Top 10 Reggae & Dancehall One-Hit Wonders
The term One-hit wonder is usually seen as an insult, however, that should not the case when it comes to these artists. Many of the artists on this list paved the way for innovative changes to reggae and dancehall. It is also best to have one big hit than no hits at all as that […]
The Lensical Artist, strengthening a slumbering industry
When discussing reggae music, the word artist almost always refers to the singer or members of a band. Other supporting elements of the music industry are often overlooked or undervalued. Most everyone recognizes the significance of managers, legal and business consultants, publicists, promoters and others involved in facilitating performance. However, another group of artists made […]
Conversation with Jamaican Singer, Belinda Brady
Two-time Juno Award nominee and Canadian Urban Music Award winner for best R&B single of the year Belinda Brady, was born in Kingston Jamaica. Surrounded by music as it was a central part of her family. Carl Brady, Belinda’s father was one of the original members of the iconic Byron Lee and the Dragonaires; one […]
Review: Chronixx at Revolution Live in South Florida September 7th, 2013
Best of the Best Entertainment, 99 Jamz and Humble Lion were justified placing their belief in talents of rising reggae star, Chronixx. With doors opening at the advertised 11 pm, Chronixx fans poured into Revolution Live and waited patiently for the young Rasta General to grace the stage. The fans were entertained by multiple […]
Top 12 Jamaican festival songs in the past 51 years
Jamaican festival songs can take many forms, from call to action, a celebration of Jamaica’s achievements, Jamaican culture, Jamaican food, and current events. Going through the list of songs and narrowing it down to 12 was a challenge for our editorial team. On this list, you’ll find songs that we believe have a strong message […]
Reggae Music the State of Affairs: “A Conversation George Michailow, Fast Lane Booking Agency” Part 2
Fast Lane International is an international booking agency with global reach. The agency focus is on North and South America, Africa, The Caribbean, the Far East and the South Pacific, the UK, France and The Netherlands and venues and festivals throughout Europe. Fast Lane represents promoters or artists including: Jimmy Cliff, Eric Donaldson, Steel Pulse, […]
Reggae Music the State of Affairs: “A Conversation George Michailow, Fast Lane Booking Agency” Part 1
Fast Lane International is an international booking agency with global reach. The agency focus is on North and South America, Africa, The Caribbean, the Far East and the South Pacific, the UK, France and The Netherlands and venues and festivals throughout Europe. Fast Lane represents promoters or artists including: Jimmy Cliff, Eric Donaldson, Steel Pulse, […]
Reggae Music the State of Affairs: Stan Evan Smith Talks Lloyd Stanbury: Entertainment Attorney& Industry Consultant
Lloyd Stanbury is an entertainment attorney and creative industries consultant with several years’ international experience dealing with legal and management representation of recording artists, music producers, film producers, media operators and event promoters. Lloyd is presently a member of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Pool of Experts for Culture and Development, […]
Reggae Music the State of Affairs: Stan Evan Smith Talks to Pat Meschino, Billboard Reggae Journalist
American journalist Patricia Meschino has been a colleague of mine for a number of years. Her appreciation of, respect for, and knowledge of Jamaica music, especially reggae-dancehall, is deep and sophisticated. Pat has covered the reggae beat for over 20 years. She is currently a reggae writer for Billboard magazine. Meschino began her writing career […]
Top Five Women To Watch In Reggae Music
Who says Reggae is Dead? As connoisseurs of Reggae music, I am sure you have heard those insistent, impassioned voices and their fervent professions of Reggae’s, specifically, Dancehall’s, tragic, untimely death; Or its obvious impending doom. As recently as May 2012 Reggae music icon, Ninjaman, was quoted by the Jamaican Observer as declaring emphatically, […]