Intence Marks 28th Birthday With Lead Single ‘Lesson’ From Upcoming Debut Album
For his 28th birthday today (October 3), Intence has released the lead single, Lesson, from his forthcoming debut album on VP Records, titled VOYAGE.
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Teejay’s ‘Drift’ Enters Billboard Airplay Chart
Teejay‘s summer hit Drift has entered the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, debuting at No. 47 for the week of October 7.
Exclusive: Reggae Legend Max Romeo Files US$15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has filed a US$15 million lawsuit against UMG Recordings and Polygram Publishing, Inc., claiming unpaid royalties on 19 songs.
Teejay, Byron Messia Beef Yields Diss Tracks And Instagram Shots
Two newly released diss tracks mark an ongoing feud between major label artists Teejay and Byron Messia, both of whom have ignited their fan bases following a series of cryptic and stinging Instagram posts aimed at each other.
Buju Banton Says Jamaican Men Have Become Weak: “The Women Are Stronger”
Buju Banton has lamented what he says is the fact that Jamaican men have become “weak”, and as a consequence, have displaced their anger onto their compatriots, instead of confronting their oppressors.
Diana King Shows Off Results Of Their Top Surgery
Jamaican singer Diana King says they feel “born again” after the results of their top surgery.
Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson Says It Wasn’t Hard Raising Kids Without Vybz Kartel: “Me Can Do It Again”
When Dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was arrested in 2011, his three children with Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson were minors.
Aidonia Promises Series Of “Big Collabs”
Aidonia, after a turbulent period, is regaining his footing in Dancehall. The veteran act delivered to thousands of patrons at the 12-hour-long Soca+ Festival held at Sabina Park in Kingston between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Shinehead Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Jamaican In New York’
As he celebrates the 30th anniversary of his hit song Jamaican in New York, legendary British-Jamaican artist Shinehead has asked fans to engage in a dance challenge on Instagram, to showcase “what makes them a Jamaican in New York”.
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.
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.