Sekklez Tackles ‘Paternity Fraud’
With her latest single, Paternity Fraud, Dancehall newcomer Sekklez hopes to spark a conversation about the emotional and familial consequences of the deceptive practice in Jamaica.
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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.
Miguel Wealthy Advocates ‘Fear’ As Deterrent To Violence On ‘Murder A Di Game’
Dancehall artist Miguel Wealthy believes that only a ‘fear of retaliation’ will reduce the number of murders in Jamaica.
Stick Figure Shares Reggae Cover Of Green Day’s ‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’
American Reggae band Stick Figure released a cover of Green Day’s bleak 2004 hit Boulevard of Broken Dreams on Thursday (September 7).
Prestige Ally Aligns Himself With ‘Born Blessed’
Reggae artist Prestige Ally doesn’t believe that there is any such thing as coincidence or good luck.
Chronixx Returns With Yussef Dayes For Heartfelt ‘Pon Di Plaza’
The combination of Yussef Dayes, the English drummer, and Chronixx has culminated in the soothing and reflective Reggae ballad, Pon Di Plaza, which was released today as a single from Dayes’ debut album, Black Classical Music.
Listen To Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Posthumous Album ‘Destiny’
Producer Bob Riddim and Delicious Vinyl Island have released Destiny, a new album recorded by Reggae legend Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry during the last year of his life.
Interview: Richie Spice Talks 10th Studio Album “Black Man Time”
Reggae artist Richie Spice has marked his 52nd birthday with the release of his 10th studio album—Black Man Time—today, September 8, 2023.
John Holt’s ‘Police In Helicopter’ Turns 40
VP/Greensleeves Records is celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by sharing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming, and previously unreleased photos from the cover shoot by Tim O’Sullivan.
Jahn’ll, Granddaughter Of Music Pioneer Clancy Eccles, Releases ‘Why You Do It’
Recording artist Jahn’ll has tapped into her generational heritage by sampling the works of her late grandfather, Jamaican music pioneer, Clancy Eccles.
Big 12welve Finds Magic With ‘Darkest Days’
Emerging dancehall duo Big12welve has struck an emotional chord with music fans with their confessional tales of street life in Jamaica.
1Biggs Don Returns With ‘Scotch Money & Pound’
After a tumultuous run under the spotlight following the success of his viral 2022 freestyle Bwoii Affi, 1Biggs Don has unveiled his latest project, Scotch Money & Pound – a groovy Dancehall tune complete with his renewed aspirations for mainstream glory.
Lil Hanky Panky Earns Street Cred For Dancehall Banger ‘Bling’ Featuring Dancer Bling
Dancehall fusion artiste Lil Hanky Panky believes that she has found her breakthrough song with Bling, a collaboration with popular street dancer Bling.
Only Alpha Turns A ‘Dark Page’
Only Alpha is determined to be top dog in Dancehall – the Only Alpha. According to him, he’s already making major noise with his latest release, Dark Page.
Mýa, Bounty Killer Share Video For New Song ‘Whine’: Watch
Grammy-winning singer Mya and Dancehall titan Bounty Killer connect in Kingston, Jamaica for their new music video, Whine.
Blu Lyon Amped Up About New Song ‘Walk With The Vybz’
Trinibad recording artist Blu Lyon is amped up that his most recent release, Walk With The Vybz, recently grabbed the number one spot on the iTunes reggae chart, albeit if only for a few hours, after its release in July.
Skillibeng Gives Nao ‘Balance’ And 8 More New Songs
Every week our writers at DancehallMag highlight new Jamaican songs and videos you should add to your Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and R&B playlists.
Stefflon Don, BNXN Want To Know ‘What’s Poppin?’
What’s Poppin? with Nigerian superstar BNXN (formerly Buju) is the latest single from Stefflon Don‘s upcoming debut album Island 54.
Khalia Teams Up With Tanya Stephens For ‘No Answer’
British-Jamiacan Reggae singer Khalia has teamed up with the legendary songstress Tanya Stephens for the powerful, message-oriented new single No Answer.She
Skip Marley, Rema Connect On ‘Them Belly Full’ Off New Bob Marley Album
Bob Marley’s 1974 hit Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) has found new life in the soulful voices of his grandson Skip Marley and Afrobeats superstar Rema.
Jah Teff Releases ‘Money Grow Wing’ Single Featuring Nymron
US-based dancehall artist Jah Teff knows that the world worships at the altar of winning. That’s why his latest song, Money Grow Wing, talks about the power of self-belief and self-determination and warns listeners to beware the wishy-washy loyalties of ‘wagonists’.