Reggae Superstar Jack Radics & R&b Heartthrob Christopher Williams Team up for Caribbean Mother’s Day Extravaganza, May 7th, 2016, Florida
WHAT: Caribbean Style Mother’s Day Concert promising Love & Laughter WHO: Soul/Pop & Reggae superstar Jack Radics, who hasn’t performed in South Florida in 20 years and R&B smooth sexy vocalist Christopher Williams, who also starred in the 1991 film “New Jack City”. Also performing will be Blak Diamond and Sons of Mystro for a […]
Drake and Popcaan Collaborate on new reggae-influenced single “Controlla”
Drake and Jamaican dancehall artiste Popcaan have joined forces to record a reggae-influenced single entitled “Controlla.” Late on March 28, 2016, there was talk on the Internet about some new snippets of Drake’s music that had been leaked on YouTube and Soundcloud. One of these was “Controlla,” which includes OVO’s resident dancehall musician Popcaan, and […]
IrieTimes.com to Broadcast the Winston “Merritone” Blake Celebration of Life show on April 2nd
On Saturday, April 2nd at 12 noon irietimes.com will be streaming LIVE from Hope Gardens the Celebration of Life show for the late Winston “Merritone” Blake. The music legend Blake died February 28th but his memories live on in the celebration from Hope Gardens in Kingston. Join the Irietimes crew, Dreamy Riley, Cheese,Baychick and others as […]
Jamaican Woman Marries Nigerian King to Become Queen of the Two Kingdoms
In a significant event for Rastafarianism, Chanel Chin, the daughter of Ludlow Chin – better known as Bobo Zaro – has married King Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi. The marriage is significant as a part of the “Back to Africa” movement promoted by Jamaican Rastafarians. Chin is now the Queen of the Two Kingdoms, and one […]
“Their everlasting cool mood and state of mind!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Jason Forrest “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “Jamaican Jovial personality! Their everlasting cool mood and state of mind!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves […]
Kyenie Launches Passionate Video for ‘Love Means Everything’ Single
Reggae recording artiste Kyenie will definitely connect with the female fans with his latest single ‘Love Means Everything’ and corresponding video project. The single, which premiered in March, showcases his versatility as a reggae singer with not just conscious reggae tracks but reggae soul singles as well. The spiritual yet rebellious artiste who has been […]
Jamaica Dominates CARIFTA Games Again
On the final day of the 45th CARIFTA Games in Grenada, Jamaica once again dominated the competition by winning a total of 86 medals, equaling the performance of 2015. Jamaica carried away 42 gold, 28 silver, and 16 bronze medals. Of the many outstanding achievements of Jamaica’s athletes, one of the stand-outs was that of […]
This day in Jamaican History – The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica
On March 29, 2012, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a performance at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing arts in New York. The company has been performing for 50 years. One of the premier dance companies in the Caribbean, the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) blends the folklore, […]
Top Dancehall Artist Raytid Premieres Red-Hot ‘Dutty Shake’ Video Online
There is no question that Dancehall is bubbling right now! At the forefront of the movement are those tunes that make the crowd go wild….the kind of tunes that the DJ must pull up several times to keep the crowd pleased. Well, “Dutty Shake” is that tune and has been that tune since the fall. […]
Traveling Miles British Dependency Performs in West Africa
British Dependency has been accumulating miles and gaining traction since they released their debut album Finding Wisdom in 2013. From the Caribbean to Canada and the United States, they have made the British Isle of Anguilla proud with their reggae tinged lyrics and spellbinding stage presence. But though they have traveled extensively, from early on […]