10 Quotes by Jamaican Dub Poet Mutabaruka You Should Know
Born in 1952 in Rae Town, Kingston, Jamaica as Allan Hope, he’s better known by his fans as Mutabaruka. He’s a Jamaican Rastafari dub poet, actor, musician, educator, and talk show host. He developed two of Jamaica’s most highly rated radio shows, “The Cutting Edge” and “Steppin’ Razor.” He assumed the name Mutabaruka from the […]
Jamaican Reggae Dancehall Single “Guh Down Deh” Makes Barack Obama’s 2021 Playlist
The hit single “Guh Down Deh” by Jamaican reggae and dancehall stars Sean Paul, Shaggy, and Spice has been included by former United States President Barack Obama on his 2021 playlist of his favorite music. It is the first time that the three have featured on any of Obama’s playlists, which are popular with fans […]
Sean Paul Nabs GRAMMY Nomination Best Reggae Album For 7th Studio Album ‘Live N Livin’
Multi-award-winning and Billboard chart topping, international recording artist Sean Paul has been nominated Best Reggae Album for the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards, set to take place on January 31. With the vision and undertone of ‘collaboration over confrontation’ Sean Paul ‘Live N Livin’ album is the 7th studio album and first album released on his […]
Billboard Names Bob Marley Album “Legend” 2021’s Best Selling Reggae Album
An album released by Bob Marley and The Wailers in 1984 has been named the top-selling reggae album in 2021 by Billboard magazine. “Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers” ranks at the top of Billboard’s 25 Best-Selling Reggae Albums of 2021 list. The 1984 vinyl recording was released on the Island Records […]
Kanye West Album Featuring Buju Banton and Shenseea on Time’s 2021 Top 10 Album List
Time magazine has listed “Donda,” the 10th studio album from Kanye West, and a release that features Jamaican recording artists Buju Banton and Shenseea, as Number 7 of the Top 10 albums of 2021. Time noted that in the post-COVID-lockdown of 2021, Kanye West successfully brought large crowds back to in-person attendance at big stadium […]
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 […]