Dancehall News

Montego Bay-based dancehall artist Rickey Teetz is pleased with his latest single, Prime. “The streets is loving Rickey Teetz right now.

Over the years, the influence of both the Giggy Riddim (created in 1991) and Shabba Ranks’ Ting-a-Ling has spawned a wave of new songs that were inspired as much by Shabba’s delivery as they were by the instrumental itself. 

Bre Royal is not your typical garden variety dancehall artist. She is as equally adept at belting out steamy love ballads as singjaying witty double entendres and lyrics about modern day romance.

Dancehall lyrics have long declared the importance of fashion in the genre. From oversized garments to rasta colours to the co-opting and repurposing of luxury brands, dancehall has always been obsessed with fashion.

Dancehall star Shenseea has received her first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for her 2018 hit single, Shenyeng Anthem.

Jamaican artist Shenseea released a new song, “Dating Szn (Options),” on Friday. Her new song draws inspiration from TLC’s iconic 1999 hit No Scrubs, cleverly sampling the recognizable beat originally produced by She’kspere.

Reggae star Chronixx has achieved a significant career milestone as Eternal Light, his collaboration with R&B band Free Nationals, has been certified Gold in the United States nearly five years after its release.

Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1980 hit Could You Be Loved has reached one billion plays on Spotify, marking the Reggae legend’s second song to achieve this milestone and the eighth Jamaican-led song to do so on the platform overall.

King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, through his Beenie Man Foundation, is making a difference in the lives of several students at his alma mater, Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston.

Merritone Sound System’s Monte Blake will be among the 13 distinguished honourees at the upcoming University of the West Indies’ (UWI) 2024 Graduation Ceremonies.