Bob Marley and Rihanna Included on Apple Music’s “100 Best Albums” List
The streaming service Apple Music has compiled a list of the 100 Best Albums in history. Several albums by artists with ties to Jamaica are included on the list. The 100 Best Albums ranking is an opinion survey created by the Apple Music team and a group of artists that include Pharrell Williams, J Balvin, […]
Success of Bob Marley Film Boosts Plans for Jamaican Heritage and Reggae Museum in Delaware
Judy Malcolm of Wilmington, Delaware, is a second cousin to reggae legend Bob Marley. Interest in her plan to establish a museum dedicated to Jamaican heritage received a significant boost since the release of the film, “Bob Marley: One Love.” As defined by Malcolm, the museum’s mission is to educate the public about Jamaica’s history […]
Jamaican, K-Anthony, Wins “Canadian Grammy”
Jamaican K-Anthony, a student pursuing a Masters in Divinity Studies at Andrews University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, received the Juno Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year Award for his album, “Arrow.” The Juno Awards are considered t the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Awards in the United States. K-Anthony was presented with the award on […]
Buju Banton Has Announced His First Concert In The United States In 13 Years
Jamaican dancehall icon Buju Banton has announced his highly anticipated return to the U.S. stage after 13 years with a concert titled “Long Walk To Freedom New York.” The announcements were made on Sunday on his social media pages. Buju Banton’s return to the U.S. stage has generated excitement and anticipation among fans. His social […]
“Bob Marley: One Love” Film Nominated for BET “Best Movie” Award
“Bob Marley: One Love” was one of eight films nominated in the “Best Picture” category for the 2024 BET Awards. The biographical Marley film was released in theaters on February 14, 2024, and took in $51 million in its opening. Award winners will be announced on BET in a live presentation ceremony on June 30, […]
Week-Long Festivities Planned for Reggae Legend Peter Tosh
This year, the Tosh Family will commemorate what would have been Peter Tosh’s 80th birthday with a week-long celebration from October 13 to 19. Niambe Tosh, Executive of the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand and Chairperson of his Foundation, shared, “We plan to honor my father by officially marking this week as ‘Peter Tosh Week’ […]
Songs by Bob Marley Reach Major Milestone, Dominate List of Best 15 Reggae Songs in History
Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley reached another milestone on May 7, 2024, when Singers Room published its list of the top 15 reggae songs of all time. Marley’s songs dominated the list with seven of his songs ranked as Numbers 1 through 7. Other songs ranked by singersrooom.com, in order, were “Red Red Wine” by […]
New Dancehall Sensation Nigy Boy Receives Standing Ovation at NY State Assembly Session
Nigel Hector, better known as the dancehall artist Nigy Boy, was recognized by the New York State Assembly on May 7, 2024, when Caribbean American member of the Assembly, Alicia Hyndman, revealed that he had been working in her office as an intern. Nigy Boy is from Springfield Gardens in Queens, New York, and Hyndman […]
Sean Paul Makes History with First Latin American Music Award Win
Sean Paul, the dancehall superstar, has added a new feather to his cap with his recent win at the 2024 Latin American Music Awards. His collaboration with Colombian artist Feid on the track “Niña Bonita” has won the prestigious “Collaboration Crossover Of The Year” award at the Latin AMAs in Las Vegas, marking Sean Paul’s […]
Gyptian’s hit song ‘Hold You’ Certified Double-Platinum in the UK
Jamaican artist Gyptian’s chart-topping anthem, “Hold You,” has earning a Double-Platinum certification in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) honored Gyptian with this accolade, recognizing the song’s impact and widespread popularity. Announced on April 19, 2024, the BRIT Certified Double-Platinum award signifies over 1.2 million units sold in the UK, as reported by […]