Nyanda, Of Brick & Lace, Talks ‘Love Is Wicked’ Going Viral Again, Label Troubles And Plans For The Future
In recent months, the Jamaican duo Brick & Lace has been figuring out how to handle their sudden popularity boom.
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Shenseea Steps Out In Cheeky Outfit For Cardi B’s 30th Birthday Party – See Photos
Jamaican singer Shenseea showed up stunning in a cabaret ensemble for Cardi B’s Burlesque-inspired 30th birthday party this weekend at Poppy in Los Angeles.
Vybz Kartel’s ‘True Religion’, Kabaka Pyramid’s ‘The Kalling’: First Week Album Sales
New albums by Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and Reggae singer Kabaka Pyramid failed to debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart after their first sales tracking week.
Dancehall Producers Voice Discontent Over Radio Ban On Scamming And ‘Molly’ Songs
Thirteen years after the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) ordered radio stations to stop playing violent musical content on the national airwaves, the State agency has issued another similar directive, this time adding the prohibition of the party drug “molly” and lotto scamming to the mix.
Skeng Earns First Billboard Entries With Nicki Minaj
Dancehall artist Skeng has earned his first entries on the US Billboard charts with the Likke Miss (Remix), a collaboration with rapper Nicki Minaj.
Dovey Magnum Apologizes To Fans After Losing Her Cool Over Perceived Snub From Spice
There was a brouhaha over the weekend between Dovey Magnum and Spice in the wake of rap megastar Nicki Minaj releasing a new remix of Skeng’s Likkle Miss on Thursday, October 6 dubbed the ‘Fine Nine Remix’.
Mr. Lexx: “We Created Reggae”
Dancehall star Mr. Lexx disagrees with the recent statements made by Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy, who claimed that Reggae music “belongs to Africa” and that “it doesn’t belong to any Caribbean society from its core.”
Three Of Sizzla’s Greatest Albums Reach Big Milestones
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Sizzla’s Black Woman & Child and the 20th anniversary of Da Real Thing, both produced by Robert “Bobby Digital” Dixon, who died in 2020.
Jim Kelly Talks ‘Bedroom’ With Bad Gyal Jade
Dancehall artist Jim Kelly is raising eyebrows in the dancehall arena for his steamy collaborative effort Bedroom featuring Bad Gyal Jade.
Skip Marley Postpones Rest Of ‘Change’ Tour Due To COVID-19
Reggae star Skip Marley was forced to postpone the last few legs of his Change Tour after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Beenie Man Shares Who He’s Listening To While Driving
Dancehall star Beenie Man has shared that Masicka, Jahshii, Agent Sasco and Yaksta are among some of his favorite artists he listens to while driving.
Kranium: “I’ve Never Had Curry Goat In My Life, And I’m Jamaican”
Montego Bay native Kranium admitted to never ever having tried one of Jamaica’s signature dishes; curry goat.
Queen Ifrica Weighs In On Sean Paul, Stonebwoy Comments: ‘Reggae Comes From Jamaica’
Queen Ifrica has rebuked Sean Paul and Stonebwoy for re-affirming comments on Sunday, that Reggae and Dancehall belongs to Africans and not Jamaica, and that Jamaicans are all Africans due to the slave trade.
Conman Told Queen Of Reggae Marcia Griffiths He Would Be Constructing “Museum” In Her Honour
The man who had conned Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths of J$4.5 million, had told her that the money would have been for the “construction of a museum in her honor,” it has been revealed.
“Skeng Is The Future,” Nicki Minaj Dismisses ‘Dunce’ Fans Who Complain That She Stole His Song
Nicki Minaj has reacted to numerous complaints that she has taken over Likkle Miss, a song originally released by Dancehall artist Skeng, later remixed with the rapper and then recently extended with eight more features.
Kranium Says He Worried About Being A One-Hit Wonder
Dancehall artist Kranium says following the mammoth success of his Gold-certified Nobody Has to Know in 2015, he had been worried that he would have been a one-hit wonder, so much so that he fell into depression.
Flippa Mafia Released Early On Parole After Serving Nine Years In Prison
The once flamboyant Dancehall artist Flippa Mafia has been released early on parole, after serving nine years in prison in the United States.
Vybz Kartel Isn’t Being Treated Special In Prison, Junior Security Minister Insists
Over a week after Vybz Kartel’s Turkish fiancé, Sidem Öztürk revealed that they were getting married, junior national security minister Zavia Mayne has reiterated that the Life Sweet deejay is not getting preferential treatment as he continues to serve a life sentence.
Grammy 2023 Predictions: ‘Best Reggae Album’
With the eligibility period for the 65th Grammy Awards having ended on September 30, 2022, here are DancehallMag‘s predictions on who could emerge among the 2023 nominees for ‘Best Reggae Album,’ which will be announced on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Bugle, Jahvillani Put Their Spin On Professor Nuts’ 32 Year Old Song ‘Woman Deh Yah’
In what music producer Joey Lyric describes as “an ode to the great Professor Nuts”, Portlander Bugle and his St.