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- 1Marcus Garvey's Enduring Influence on Reggae Music●Marcus Garvey’s Influence on Reggae Music: How a Prophet Shaped a Sound DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/
DancehallMag has published a feature examining how Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican-born Black nationalist and Pan-Africanist leader, shaped reggae music. The piece traces Garvey's teachings on African pride and repatriation through Rastafari into the lyrics and themes of reggae artists, framing him as a prophetic figure whose ideas became the ideological backbone of the genre both in Jamaica and worldwide.
- 2Beenie Man Vows to Keep His King of the Dancehall Crown●Beenie Man Says He’s Not Giving Up His King of the Dancehall Throne Anytime Soon DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.
Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man says he has no plans to relinquish his 'King of the Dancehall' title, reaffirming his status in a new interview with DancehallMag. The veteran artist, one of the genre's most decorated figures, signals he intends to remain at the top of the dancehall scene for the foreseeable future, drawing fresh attention from reggae and dancehall fans worldwide.
- 3G Dep Recalls Final Meal With Diddy Before Arrest●G Dep Recalls Final Meal With Diddy Days Before His Arrest DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/03/fe atur
In a new interview with DancehallMag, rapper G Dep recalls sharing a final meal with Sean 'Diddy' Combs days before Diddy's arrest. G Dep, the Harlem rapper behind 'Special Delivery', spent years signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records, and his reflections offer a rare firsthand glimpse into the period just before the music mogul's legal troubles exploded into public view.
- 4Billboard Restores Reggae Albums Chart to 15 Positions●Billboard Restores Reggae Albums Chart to 15 Positions as Legend Logs 355 Weeks at No. 1 DancehallMag https://www. dance
Billboard has restored its Reggae Albums chart to 15 positions, expanding the ranking that had been reduced. The news comes alongside a milestone in which Bob Marley's Legend compilation logs 355 weeks at number one, underlining its status as the most enduring album on the chart. Reggae and dancehall fans are celebrating both the chart's restoration and the record-setting run.
- 5Pigpen Radio spinning LUIZA & Bleu Soleil●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: LUIZA & Bleu Soleil - Soleil bleu Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplaying #
Pigpen Radio is currently playing 'Soleil bleu' by LUIZA & Bleu Soleil, a station known for reggae, dub, trip-hop, dancehall and downtempo programming. Listeners are being invited to tune in live via the station's website.
- 6Trial of Squash associate postponed to April 2027●Squash associate will face the music in April 2027 as trial postponed DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11
An associate of Jamaican dancehall artist Squash will now stand trial in April 2027 after a court postponed the proceedings. The case has drawn attention in Jamaica's music community, where Squash's circle has faced ongoing legal scrutiny. The delay pushes resolution of the matter back by more than a year, with observers awaiting the new trial date.
- 7Kodak Black Appears to Collapse Onstage at Tampa Halloween Show●Kodak Black Appears to Collapse Onstage During Halloween Show in Tampa DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/1
Rapper Kodak Black apparently collapsed while performing at a Halloween show in Tampa, Florida, according to DancehallMag. Clips and reports of the incident circulated widely, prompting concern from fans about his health and safety. Details about his condition or the cause of the collapse were not immediately confirmed, leaving many awaiting official word from the artist or his team.
- 8Owen Knibbs and Carl Meeks release new reggae track●NOW PLAYING == Owen Knibbs & Carl Meeks - Listen Dis Ya 1 Ya [Official Video 2026] https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=ukGD
A new reggae single, "Listen Dis Ya 1 Ya," by Owen Knibbs and Carl Meeks has been released with an official video. The track pairs two dancehall-reggae artists on a fresh 2026 recording. Listeners sharing the song are highlighting the collaboration between the veteran singer Meeks and Knibbs, with early reactions coming mainly from reggae fans posting about the new music.
- 9G.Dep Says Diddy Returned His Music Publishing From Prison●G.Dep Says Diddy Returned His Publishing While He Was Still Behind Bars DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/
Rapper G.Dep says Sean 'Diddy' Combs returned the publishing rights to his music while Combs was still incarcerated, according to a new interview with DancehallMag. The revelation is drawing attention given the two artists' complicated history and G.Dep's long-standing grievances over his catalog with Bad Boy Records.
- 10Pigpen Radio spins Children of the Bong remix▼Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Children of the Bong - Babylon 3 (SUBSET's Get The Funk Out Remix) Listen live: https://www
Pigpen Radio is currently airing "Babylon 3" by Children of the Bong, remixed by SUBSET under his Get The Funk Out banner. The track blends dub, triphop, dancehall and downtempo elements, fitting the station's reggae-leaning programming. Listeners can tune in live via the station's website to hear the mix.
- 11Anthony B publicly challenges Jamaica's leaders●Anthony B Calls Out Jamaican Leaders: ‘How Do You Sleep?’ DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/01/ne ws/an
Reggae artist Anthony B has publicly called out Jamaican political leaders, asking pointedly how they can sleep at night. The commentary, published via DancehallMag, has drawn attention in Jamaican music and social circles. The exact grievances behind his remarks have not been detailed in available coverage.
- 12Explainer: Dubplates, the Currency of Sound Clash Culture●What Is a Dubplate? The Currency of Sound Clash DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/03/st yle/what-is-a-d
DancehallMag has published an explainer on dubplates — exclusive recordings, often voiced by major dancehall artists, made for a specific sound system or selector and used as weapons in sound clash competitions. Because they are unique to one sound, they function as prestige items and currency within the culture, often commanding high fees and carrying huge bragging rights when a clash hinges on them.
- 13Pigpen Radio spins Dubussy's World Echo Steppa●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Dubussy - World Echo Steppa Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplaying # reggae
Pigpen Radio, an online station, is currently playing 'World Echo Steppa' by Dubussy, tagged across reggae, dub, trip hop, dancehall and downtempo. The track announcement invites listeners to tune in live, but there is no sign yet of wider conversation or reaction around either the artist or the song.
- 14Chris Brown Given Suspended Sentence Over London Nightclub Bottle Attack●Chris Brown Receives Eight Month Suspended Sentence in London Nightclub Bottle Attack Case DancehallMag https://www. dan
Chris Brown has received an eight-month suspended sentence in London over a nightclub bottle attack case, according to DancehallMag. The R&B singer avoids immediate imprisonment, with the sentence suspended. The case has drawn attention given Brown's ongoing legal history and his international touring schedule.
- 15Duane Stephenson Releases 'Make You My Queen (Dub Version)'●Duane Stephenson Releases ‘Make You My Queen (Dub Version)’ DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/03/ne ws/
Jamaican reggae singer Duane Stephenson has released a dub version of his track 'Make You My Queen', according to DancehallMag. Dub mixes are a staple of Jamaican music, stripping a song back to drums, bass and echoing vocal fragments. The release adds to the artist's catalogue and has been picked up by reggae fans sharing the news online.
- 16Rick Ross Felony Charge Dropped in Domestic Violence Case●Rick Ross Thanks Attorneys After Felony Charge Dropped in Domestic Violence Case DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.
Prosecutors have dropped the felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in a domestic violence case. The Miami-born artist publicly thanked his attorneys after the decision, which removes the most serious legal threat he faced. Details about the underlying allegations, the court proceedings, and the reasons prosecutors abandoned the charge have not been widely reported, leaving key questions unanswered.
- 17Mr. Vegas Calls Out Buju Banton Over Missing Children Claim●Mr. Vegas Calls Out Buju Banton Over Missing Children Claim DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/04/ne ws/
Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas has publicly accused fellow dancehall star Bujo Banton in a dispute over a claim concerning missing children, according to DancehallMag. The clash between the two prominent figures is drawing attention within the Jamaican music community and among fans of the genre.
- 18Mr. Vegas Slams PNP-Linked Vloggers and Entertainers●Mr. Vegas Slams PNP Vloggers and Entertainers in Political Post DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/04/ne
Jamaican dancehall star Mr. Vegas has publicly criticized vloggers and entertainers aligned with the People's National Party in a political social media post, according to DancehallMag. The remarks have stirred debate in Jamaica's entertainment circles, where artists' political allegiances are under growing scrutiny, with fans divided over the entertainer's outspoken stance.
- 19Shenseea to release 'Catalyst' EP featuring Vybz Kartel●Shenseea Sets Friday Release for ‘Catalyst’ EP Featuring Vybz Kartel DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/
Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea has announced that her new EP 'Catalyst' will be released this Friday, featuring a collaboration with Vybz Kartel. The pairing of two of dancehall's biggest names is drawing attention from fans of the genre, with the announcement circulating widely across music and Jamaican entertainment circles ahead of the drop.
- 20Jamaican artist Nigy Boy to release new single Where Is The Love●Nigy Boy to drop Where Is The Love? Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/11/03 /nigy-boy-drop-love/ #
Jamaican dancehall artist Nigy Boy is set to drop a new single titled Where Is The Love, according to the Jamaica Observer. The announcement is drawing attention from reggae and dancehall fans curious about the track's sound and message, with the title hinting at a socially conscious theme. No release date or further details have been confirmed yet.
- 21Daddy Yankee credits Jamaican dancehall stars and Biggie for reggaeton's roots●Daddy Yankee Credits Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Beenie Man and Biggie for Shaping Reggaeton DancehallMag https://www. da
Daddy Yankee is crediting Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Beenie Man and The Notorious B.I.G. with shaping reggaeton, highlighting how Jamaican dancehall influenced the genre he helped globalize. The remarks have drawn attention in reggae and Latin music circles, with fans welcoming the acknowledgment of dancehall's foundational role in reggaeton's development.
- 22Beenie Man previews 'We Di Money Deh' about stalled hurricane aid●Beenie Man Previews ‘We Di Money Deh’, a Song for Jamaicans Still Waiting on Hurricane Help DancehallMag https://www. da
Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man has previewed a new song, 'We Di Money Deh', aimed at Jamaicans who say they are still waiting on hurricane relief help. The title, roughly meaning 'where is the money', channels frustration over delayed recovery funds after the storm. Early reactions online suggest the track is resonating as a form of protest music for those affected.
- 23Geoffrey Fulton's Rainy Day Rub-a-Dub Airs on Pigpen Radio●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Geoffrey Fulton - Rainy day rub-a-dub Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplayin
Pigpen Radio is currently playing Geoffrey Fulton's track Rainy Day Rub-a-Dub, tagging it alongside reggae, dub, trip-hop, dancehall and downtempo. The independent station invites listeners to tune in live. The track fits the station's niche mix of roots-influenced electronic music, giving underground dub artists a broadcast platform.
- 24Rihanna's Pon de Replay remix with Elephant Man resurfaces●Rihanna’s “Pon de Replay (Remix)” featuring Elephant Man, reworks the dancehall-pop hit from her debut album, Music of t
Rihanna's remix of "Pon de Replay," featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Elephant Man, is drawing attention again. The track, released in 2005 as part of her debut album Music of the Sun, keeps the original's club-ready groove while adding Elephant Man's energetic hype vocals. Fans are revisiting the early dancehall-pop collaboration from the beginning of Rihanna's career.
- 25SNL Skewers Nicki Minaj's Trump Backing in Halloween Cold Open●SNL Spoofs Nicki Minaj’s Trump Support in Halloween Cold Open DancehallMag https://www. dancehallmag.com/2026/11/02/ne w
Saturday Night Live opened its Halloween weekend episode with a satirical sketch taking aim at Nicki Minaj's public support of Donald Trump. The cold open parody had performers mocking the rapper's political turn, and clips and coverage of the bit circulated widely among music and pop culture fans over the holiday weekend, prompting mixed reactions from viewers who defended or criticised Minaj.
- 26Pigpen Radio airs Doctrina Natura's The Priestess Song●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Doctrina Natura - The Priestess Song Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplaying
Doctrina Natura's track The Priestess Song is currently being played on Pigpen Radio, an online station streaming reggae, dub, trip hop, dancehall and downtempo. Listeners can tune in live via the station's website. The automated now-playing update is making the rounds on social feeds, giving the underground act a small moment of exposure.
- 27Pigpen Radio airs new mix from Uzly Hi-Fi & Owl Trackers●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Uzly Hi-Fi & Owl Trackers - Daily Steppin Mix 1 Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org #
Pigpen Radio is now streaming 'Daily Steppin Mix 1', a new set from Uzly Hi-Fi and Owl Trackers. The mix leans into reggae, dub, trip hop, dancehall and downtempo sounds, fitting the station's underground music focus. Listeners can tune in live via the station's website.
- 28Pigpen Radio airs Wet Basement track Spectral Analysis●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Wet Basement - Spectral Analysis Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplaying # r
Pigpen Radio is currently broadcasting "Spectral Analysis" by Wet Basement on its live stream. The station tagged the track alongside reggae, dub, trip-hop, dancehall and downtempo, signalling its low-key, bass-heavy sound. Listeners can tune in live via the station's website. There is no broader reaction to report; the item is simply a station's current-play announcement.
- 29Pigpen Radio airs O.B.F x Dubkasm bonus dubplate●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: O.B.F x Dubkasm - Momentum (Bad DnB Mix) [BONUS DUBPLATE] Listen live: https://www. pigpenr
Pigpen Radio is currently broadcasting 'Momentum (Bad DnB Mix)', a bonus dubplate collaboration between French dub producers O.B.F and Bristol's Dubkasm. The track blends dub and drum-and-bass influences, fitting the station's reggae, dub, dancehall and downtempo programming. Listeners can tune in live via the station's website to hear the rare special-pressing mix.
- 30Koreni Foundation's 'Press Your Trigger' airs on Pigpen Radio●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Koreni Foundation - Press Your Trigger Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplayi
The track 'Press Your Trigger' by Koreni Foundation is currently being played on Pigpen Radio, an online station streaming reggae, dub, trip-hop, dancehall and downtempo music. Listeners can tune in live via the station's website. Beyond the broadcast itself, no further details about the artist or the track have been reported.
- 31Pigpen Radio spins Noiseshaper's Fly Up live●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Noiseshaper feat. Simple Straw - Fly Up Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplay
Pigpen Radio is currently airing "Fly Up" by Noiseshaper featuring Simple Straw, the station announced via its automated now-playing feed. The track sits in the station's downtempo, dub and reggae-leaning programming, which blends reggae, dub, triphop and dancehall. Listeners can tune in live through the station's website.
- 32Pigpen Radio airs Wade Dyce's Humble version●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Wade Dyce - Humble (version) Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplaying # regga
Pigpen Radio, an online station, is currently playing Wade Dyce's track 'Humble (version)', tagging it across reggae, dub, dancehall, triphop and downtempo genres. The station invites listeners to tune in live on its website. Beyond the playlist update, there is no further news or reaction attached to this song or artist at the moment.
- 33Los Billtones' Atlantis in rotation on Pigpen Radio●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Los Billtones - Atlantis Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplaying # reggae #
The online station Pigpen Radio is currently playing "Atlantis" by Los Billtones, a track tagged as reggae, dub, trip hop and dancehall. Listeners are being invited to tune in live through the station's website. The band blends reggae styles with downtempo and trip hop influences, fitting the station's eclectic music format.
- 34High Nebra and Bass Dealer's Horns of Resistance on air●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: High Nebra X Bass Dealer - Horns of Resistance Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org #
Pigpen Radio is currently airing 'Horns of Resistance', a collaboration between High Nebra and Bass Dealer. The track blends reggae, dub, dancehall and downtempo sounds, and listeners can tune in live via the station's website. The independent online station regularly showcases underground dub and bass music to a global audience.
- 35Jamaican entertainer Favored Ace rededicates his life to Christ●Favored Acerededicates his life to Christ Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/11/01 /favored-acereded
The Jamaica Observer reports that entertainer Favored Ace has rededicated his life to Christ, a public declaration of renewed Christian faith. The announcement has drawn attention within Jamaican entertainment circles, where dancehall and reggae artists' religious conversions often spark discussion among fans and fellow performers about how such changes may affect their music and public image.
- 36Pigpen Radio plays Strength of a Lion by The Carey James, Yaksta and Spyda Meng●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: The Carey James, Yaksta & Spyda Meng - Strength of a Lion Listen live: https://www. pigpenr
Pigpen Radio is currently airing "Strength of a Lion", a reggae and dancehall track by The Carey James, Yaksta and Spyda Meng. The independent station, which also programs dub, trip-hop and downtempo, invited listeners to tune in live via its website. The song's lion imagery fits the station's roots-reggae leaning, and listeners are being encouraged to hear it as part of the live stream.
- 37Pigpen Radio airs Khalia x Silly Walks dub mix of Flowers●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Khalia x Silly Walks - Flowers (Greg Morris III.Dub Mix) Listen live: https://www. pigpenra
Pigpen Radio is currently playing 'Flowers' by Khalia x Silly Walks, specifically the Greg Morris III dub mix. The track is being presented to listeners alongside reggae, dub, dancehall and downtempo programming, with the station inviting audiences to listen live via its website.
- 38DJ Chix's Night Blanket airs on Pigpen Radio●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: DJ Chix - Night Blanket Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplaying # reggae # d
Pigpen Radio is currently streaming DJ Chix's track Night Blanket on its live station. The station, which programmes reggae, dub, trip hop, dancehall and downtempo, is inviting listeners to tune in at its website. It is a routine now-playing announcement from the independent online broadcaster rather than a news event.
- 39Baby Cham promises hits-filled set at Jamaican Jerk Festival in Miramar●Baby Cham Promises “Classics After Classics” at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Miramar DancehallMag https://www. danceh
Dancehall artist Baby Cham says fans can expect "classics after classics" when he performs at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Miramar, Florida. The announcement is drawing attention from reggae and dancehall followers looking forward to a career-spanning set at the long-running food and music event.
- 40Pigpen Radio spinning E.R.S. Sunday Dub●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: E.R.S. - Dubconscious - 02 Sunday Dub Listen live: https://www. pigpenradio.org # nowplayin
Pigpen Radio is currently airing "02 Sunday Dub" by E.R.S., from the album Dubconscious, on its live stream. The station, which programmes reggae, dub, trip-hop, dancehall and downtempo, is letting listeners tune in around the clock at pigpenradio.org. It is a routine now-playing update from a small independent internet station rather than breaking news.