born dancehall artist Binelly has teamed up with Chronic Law on his latest single, Solo. "The song was blasted out…
Dancehall Is Changing: More Hip-Hop Than Reggae?
From extensively observing the genre’s genesis, to now witnessing its grand revelation, the powerful and unstoppable force that is Dancehall…
Vybz Kartel: ‘Born Fi Dis’ Album Review
Vybz Kartel’s latest album Born Fi Dis is as much a grand affirmation after two prolific decades as it is…
Iyara Issues US$1,000 ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge For Selectors
Dancehall star Iyara has issued an online mixoff challenge today (August 10) dubbed the 'Yaadman Up Inna Farrin' Mixoff Challenge which will allow young and emerging talented selectors to win…
Sean Paul’s Billboard Excellence
Although his work ethic is that of someone who’s still trying to make a name for themselves, Jamaican legend Sean Paul has not only conquered the mountaintop of Dancehall, but…
Moyann May Be Dancehall’s Next Big Thing
Dancehall starlet Moyann may be the genre's Next Big Thing. The bubbly 21-year-old is currently holding the No. 4 position on the Jamaican video charts with her latest single, Too…
The Prime Time Trio Of Jamaican One-Hit Wonders
One-hit wonders. The world of entertainment is filled with them. From top-notch singing and acting talents down to magnetizing and even polarizing personalities, the art of the One-Hit-Wonder – and…
Chronic Law Leads On YouTube
Hillside singer Chronic Law is the most streamed Dancehall artist on YouTube in Jamaica over the last month and has been among the top 5 over the last year. According…
Meet Savannah Baker: The Designer And Stylist Behind Rihanna, Popcaan, Spice And More
London-born Jamaican designer Savannah Baker has styled Rihanna for several projects including a Savage Fenty photoshoot. Her multicultural approach to styling along with her charm and creativity has made her…
Scantana Breaks With Dancehall Briefly To Combat Mumble Rap With ‘Sir Come Vent’
"I am still a Dancehall artist!" That's what Scantana told DancehallMag following the release of his Sir Come Vent freestyle which dropped in late July. While Sir Come Vent is definitely…
Spice: “10” Album Review
The remarkable quality of Spice’s long-awaited maiden album, 10 comes as no surprise. What will come as a pleasant surprise though, is the variation in the themes of her songs…
