With Lady Saw’s Planned Return, Will Dancehall Be Nice Again?
“Dancehall a goh Nice again….” screamed the commentaries on social media to news that Minister Marion Hall aka ‘Lady Saw’ or ‘Mumma Saw’ had decided to abandon her social media preaching platforms for the quipped dancehall stage. “To all Christians and non-Christians who’s been coming up against my ministry. Congratulations on your mission to bring me […]
DeeJay King Waggy Tee Honored with an Official Day by South Florida City
The City of Miramar in Florida has proclaimed January 18 to be Waggy Tee Day in honor of the legendary Waggy Tee, a sound system operator and radio deejay who has had a leading role in promoting, playing, and advocating for reggae, dancehall, and world music. Waggy Tee deejays on 99JAMZ, the top spot for […]
Grammy-Nominated Dancehall Artist Spice Featured in Forbes Magazine
Dancehall artist Spice is making history with her 2022 Grammy nomination. She is the first “hardcore” female dancehall artist to be nominated in the Best Reggae Album category. The nomination was presented for her debut album “10.” Her nomination has also made history as being one of two Best Reggae Album nominations given to women, […]
Meet Bob Marley’s 12 Children?
Jamaican reggae musician and social activist Bob Marley lived just 36 years, but he left his mark on the world through his music, his activism, and his family. Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley died in 1981, and since that time he has become world-famous, not only for making reggae an international phenomenon, but also for the […]
Cheer for These Jamaican Artists Who Received Grammy-Nominations Outside the Reggae Category
Several Jamaican artists have been nominated to receive Grammy Awards outside of the “best reggae” category. Three artists – Shenseea, Buju Banton, and BEAM – received first-time nominations for Album of the Year. They are the first Jamaicans to be nominated for Album of The Year. As a result of a rules change by the […]
Rare Bob Marley Passport Photos Found: The Story Behind the Find
Some of the earliest official photographs of Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley have come to light through a request by Murv Glass, a journalist and social justice activist, to the United States under the Freedom of Information Act for Marley’s “Alien Registration” documents after the singer’s death in 1981. The photos were taken between 1964 […]
Koffee to Perform in 2022 Coachella Line-Up after 2020, 2021 Cancellations
Jamaican Grammy winner, Koffee, will finally have her debut at the Coachella music festival, the largest music festival in the world. The reggae superstar will be on stage on April 16 and April 23, 2022, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival runs for two weekends from April 15 through 24, 2022, […]
Grammy-Winning Reggae Star Gramps Morgan Granted Jamaican Citizenship
Gramps Morgan, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, is now an official citizen of Jamaica after being approved for citizenship by Jamaica’s passport agency and the Jamaican Consulate. The singer, producer, record executive, and entrepreneur, was raised partly in Springfield, Massachusetts, by his mother, Pearl Foster, and his father, Denroy Morgan, a well-known reggae […]
Bob Marley and Wailers Album Tops the Billboard Reggae Charts
“Legend,” the compilation album released by Bob Marley and The Wailers ranked Number 1 on Billboard Magazine’s Year-End Reggae Album Artists chart. This was the second consecutive year that “Legend” took the top spot on the chart. Additionally, it was ranked at Number 60 on Billboard’s Year-End 200 Album Chart, which lists albums from all […]
After Success of First Album, Usain Bolt Plans to Make More Music in 2022
Usain Bolt, a sprint legend, eight-time Olympic gold medal winner, and successful business entrepreneur, has always had a love for the music industry. He illustrated his passion in 2021 with the release of his first album, “Country Yutes,” a collaboration with his friend and manager Nugent Walker. Bolt said he has found new inspiration in […]