Jamaican Dancehall Music – the Stone That The Nations Builders Refuse
It is a matter of record that in the global cultural sphere, Jamaica punches significantly above its weight, and nowhere else is this more evident than in the music sphere. In the area of music production, the island ranks among the most prolific, turning out more than 400 sides per week. However, in the nearly […]
Jamaican Singer, Romain Virgo, Adds ‘Producer’ to Career Resume
The celebrated musician, who stars in his family-produced reality YouTube series The Virgo’s, has produced his newest single “Beautiful To Me” which receives its official release on Friday June 25th, 2021. The song will be available on all digital platforms through VP Records. The ballad, produced and recorded under the artists own label is a […]
Jamaican American Janessa Smith, 11, Makes History with Song Ranked on Christian Billboard Chart
At age 11, Janessa Smith, whose parents Kevin and Ann Marie Smith are from Jamaica, is making history as her gospel single “He’s Able” landed on the Christian Billboard chart and stayed there for 20 weeks. Janessa is also among the youngest recording artists to be nominated for the prestigious Stellar Awards in the category […]
The Top 11 Jamaican Crossover Songs that Became International Hits
The island of Jamaica is approximately the size compared to many countries in the world, but in terms of reggae music, the nation is a towering giant. When people hear the name Jamaica, Bob Marley immediately comes to mind. The iconic artist is credited with bringing reggae to the world. It’s confounding to reggae artists […]
The Birth of Rocksteady in Jamaica
Between 1961 and 1966 the dominant music in Jamaica was the Ska and a feature of its presentation was the pace and tempo of the associated dance. The Ska beat evolved largely from the experimentation of established musicians who were presenting their own re-interpretations of popular Rhythm & Blues and Blues tunes borrowed from North […]
Bob Marley among Celebrities Who Died without Leaving a Will
Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley passed away in 1981, leaving his wife Rita and 11 children. While his estate went to these family members, the rights to the Marley name took years to settle. Currently, four of his children manage his estate, with Rohan Marley serving as brand officer. The net worth of Marley’s estate […]
9 Best Bob Marley Covers In Different Genres
Jamaican reggae artist, Bob Marley, has a legacy that’s touched fans around the world and generated covers of his music by artists in multiple genres. Many tried to emulate him, but versions of his music by other artists rarely found favor. There were a few exceptions, however, and the following are the nine best covers […]
The Great “Bob Andy” – Dean of Jamaican Song-Writers
One of Jamaican music’s most prolific songwriters in the period 1966 -1986 was Keith Anderson, better known as Bob Andy. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on October 28, 1944, where he endured an itinerant childhood with virtually no schooling. He was raised partially by his abusive mother in the city and by maternal grandparents […]
DJ Khaled’s New Album Line-Up Features Koffee, Capelton, Buju Banton and Other Stars
DJ Khaled’s new album “Khaled Khaled” features an all-star line-up of dancehall/reggae artists, including Koffee, Bounty Killer, Capelton, Buju Banton, and Barrington Levy. According to the legendary music producer, the album is “almost ready at 98 percent done.” DJ Khaled is a big fan of dancehall and reggae performers and has included them in his […]
Grammy Academy Recognizes These Jamaican Women as Essential to Reggae and Dancehall
The Recording Academy, which presents the prestigious Grammy music awards, has named some of the women who were instrumental in shaping the sounds of reggae and dancehall music. Most people think of Bob Marley when they think of reggae, but women have had an integral role in building much of the music scene in Jamaica […]