Etana Teams Up With Producer ‘Flava’ McGregor For Dancehall Track ‘Mirror’
Reggae singer Etana has shown off her deejaying skills on a 90s-style Dancehall track, titled Mirror.
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Ginjah To Release New Album ‘Music Is Mine’
Ginjah will release a new album, Music Is Mine, on October 13. The Never Lost My Way singer shared, through his social media, that his album will boast 19 tracks including Immigration, for which there is an official video out.
Shenseea’s 30 Best Songs, Ranked
Jamaican singer Shenseea, who turns 27 today (October 1), continues to shake up the conversation around Dancehall and push boundaries in her quest to break into the international market.
Tanya Stephens Says She’s Had Liposuction Surgery, Denounces Body Policing
Singer Tanya Stephens doesn’t believe in policing women’s bodies, especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery.
Buju Banton Says Lack Of Viable Third Party, Among Reasons For His Support Of PNP
“There’s not a third party. My choices are limited.” That was among the key reasons given by Buju Banton, in explaining why he had no option but to throw his support behind the Peoples National Party (PNP), instead of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), during an Onstage interview that aired last night.
Tifa Gives People A Friendly Reminder Of Her Hit Catalogue
For the people in the back with selective amnesia, Tifa has contributed several hits to dancehall and reggae music.
Minister Marion Hall Wants To Open ‘Pot Ah Love’ Restaurant In Florida
Minister Marion Hall has been giving the signal over the last three weeks, that she will be opening a Jamaican restaurant in Florida, which will be given the name “Pot Ah Love.”
Sound System Culture To Be Toast Of UWI’ 8th Global Reggae Conference
Sound System Culture will be the toast of The Reggae Studies Unit of University of the West Indies upcoming 8th Global Reggae Conference, which is to be held during Reggae Month, February 2024, under the theme “A Century of Sound: Technology, Culture and Performance”.
Rastafarian Nyahbinghi Drumming For JDF’s National Poppy Appeal Festival Of Remembrance
The sound of Rastafarian music is expected to ring out at the Jamaica Defence Force’s National Poppy Appeal’s Festival of Remembrance at the Little Theatre this Sunday, as the Djembe-Kon Nyahbinghi drummers undertake a performance that the army has described as one which will be “chanelling Africa.”
JCF Uses Rian Davis’ ‘Satan You Can’t Prevail’ In Notice For Wanted Man
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s use of gospel singer Rian Davis’ cover version of The Righteous Twins 1969 song Satan You Can’t Prevail in a social media post, calling for the capture of wanted man Omar “Satan” Fogo, has left Jamaicans in stitches.
Popcaan Claps Back With ‘NYQUI,’ And 10 More New Songs
An especially active week by some of Dancehall’s biggest stars, including the Queen Spice, Shaggy and Popcaan, marks this iteration of DancehallMag‘s music roundup.
Jorja Smith Recruits Lila Iké For ‘Greatest Gift’ Off New Album ‘Falling Or Flying’
Jamaican Reggae singer Lila Iké is featured on British singer Jorja Smith’s new album, Falling or Flying.
Nicki Minaj Gives Queen Ladi Gangsta Relationship Advice
Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj recently shared a message of self-love with Queen Ladi Gangsta, who has been navigating a tumultuous relationship with her husband, Duane “Dowey” Scarlet.
Interview: Collie Buddz Talks New Album ‘Take It Easy,’ Mental Health, Ganja Advocacy And Creative Freedom
There’s a serene yet celebratory essence that encircles Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz. Indeed, his fourth studio album Take It Easy was released today, but he’s also undulating in sagacity by catering to his psychological well-being.
Bounty Killer Says It’s Time For Dancehall To Step Up: “Production-Wise, Our Music Is Off-Par”
Bounty Killer has voiced concern about the quality of the mixing and production of much of the new music being recorded in Jamaica and the mushrooming of “disposable” songs.
Sean Paul Celebrates ‘The Trinity’ 18th Anniversary: “All Of These Songs Are Timeless”
Sean Paul is celebrating the 18th anniversary of his third album, The Trinity, and the Grammy Award-winning superstar reminded his fans that the platinum-certified project took three full years to be completed in Jamaica.
Razor B, Wife Ranjini Cassup Celebrating 30 Years Of Marriage
Dancehall artist Razor B and his wife Ranjini Cassup are celebrating 30 years of marriage. It’s quite the standout in the context of a genre that promotes a Casanova lifestyle, though veteran deejay Yellowman has been married to Rosie Foster for 38 years, while Shabba Ranks and Michelle Gordon are going strong 31 years later.
Peter Tosh Chronicles: The Time Nigerian Police Extorted Money From Him On First Trip To Africa
Reggae legend Peter Tosh was extorted by police in Nigeria, and almost had a confrontation with members of the security forces, whilst on his first ever trip to Africa, a story very few people know about, but which his manager, Copeland Forbes, witnessed live and direct.
Marcia Griffiths, Brick & Lace’s Nyanda Connect On New Song ‘Pack Up N Gwan’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KyvFb-NWsI New school meets the old in the tender exchange between Marica Griffiths and Brick & Lace’s Nyanda on Pack Up N Gwaan, a track from the Reggae veteran’s recently released album, Golden.
Jahshii Shares New Song ‘Numb’ After His Brother’s Tragic Death
Born Fighter artist Jahshii says he’s “Numb” in his new song, released on September 25. The embattled Dancehall star has once again chronicled his strength and willpower to overcome adversities through his music.