The 20 Best Reggae Songs of 2020
What is the Best Reggae Songs of 2020? In a year with a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and the fight to end systemic racism, there were some great reggae songs to help us get through 2020. In July I posted a list of “The 21 Best Reggae Songs of 2020 (So Far)“, for the mid-point of […]
Sanchez, Chris Martin, and Dancehall Icon Bounty Killer Landed ‘Feel Good’ Musical Punches on Boxing Day 2020 at Digicel Unplugged Online Concert
Digicel Jamaica handed out a special gift for the holidays by way of a Boxing Day Christmas Edition of the ‘Digicel Unplugged’ series, which was an online concert streamed via Instagram on Saturday, December 26th that featured singers Sanchez, Chris Martin, and Dancehall Icon Bounty Killer. The show’s MC, ‘Fluffy Miss Kitty’, got the happenings […]
“The Harder They Come” Amongst The 50 Best Movie Soundtracks You Must Listen
The classic Jamaican film, “The Harder They Come,” was released 50 years ago, but it continues to attract praise from viewers and critics alike. The iconic soundtrack of the film, which starred reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, has been named to gismostory.com’s list of the “50 Best Movie Soundtracks You Must Listen To.” The arts and […]
“Lockdown” by Koffee One of Pitchfork’s 100 Best Songs of 2020
Pitchfork, the American online music publication, released its list of the 100 Best Songs of 2020, and “Lockdown” by Jamaican reggae superstar Koffee is featured among them. The songs were chosen in a year that saw the outbreak of COVID-19, a contentious US presidential campaign and election, and economic and social unrest. Pitchfork believes the […]
Bob Marley Appears Twice on Stacker’s List of 100 Best Albums by Black Artists
Stacker compiled a list of the 100 best albums by black artists in recognition of the fact that no American music could exist as it is known with the significant contributions made by black singers and musical artists. Black musicians have had a role in all aspects of the evolution of America’s music, from the […]
Koffee Featured in Song on Obama’s 2020 Favorite Songs List
Former President of the United States Barack Obama shared a list of his favorite songs for 2020 on Twitter. Among the 30 songs listed was “Repeat” by J Hus, which features Jamaican reggae superstar Koffee. The release of his favorite song list has become an annual end-of-the-year tradition for the former president. In his tweet, […]
10 Questions For Jamaican Reggae Gospel Artist DJ Nicholas
DJ Nicholas is a rising Gospel reggae artist out of Jamaica. His career stands the test of time, he is currently working on his fifth album as he spread the word of God to the masses. He has worked with some of the best in the business and has carved out a style for himself. […]
Did you Know Reggae Music Calms Dogs?
Many dog owners play music for their canine companions while they’re away to calm them and keep them company. For those that have been playing classical, pop or even show tunes for their dogs, research proves that soft rock and reggae are the most effective at calming canines. The research, conducted by the Scottish SPCA […]
Koffee, Popcaan and Buju Banton among Jamaicans Nominated for MOBO Awards
Following a hiatus of two years, the Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBO) will return as a virtual event on December 9, 2020, live-streamed on YouTube. The awards program will also air at a later date on BBC One. Jamaicans nominated for 2020 MOBO awards include Popcaan, already a two-time winner, and Koffee. Both received […]
Buju Banton, Skip Marley, Maxi Priest, Toots & The Maytals, and The Wailers Nominated for 2021 Best Reggae Grammy Award
Competition for the Best Reggae Album Grammy award is stiff in 2020. The nominees are Buju Banton for his album “Upside Down 2020,” Skip Marley for “Higher Place,” Maxi Priest for “It All Comes Back to Love,” Toots & The Maytals “Got to Be Tough,” and The Wailers for “One World.” Buju Banton’s “Upside Down […]