OMI Samples Mad Cobra, Beenie Man Tries Drill, And 10 More New Songs
Dancehall artists have been in the lab, and the wave of new music, coupled with a few albums sprinkled in between, is evidence of that.
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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.
Jay-A Banking On ‘Pain’ With Mavado, Dexta Daps
Gangster tunes are a dime a dozen, but songs that add socio-economic context to why some men opt to stay strapped?
Musician Dean Fraser Hails Late Singer Bob Andy, Says Tribute Album Was Deserving
“He was not just a normal, ordinary guy who wrote a couple rhymes,” saxophonist Dean Fraser told DancehallMag about late singer-songwriter Bob Andy.
Quavo’s New Track ‘Greatness’ Carried By Reggae Beat
Greatness, a new song released yesterday by American rapper and one-third of the Migos, Quavo, is a Hip-Hop experiment that owes much of its likeability to its backing Reggae instrumentals.
Dre JA Tells The Industry To ‘Keep Up’
Dancehall artist Dre JA has released a new video for his latest single, Keep Up. “The way the song was written shows that there are different layers to the term ‘keep up’.
Bounty Killer, Cham & Dexta Daps’ ‘Slow Motion,’ And 8 More New Songs
New releases from Jamaican artists include a sizzling Valentine’s Day jam from Bounty Killer, Baby Cham, and Dexter Daps, and Ishawna’s New Child.
Alkaline’s ‘Mad Luv,’ And 8 More New Songs
Alkaline, Skeng, Jah Cure and Valiant are among the artists to release new music recently, we highlight those projects, among others, just in case you’re looking to spruce up your playlist.
Stalk Ashley’s ‘EarthQuake,’ And 14 More New Songs
New releases from Jamaican Dancehall and Reggae artists over the last week include Stalk Ashley on a banger dubbed EarthQuake, Beenie Man on his flossy single Sail Out, and a collab titled Gyal Dem Time with Shaggy and Teejay.
No More ‘Bruk Days’ For Valiant: Artist Dominates January With Nine Songs In The Top 10
January 2023 is ending on a high for Dancehall’s new favorite Valiant, who has a total of nine out of ten songs on YouTube’s Music Charts for Jamaica.
Chronic Law, Valiant’s ‘Darkness,’ And 10 More New Songs
Jamaican music is off to a strong start with some really great singles to match the hope and determination that typically mark the first few weeks of the new year.
Popcaan: ‘Great Is He’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. The first noticeable thing about Popcaan’s fifth album Great Is He is that despite his extensive use of Patois which makes it markedly Jamaican, the 17-track album has only two Dancehall songs, and is largely a mix of R&B and Afrobeats.
Bob Marley & The Wailers ‘Stir It Up’ With Sarkodie, And 13 More New Songs
Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Dexta Daps and Valiant are among the artists to drop new music and videos recently, much to the delight of their fans.
Chiney KiKi, Lutan Fyah Demand ‘Justice’
The impassioned wails of Chiney KiKi and Lutan Fyah demanding equity for people of color permeate their collaboration Justice, which debuted on January 7.
Gage Questions Dancehall In New Song ‘Wha Gwaan’
‘Wha Gwaan’, a new track released by Dancehall artist Gage on Tuesday, is a gutsy interrogation of the state of Dancehall, presented as an insightful piece of art rooted in reflection, reverence, and a bit of tough love.
Gage Weighs In On Usain Bolts’ Stolen Money With New Song ‘SSL’
As controversy continues to swirl around the Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), the investment firm now at the center of a massive fraud investigation involving over a billion dollars, Dancehall entertainers have begun to weigh in on the scandal, adding their ‘two cents’ to a lively debate.
Jamaicans Have Mixed Reactions To Koffee’s Performance In Sam Smith’s ‘Gimme’ Video
The music video for Sam Smith’s new single Gimme with Koffee and Jessie Reyez landed on Friday (January 13), and Jamaican fans have some thoughts on the spectacle.
Sam Smith, Koffee And Jessie Reyez ‘Give’ Us Dancehall On ‘Gimme’: Listen
Jamaican star Koffee has teamed up with UK sensation Sam Smith and Canadian pop singer Jessie Reyez for a new Dancehall track titled, Gimme.
Undaconstructionnn Ready To Wear His ‘Crown’
Reggae artist Undaconstructionnn says he’s driven by a personal philosophy defined by his need to inspire others to change, to become angels of their better nature.
King Calie Returns With ‘King Inna Dis’
Following an hiatus for much of 2022, reigning Magnum Top Performa King Calie has reemerged in 2023 with his latest single King Inna Dis but explained that his time away was deliberate.
Popcaan, Drake’s ‘We Caa Done’ Team Up, And 9 More New Songs
Though only a week into the New Year, Jamaican artists are already seizing the moment with new music to get the ball rolling.