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Sep 1, 2024 · Whether they're Jamaican megastars or under-the-radar dancehall artists quietly putting out new dancehall songs - the top dancehall bands on this list have enough of a fanbase to sell out music halls and theaters around the world.
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May 1, 2021 · Beenie Man has been at the top of Dancehall music since the 1990s. The 47-year-old’s stage performance and musical abilities have given him a Grammy award and several Mobo awards.
Feb 1, 2022 · Sean Paul has sold more than 10 million albums globally and in the wake, became the most successful charting artist in Dancehall history. These days the 49-year-old, who has just earned his 9th Grammy Award nomination for Live N Livin , spends a great deal of his time creating new sounds and riddims. DancehallMag sat down with the legend for a ...
Today, Dancehall has surpassed Roots Rock Reggae and the romantic sound of Lovers Rock to emerge as a popular part of the Jamaican culture. This genre of music captures the energy of the artistes and the people who follow the music. Here are some of the unique features that surround Dancehall Reggae.
- Skeng – Gvnman Shift. “Intellectual, murda people edition…” And that’s all it took to get Skeng’s extremely potent Gvnman Shift playing in your head. Produced by Chemist Records and Raheef Music Group, the track debuted on the 1Matik riddim last August.
- Intence – Yahoo Boyz. After its release on July 5, Intence’s Yahoo Boyz was the most streamed song on YouTube in Jamaica for five consecutive weeks according to the platform’s Music Charts And Insights.
- Spice, Sean Paul, Shaggy – Go Down Deh. Spice’s legendary ‘triple S’ collab with Shaggy and Sean Paul had an undeniable chokehold on summer 2021. Go Down Deh‘s chant-like chorus and infectious beat were just the right formula to have the song spending several weeks atop the Reggae/Dancehall iTunes charts.
- Jah Vinci – Virgin. Former Gaza empire member Jah Vinci caught a powerful second wind in the steamy baby-making Virgin. Released as part of his The World Singer EP with producer NotNice, the visuals for the sexy tune alone have amassed over 14.5 million views so far.
Feb 27, 2017 · Dancehall became a subgenre distinct from other styles of reggae around 1977, a time in Jamaica when deejays (equivalent to stateside MCs) were becoming as prominent as singers.
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Mar 25, 2024 · Adding to dancehall's globalization was the rise of digital platforms and social media, which played a significant role in amplifying its reach. Artists like Sean Paul, Shaggy, and Vybz Kartel have leveraged these tools to deliver their infectious sounds on a massive scale.
