Bob Marley Tops List of Legendary Musicians Who Would Earn Most from Streaming and Social Media
There is no doubt that many 20th-century musicians continue to have a big impact on 21st-century society and that they would be reaping the monetary rewards of technological advances like streaming and social media. To put the matter in perspective, the website money.co.uk in the United Kingdom, which is owned and managed by Dot Zinc […]
Jamaica’s Shenseea Nominated for Multiple Grammys as Recording Academy Rules Change
Due to a change in the rules that govern the Grammy Awards, Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea, 25, has been nominated for Grammy awards for songwriting and performing vocals on the songs “OK OK Part 2” and “Pure Souls,” which are included on Kanye West’s album, “Donda.” West’s album has been nominated in the Album of […]
Father ‘Wee Pow’, Stone Love Celebrated 49th Anniversary in South Florida with ‘Big Bash’ in Association with Real Yute Promotions
The Floridian Ballrooms in Pembroke Pines, Florida was certainly the place to be on Thanksgiving Eve to witness an epic night in celebration of 49 years in the business and counting for Jamaica’s legendary Stone Love sound system. Presented by Real Yute Promotions, the night was a huge success. The Floridian Ballrooms were jam-packed, and […]
G Cole Releases Single “It’s Christmas” as a Tribute to The Ladies in His Life
Singer/Songwriter G Cole aka Gregory Cole has released two full-length studio albums and many singles since his first release in 2007. He’s also written for other artists and now spends a lot of time behind the microphone as a broadcaster. G Cole had been approached by several Producers to put his spin on traditional Christmas […]
Five Jamaicans Amongst 6 Artists Vying for Best Reggae Album Grammy in 2022
Five Jamaican are among the 6 artists in competition to win the Grammy in the Best Reggae Album category. The nominees announced by the Recording Academy include Spice, Etana, Sean Paul, Jesse Royal, Gramps Morgan, and SOJA. This is the first time in the history of the Reggae Album award, which was instituted 36 years […]
Pandora Names Jamaican Rapper Kacique as an Artist to Watch in 2022
Popular streaming service Pandora has announced its latest featured playlist, “Artists to Watch 2022: Caribbean,” and fast-rising Jamaican rapper Kacique is among the ten incredible artists selected. He shares the accolade with fellow Caribbean artists Yaksta, Bella Blair, Hey Choppi, Indie Allen, Joby Jay, Klassik Frescobar, Melly Rose, Laa Lee, and Projexx. The featured Caribbean playlist includes […]
Bob Marley Listed among Top 1980s Artists of All Time by Planet Radio
Reggae music artist and legend Bob Marley has been included on the list of the top artists of the 1980s compiled by Planet Radio, a top European radio network. In the opinion of Planet Radio, the 1980s produced some of the most iconic artists and recordings of all time, giving fans the soundtrack for the […]
Miami’s 2021 ‘Best of the Best’ Boasted Class Acts in Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca for 15th Anniversary
Last month’s Best of the Best Music Fest in Downtown Miami was filled with excitement, and the massive crowd in attendance certainly testified to the festival’s acclaim in it being the Largest Caribbean Stage Show in North America. What’s more, this year’s staging marked Best of the Best’s 15-year anniversary, and the star-studded line-up consisted […]
Facebook’s Meta Uses Legendary Dancehall Sleng Teng Riddim in Ad Campaign
Facebook’s parent company, which has been rebranded as “Meta,” is using the Sleng Teng dancehall riddim created by Wayne Smith and King Jammy in a song titled “Under Mi Sleng Teng” in 1984. This was one of the first completely computerized riddims in Jamaican music – no musicians played instruments live in the studio – […]
Sean Paul Nabs MOBO Award Nomination For Best Reggae Act
Multi-award-winning and Billboard chart topping, international recording artist Sean Paul has been nominated Best Reggae Act for the 2021 MOBO Awards. On the heels of his recently released chart-topping single “Dynamite” featuring Sia and his 7th studio album ‘Live N Livin’, Sean Paul continues to remain one of the most sought-after artists in music. The […]