Rewind & Review Big Heist RiDDim
Rewind & Review By Stan Evan Smith Title: Big Heist RiDDim, Artist: Various Artists Label: A-Town Records Producer: GAFN By Stan Evan Smith Title: Big Heist RiDDim, Artist: Various Artists Label: A-Town Records Producer: GAFN Despite the success of cross-over hits like Wayne Wonder’s “No letting Go” or Sean Paul’s ‘Pressure”, Rhythm driven […]
Interview with Dennis Thompson Pt2
Dennis ‘De Menace” Thompson: Engineer Extraordinaire Part 2 Stan Evan Smith Dennis Thompson has forgotten more important events in modern music than most people know of. From an early age, it seemed, Thompson was destined for a career in music. Dennis was exposed to music at every turn; His father Thomas Thompson was music collector […]
I-Wayne Book of Life
Rewind & CD Review Title: “Book of Life Artist: I-Wayne Label: VP Records Producer: Shanti Fuller Despite life’s trials the blessings nature has bestowed on us makes life a precious gift we should give thanks for. This is the message throughout roots and culture singer I-Wayne on “Book of Life” his sophomore effort released […]
Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Estonia
This month our series “Reggae Around the World” we interview the group Def Räädu from Estonia. The group’s mixture of reggae with dub, trip hop, house, rock steady and jazzy flavored beats has produced hits singles for them in Estonia and Europe. The group was started in February 1999. Question: What first drew your attention […]
Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Japan
This month our series “Reggae Around the World” we interview DJ Tokiya from Black Assassin Sound System in Japan. The have been playing reggae at night clubs, dances and on the radio in Japan for over 15 years. Question: How are you involved in Reggae? I play reggae music at the various clubs in Japan […]
Judith Gayle……..A Story of How the Sun Shined Again
Judith Gayle-Wright was born and raised in Chateau, Clarendon. From ever since she could remember, music has always been her love. She traveled to the Cayman Islands to perform in 1983, and when she was about 14 years of age, she auditioned for the ‘Tastee Talent Competition’. Although she was not selected for the competition, […]
Dennis ‘De Menace” Thompson: Engineer Extraordinaire – Part 1
What has Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Monty Alexander, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Buju Banton and Marcus Miller all have in common? They are music legends and great musicians you say, well, the question wouldn’t be asked were the answer quite that easy. Try Dennis Thompson, he has worked with all of […]
Staged Shows by Jamaican/Caribbean Nationals
I enjoy attending most staged shows by Jamaicans. Pretty much any where because I know I will get that authentic Jamaican/Caribbean vibe. Now, a part of that authenticity may extend to – hmmm – late starts, long band changes, and even being subjected to a boring, and in some cases extremely boring emcee. Or, worse, […]
Charmaine DaCosta; A Singer With Class in Christ
Charmaine DaCosta is a single mother of two beautiful daughters; she has a BA in English Literature and an MBA. Charmaine is also an independent artist and entrepreneur. She is a former member of Worl-A-Girl, the most successful ‘90s reggae/ dancehall girl-group. A member Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Golden Key International Honor Society, this […]
Sister Carol – An Artist of Relevance and Distinction
“Sister Carol projects more vibrancy and power in the flex of an eyebrow than most performers do in an entire set.” — Billboard Magazine With a BSc. in Education Carol East aka Sister Carol has many monikers, Movie star, singer, D.J, humanitarian, certified teacher to name a few. With eight albums to her credit, her […]