Jamaican on Classic FM List of 11 Black Opera Singers you Should Know
Classic FM digital radio has released its list of black opera singers that everyone should know. The list encompasses artists of the past that have shaped the music industry and those of the present that are still making history. Among those is Jamaican, Sir Willard Wentworth White, OM, CBE. Born in Jamaica, White’s rich, velvety […]
This Bob Marley Song is Listed Amongst the Most Iconic Moments In Music
The 1975 release of the song “No Woman, No Cry” by the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers is cited by Stacker, a data analysis firm, as one of the most iconic moments in the history of music. This recording made Marley a global reggae star and the only reggae musician to reach the status of […]
Cool and easy with Black Ice
Even though he migrated to the United States from Jamaica over 30 years ago, singjay Black ice has never lost touch with his roots. On his latest songs, Bun Dem and Represent, the California-based artist reaches out to Jamaica in different ways. Bun Dem is a dancehall rocker with Capleton while Represent is a patriotic […]
These 20 Reggae Jams Should be on Your Summer Playlist
Summer is here and it’s going to be a little different. There may be no backyard barbeques, no summer parties, no concerts, and no food festivals but that does not mean you can’t have a reggae playlist that snaps. As you lay on the beach social distancing from other people or jump in your car […]
The Top 9 Best Reggae Covers of The Beatles
In the 1960’s the English band the Beatles were burning up the music charts worldwide and Jamaica took notice. Beatlemania was during the time Jamaican music was going through the transition from ska to rocksteady to reggae. Jamaican performers have covered Beatles songs for decades. They covered the Beatles songs mainly in reggae but you […]
Koffee Featured in Teen Vogue Magazine, New Collab with John Legend
Jamaican reggae and dancehall singing sensation, Koffee, is featured in the June 2020 issue of Teen Vogue magazine. The multi-faceted artist talks about her new music, her Jamaican homeland, and addresses rumors of an upcoming project with superstar, Rihanna. Koffee has an impressive list of credits to her name. Now 20-years-old, at the age of […]
12 Questions with dancehall artist, selector and comedian Noah Powa
Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Noah Powa has been in the entertainment industry from the early age of 13 years. After migrating to New York City, Noah made his mark through acting and DJing. In 2005 Noah played the lead role in the movie Bashment, and again in the 2010 film What Goes Around. […]
Jamaican Artist Brings Breach of Copyright Case Against Beyonce and Jay-Z
The Jamaican director, choreographer, author, actor and dancer, Dr L’Antoinette Stines, is suing superstar recording artists Beyonce and Jay-Z, alleging that they used her voice in “Black Effect,” a track included on their 2018 album “Everything Is Love,” without giving her proper credit or compensation. The case has implications for the rights of artists in […]
43 Reggae Protest Songs for Your Black Lives Matter Playlist
Reggae music has always been at the forefront of protest music for social justice and racial equality. “Get Up Stand Up” by Bob Marley is one of the first songs that may come to mind when you think of reggae protest songs however there are many others. Here are 43 Reggae Protest Songs to your […]
‘Friendly Clash’ Between Beenie and Bounty on @Verzuztv’s Instagram Live Trended Historically in the Name Jamaican Dancehall Music & Culture
Amid the gloomy times of the Covid-19 shutdown and widespread economic doldrums, a therapeutic lifeline of sorts was thrown out to the legions of Jamaican music lovers from all over the world courtesy of Verzuztv’s virtual friendly ‘tune fi tune’ face-off between dancehall icons, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, on Instagram Live on Saturday, May […]