It’s the 10th Anniversary Of Chronixx’s ‘Smile Jamaica’ Hit Song. Meet The Producers From Germany
While most Reggae fans have enjoyed the iconic Chronixx song “Smile Jamaica” and celebrate 2023 as its 10th anniversary, the producers of the song are not so well known, and in fact, are a somewhat unlikely German duo who have been promoting Reggae music since it came to Germany in 1986. Oliver Schrader and Joscha […]
VP Records Set To Release Deep 80s Dancehall and Reggae Summer Compilation Featuring King Jammy Catalog
The late 80s represent a robust but controversial period in the Jamaican recording industry, as DJs were on the rise with new lyrical approaches, and digital production ruled the day. In the center of the storm was Lloyd James, better known as King Jammy, who is credited for revolutionizing digital production several years earlier with […]
Renowned Jamaican Songbird Nadine Sutherland Sends Strong Message In New Single Triumphant
The “Action” trailblazer, renowned Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artist Nadine Sutherland drops “TRIUMPHANT” song and video. The track builds on the theme of inspiration, following the success of her single “Queen.” Big, Bold & Confident The empowering new single hears Sutherland’s signature vocals, paired with lyrics of motivation. This resonates as listeners receive messages of strength, resilience, and triumph in the face of […]
The Art of Reggae Music Festival 2023 Caps Lovely Mother’s Day Weekend in Florida
Earlier this month, the Arts Park at Young Circle in Hollywood, Florida hosted the second staging of the Art of Reggae Music Festival which featured a stellar line-up of headliners: Wayne Wonder, Glen Washington, Romain Virgo, L.U.S.T, and Leroy Sibbles. A Mother’s Day concert and family fun event held annually in South Florida, the Art […]
American Singer Janelle Monae Digs Deep Into Reggae With Upcoming Album
Jamaican music icons Sister Nancy and Grace Jones will feature on the new reggae-inspired album, “The Age of Pleasure,” by Janelle Monáe. The album is scheduled for release on June 9, 2023, and will also include the Nigerian singers Seun Kuti and Clay, the singer Amaarae of Ghana, American actress Nia Long, and rapper Doechii. […]
‘Dancehall Emperor’, Shabba Ranks, Reigned Supreme in Miramar, Florida with Epic Concert Performance
The much anticipated Shabba Ranks concert in Miramar, Florida was all that and then some with the masses coming out in full-force to witness an epic performance from one of the greatest dancehall artists of all time. The event, which took place at the City’s cultural center, got off to pulsating and rhythmic start with […]
Spice, ‘Queen of the Dancehall’, Honoured in Red Carpet Affair, Awarded Key to South Florida Region
The Fort Lauderdale Marriott North was certainly the place to be on Friday May 5th (Cinco de Mayo), as the hosting venue to celebrate the musical legacy and achievements of Spice, ‘Queen of the Dancehall’. Dubbed ‘Spice up the Vision’, this special occasion was well attended with a festive atmosphere. What’s more, there were a […]
Dancehall Great Patra Returns to the Music
Patra, who was known as the Queen of the Dancehall Pack in the 1990s and 2000s was included among major hit makers like Shabba Ranks, Mad Cobra (“Flex”), and Shaka Demus & Pliers, has made a triumphant return to music after a years-long with a new hot single, “Gimmi Way.” Career Beginnings Patra was born Dorothy Smith in Kingston […]
WATCH: Beres Hammond and Sean Paul Tease New Collab “Rebel Time”
Music lovers are counting down the hours to the release of the first-ever collab track by Jamaican music hitmakers Beres Hammond and Sean Paul. This is the collaboration that Reggae & Dancehall has been waiting for. https://twitter.com/jamaicansdotcom/status/1653834876292833296?s=20 The single, titled Rebel Time, is set to be released on 5 May 2023. It brings together two […]
VIDEO: This Jimmy Cliff Song Surpassed 100 Million Views on YouTube
The music video for Jimmy Cliff’s I Can See Clearly Now Reggae song has more than 100 million views on YouTube. The song was originally recorded by Reggae and Pop American singer, Johnny Nash in 1972. In 1993, Jimmy Cliff recorded the cover for the soundtrack of Disney movie, Cool Runnings, which chronicles the story […]