Unite The Beat: Vibrant Collaborations Sparking African and Jamaican Music Scenes
African and Jamaican musicians have participated in numerous exciting collaborations stemming from strong cultural links between the continent of Africa and the island of Jamaica. Here are eight notable examples: “My Sound” by Stonebwoy featuring Shaggy. The Ghanaian Afro-dancehall musician, Stonebwoy, featured Jamaican singer Shaggy on the song “My Sound” from his 2023 Album, “The […]
VP Records Co- Founder ‘Miss Pat’ States: ‘Music Is My Life’ As International Record Store Day Approaches
Jamaican entrepreneur and co-founder of VP Records, Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin, and her team are preparing for International Record Store Day 2024 which will be observed this Saturday April 20 across the United States, Europe and parts of Asia. “Music is my life and I still have to keep the momentum going from the past sixty […]
Under the Theme ‘Strength of a Woman’, Rhythms of Africa 2024 Returned to Dazzle Miramar in South Florida
Back by popular demand, Rhythms of Africa held a pair of spectacular shows in March at the Cultural Center located in Miramar, Florida. Launched by the Embrace Music Foundation, the Rhythms of Africa presentations were dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and fortification where the impact of music from around the world is concerned. In that spirit, […]
5 Lessons on Leadership from Jamaica’s Bob Marley
Jamaican Bob Marley has made significant contributions to the world with his music and his lifestyle. He has become emblematic of the country, and his 1965 hit, “One Love,” with its message of love and unity is often adopted as an anthem by civil justice advocates everywhere. An article in Forbes magazine describes the leadership […]
5 Rising Local Jamaican Artists Offer Local Guide for Music Lovers to Vogue Magazine
In the wake of the release of the film, “Bob Marley: One Love, five emerging local Jamaican musicians – Teejay, Sevana, Samory I, Lila Iké, Jaz Elise – offered a guide to Vogue to their favorite current music hotspots on the island where music lovers can find the best of its evolving music scene and […]
New Music: D’Yani Releases New Single “Lock and Key”
Reggae recording artist D’Yani, has delivered another soulful release enthralling audiences once more with, “Lock and Key” which has racked up over 300,000 views on YouTube. Infusing a contemporary twist into the traditional Reggae and Dancehall genres, D’Yani has built a reputation for delivering emotive and engaging music. Drawing inspiration from iconic musicians such as […]
Will The One Love Movie Bring Bob Marley His First Grammy and Oscar Awards?
The “Bob Marley: One Love” movie has set off speculation among fans and critics about its potential to bring the iconic Jamaican reggae artist two of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry: the Grammy and the Oscar. The new film and its soundtrack “One Love -Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2024″ could change that. […]
Milestone Achieved as “Bob Marley: One Love” Ranks as 6th Highest-Grossing Music Film Biography
The biopic, “Bob Marley: One Love,” passed the domestic box-office total on March 9, 2024, to become the first movie release of 2024 to pass that milestone. The film is already the sixth highest-grossing music biography in history. Results from Variety According to gross box office results reported in the weekly entertainment publication, Variety, “Bob […]
Bob Marley’s “Legend” Album Rise in Chart Rankings Attributed to Release of Biographical Film
The Bob Marley album, “Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers,” has continued to perform extremely well in the United States even decades after its release in 1984. Now, it has become even more popular with the screening of “Bob Marley: One Love,” the musical film biography of the Jamaican reggae legend. “Bob […]
Jah Cure Drops New Music Video “How Can I Explain” For His Fans
Almost a month after the official release of the ten track Natural Vibes Riddim compilation produced by Reggae Vibes Music, Jamaican Reggae artist Jah Cure has another surprise for his fans. The music video for his latest single titled “How Can I Explain” is now available on Jah Cure’s official Vevo channel. “