The 50 Best Dancehall Songs Of 2022
In 2022, some Jamaican Dancehall artists seemed to have had an epiphany that nudged them onto more reflective and introspective-sounding tracks.
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Best New Dancehall And Reggae Music: Here we highlight the best new songs, music videos, and albums from emerging and established artists in the two Jamaican genres. Find curated playlists from us on Spotify.
Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica: The Asian Edition Makes Its Debut
Music producer Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards is still basking in the release of the Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica: The Asian Edition.
Rad Dixon Kicks Off 2023 With ‘Hard Times’ Album
Reggae singer Rad Dixon is a proud man these days. Europe beckons as he has gained traction with his genre-bending brand of reggae music and he’s released his first album, Hard Times, produced by Toronto-based Tasjay Productions on January 1, 2023.
December 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
As the year comes to a close, this final list has some really good tunes that are a welcomed respite from the dunce theme in dancehall.
Overproof Records Teams Up With Sliq One For ‘Stronger Than Before’
Asa ‘Ace’ Smith, the CEO of Overproof Records Ltd, is excited about the label’s latest project, an inspirational song called Stronger Than Before by emerging Montego Bay-based artist Sliq One.
Sikka Rymes Recruits L.A. Lewis For New Dancehall Song, ‘Clout Trendin’
Dancehall fans and producers are reacting with amusement to Gaza Vice President Sikka Rymes’ announcement of a new song which he has produced for self-titled Seven Star General LA Lewis, which he says will be released shortly.
Valiant, Stalk Ashley’s ‘Narcissistic’ And 7 More New Songs
The new releases from Jamaican artists this week includes Valiant teaming up with songbird Stalk Ashley for a love affair gone wrong.
Shalkal Pushes ‘Destiny’ To Free Black People Of Chains Of Materialism
Even as we enter the height of the Yuletide season, dancehall singjay Shalkal wants Jamaicans to free themselves of the chains of materialism with his latest track, Destiny.
Popcaan’s Lawyer Says Dancehall Star “Infuriated”, Sharon Burke Considering Legal Options After IG Rant
Ron Young, attorney-at-law representing Dancehall star Popcaan, has issued a statement in the wake of his client accusing music insider Sharon Burke of attempting to “sabotage” the Unruly Boss’ performance at the Burna Boy concert at the National Stadium in Kingston over the weekend.
Skillibeng Drops Sexy Visuals For ‘More Fire’, ‘Déjà Vu’
Skillibeng has delivered new raunchy visuals for two singles off his latest five track EP I’ll Never Die.
Gonnabe Croons ‘Please Take My Heart’
Recording artist Gonnabe shows off his musical chops on his breakout single “Please Take My Heart” where he exposes male vulnerability to the bitters and sweets of love.
Kuanna Feels ‘Melancholy’ About State Of Music Industry
Reggae artiste Kuanna chooses to let positivity hold sway in her life even against the avalanche of negative music that normalizes rogue behaviour and glorifies the seamier side of life that dominates the nation’s streets.
November 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
November was interesting for Reggae Dancehall music. It was particularly fascinating to see the younger, more freshly established artists pushing a pace in the music that many older, more established acts have not matched.
Popcaan Releases Love Song ‘Next To Me’ Featuring Toni-Ann Singh
Popcaan and his rumored beau Toni-Ann Singh have once again sent the rumor mill into overdrive with the release of their musical collaboration Next To Me, which premiered yesterday (November 30).
Dancehall Legend Sister Nancy Collaborates With New York Rapper MIKE On ‘Stop Worry’
Dancehall legend Sister Nancy has collaborated with New York rapper/producer MIKE, on a new Reggae song titled Stop Worry.
Bounty Killer Upbeat About ‘Finesse’ Remix With Nigerian Afrobeats Singer Pheelz
Bounty Killer has expressed delight about working with Jamaican producer Izy Beats on a brand new remix of Nigerian Afrobeat artist/producer Pheelz’s hit song, Finesse, which was released yesterday.
Serani, Gyptian Release Visuals For ‘She Got It’: Watch
Billboard-charting Reggae stars Serani and Gyptian have released their newest single, She Got It, a feel-good song produced by Tristmar ‘Trizo’ Peart of Konsequence Muzik and distributed by ONErpm Afro-Caribbean.
Shab Don Heads Back To Court On Triple Murder Charge
Popular music producer Linval ‘Shab Don’ Thompson Jr is set to appear in court on Thursday, December 1, after the police failed to produce him to stand trial today for breaching the Corruption Prevention Act.
Dancer Turned Artist Espuppy On His Latest Track ‘Money Heist’
Up-and-coming artist Espuppy is hoping to make his mark in the music industry. The Jamaican native, who is now based in Chicago, released his latest single titled Money Heist on Saturday (November 26, 2022) and already has high hopes for the track.
Did Alkaline Snort Cocaine In New Video For ‘Profile’?
Dancehall artist Alkaline has left quite a few fans concerned and perplexed after the release of his music video for Profile, in which he appears to snort cocaine.