Apple‘s Emmy-Nominated Commercial Features Song by Jamaican, Tessellated
Apple has been nominated to receive an Emmy Award in the “Outstanding Commercial” category for its AirPods “Bounce” commercial. The song featured in the commercial was written by Jamaican Tessellated, a music producer and songwriter. Tessellated, 22, whose given name is Joshua Meeks, adapted an original tune he wrote in 2016 when he was a […]
Bob Marley To Be First Artist Featured by Amazon Music in New [Re]Discover Series
A new series from Amazon Music called [Re]Discover will offer fans the chance to explore the back catalogs of their favorite artists, and Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley is set to be the first musician featured in the series. The [Re]Discover playlist, which draws from songs recorded during his entire career, is accompanied at Amazon’s […]
Amid Pandemic Misery, Reggae Sumfest 2020 Was a Much-Welcomed Respite ‘Inna Virtual Stylee’
For the first time in its storied 28-year history, this year’s staging of Reggae Sumfest was very different. Given the ubiquitous nature of the coronavirus pandemic—and the persistent health and economic devastation millions around the globe are experiencing in its wake—Reggae Sumfest 2020 was a fully virtual experience. In that spirit, the Caribbean’s marquis music […]
Koffee sets new Record for First Reggae Artist with Views on her Video “Lockdown”
Mikayla Simpson, better known to her legion of fans as Koffee, made history and set a new record with her “Lockdown” video. The Grammy-winning singer was the first reggae artist to receive over 1 million views on YouTube in 48 hours. Koffee’s “Lockdown” track is a feel-good love song produced by Dane Ray and directed […]
The 10 Best Jamaican Festival Songs Since 1966
Jamaican Festival Song Competition has taken place annually since 1966. This list of 10 best festival songs since 1966 is highly explosive. They are all the people’s favorite but mine too. The criteria used to decide on these songs are Impact on the nation’s children and adults during the year they each won The response […]
If Still Alive Today, Bob Marley Would Be Protesting Social Injustice, Says Daughter Cedella Marley
After the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in the summer of 2020, many celebrities have used their influence and media reach to protest racial injustice. Cedella Marley, the daughter of Jamaican reggae icon and social activist Bob Marley, said that if he was alive, her father would certainly be among those […]
Shaggy and Conkarah Are First Jamaican Artists to Have No. 1 Hit on Billboard Mexico Airplay Chart
With their recording of “Banana,” Jamaican deejays Shaggy and Conkarah have become the first Jamaicans in history to achieve the Number 1 top ranking on Billboard’s Mexico Ingles Airplay chart. Originally released ten months ago, the track has garnered more than 10 million views on YouTube, and was played over 27 million original dance challenge […]
The 21 Best Reggae Songs of 2020 (So Far)
It’s the midway point of a year dominated by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the push to end systemic racism. The year 2020 has also produced some great reggae music from veteran artists like Buju Banton to newer artists like Lila Ike and this year’s Grammy winner Koffee. From Lover’s rock to dancehall to conscious […]
Jamaica’s “Ghetto Michael Jackson,” Debuts Dancehall Single
Akeem Walker, who is known as “Ghetto Michael Jackson” and who is emulating the late pop singer arguably considered the greatest entertainer of modern times, is working to become the epitome of wholesome entertainment in Jamaica by showcasing his talents in singing, dancing, and acting. He first came to public notice in May of 2020 when […]
Barbadian singer Krisirie Collaborating with Veteran Jamaican Musicians
As musicians, Willie Stewart and Handel Tucker have worked with some major acts including Stevie Wonder, Eddy Grant and Maxi Priest. They know a thing or two about spotting talent. Recently, the veteran Jamaicans collaborated with Barbadian singer/songwriter Krisirie on Return to Love, a powerful ballad calling for world peace. Stewart and Tucker co-produced the […]