“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 […]
Busy Signal’s ‘Seen It Before’ Music Mini-Movie Premiere Showcased Jamaica’s Acting Talents, Fueled by Dameon Gayle’s Stellar Production Work
The iconic VP Records label recently teamed up with the one and only Dameon Gayle—the multi-talented music producer, musician, and video director—for an invite-only Zoom video chat session that also served as the premier of Jamaican dancehall artist, Busy Signal’s latest single and music video—‘Seen It Before’. However, this production is not your ordinary music […]
Bob Marley Listed Among Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities in 2020
Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, who died of melanoma in 1981, earned $14 million in 2020, putting him eighth on the list of the highest-paid dead celebrities of the year as compiled by Forbes magazine. Born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, St. Ann, in Jamaica to parents Norval Sinclair Marley […]
Dancehall Deejay Spice Finally Gets Her MTV Award
More than one year after being recognized for her talent with a Reality Royalty Award in 2019 from MTV Movie and TV Awards, dancehall deejay Spice finally received the award via the mail. Upon receiving the award, Spice thanked MTV and her “Love and Hip Hop” family as the award acknowledged the program as “Reality […]