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1 month ago | 
dancehallmag.com | Dani Mallick |Byron Messia
Sister Nancy’s groundbreaking 1982 debut album, One Two, will be reissued on vinyl for the first time in over four decades. Set to drop on April 12, 2025, for Record Store Day, this limited-edition blue vinyl pressing of reportedly 3,000 copies will come courtesy of VPAL Music and Techniques. The release will feature the original artwork, exclusive liner notes by reggae historian John Masouri, a collectible sticker sheet, and Nancy’s timeless anthem, Bam Bam.
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1 month ago | 
dancehallmag.com | Kediesha Perry |Byron Messia
Reggae singer Bugle has collaborated with recording artist Inezi on the thought provoking track “Cry Wolf.”Produced by RedBridge Records, it was released today (March 21, 2025). “It is always a pleasure working with talented artistes and Inezi is definitely one of those artistes. It was a joy and a pleasure to be able to do a song like this with somebody who loves the music so much and only adds to the genre,” Bugle said in an interview.
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1 month ago | 
dancehallmag.com | Dani Mallick |Byron Messia
Dancehall star Squash is back in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), DancehallMag has confirmed. The 33-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, is being held at the Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami as of March 5. This development follows his February 24 arrest in Miami on charges of firearm possession and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
dancehallmag.com | Dani Mallick |Byron Messia
Dancehall artist Busy Signal is calling for support from Jamaican authorities after his application for a Canadian visitor visa was denied. In an Instagram post on Friday, the Stay So artist shared a letter from the Canadian High Commission dated December 19, 2024, which stated that the decision was based on concerns about whether he would leave the country at the end of his stay.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
dancehallmag.com | Dani Mallick |Byron Messia
Dancehall fans were treated to a nostalgic moment on Thursday when Beenie Man posted an Instagram video of himself and Vybz Kartel sharing the stage at Reggae Sumfest 2009. In the throwback video, Kartel declares, “Beenie Man you a King of the Dancehall from yuh come outta yo madda belly,” adding, “me respect and honor yuh.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
vipermag.com | Byron Messia |Lily Mercer
VIPER brings you some of the newest fire from the West Indies… Masicka – ‘Trophies’ Chronic Law – ‘GRIMEY’ Tommy Lee Sparta – ‘Pain’ Govana – ‘My Will’ Sizzla Kalonji – ‘Shine the Light’ Rygin King – ‘Meaning’ Byron Messia – ‘Smoke’ Jahvillani – ‘Axio’ Prince Swanny ft Boy Boy – ‘Not Bad’ Jahshii – ‘Stars’ Jesse Royal – ‘Your Soul’ Silk Boss ft 1Byng – ‘Motivation’ Subscribe to the Viper Newsletter for the latest news, events and offers...
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
dancehallmag.com | Dani Mallick |Byron Messia
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved another milestone in the United Kingdom, securing his second Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for his feature on Tyla’s hit single Jump. The track, which also features Atlanta rapper Gunna, has surpassed 200,000 units in combined sales and streams, according to The Official Charts Company. Released in May 2024, the collaboration was produced by Sammy Soso for Tyla’s self-titled debut album.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
dancehallmag.com | Dani Mallick |Byron Messia
Popcaan, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Spice, Valiant, and YG Marley will vie for the ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ title at the 2025 MOBO Awards, which celebrates music of black origin in the United Kingdom. British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir has also earned a nomination in the Best Performance in a TV Show/Film category.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
billboard.com | Kyle Denis |Byron Messia |Malie Donn
Decemeber has arrived, and that means we’ll be getting more than a few tastes of the soca anthems seeking to dominate Carnival season next year. But December also means the return of Sting — a notoriously length reggae and dancehall showcase that has been held annually in Jamaica on Dec. 26 since 198.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
dancehallmag.com | Dani Mallick |Byron Messia
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has been certified Platinum in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song Platinum on Friday (November 22) after it reached the sales and streaming equivalent of one million units sold in the US. The track, independently released, first gained traction after Marley, 22, performed it during his mother Lauryn Hill’s Miseducation of Lauryn Hill tour late last year.
