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 […]
Beenie Man Vs. Bounty Killer Featured on CNN & Watched By Millions Online
Fans from around the world tuned in online as Jamaican dancehall artists Beenie Man and Bounty Killer faced off in-person in Jamaica in a clash in the Verzuz music battle series on May 23, 2020. The two deejays who have a famous rivalry were featured as part of the series created by American record producers […]
8 Memes From The Beenie Man vs Bounty Killer Verzuz Clash You Will Be Using
The epic battle between dancehall icons Beenie Man and Bounty Killer was one of the best Verzuz Clash to date. With over 500,000 users watching on Instagram, YouTube and other platforms the clash will be remembered for years to come. The Memes generated by the clash will endure for a lifetime. In fact Twitter and […]
Who Do You Think Will Win? Dancehall Stars Beenie Man & Bounty Killer Set for Memorial Day Weekend Battle on Verzuz
This Memorial weekend on May 23, 2020, Jamaican dancehall heavyweights Beenie Man and Bounty Killer will perform in the epic online clash on Verzuz the popular online music “Battle” event. The clash will take place in Jamaica and is being described as “A treat” for all people in the Caribbean and dancehall fans who were […]
Skip Marley Becomes First Jamaican-born Artist Ever To Hold The Top Spot On Billboard’s Adult R&B Chart
Skip Marley takes a giant step into music history as “Slow Down,“ his global smash with multi-platinum Grammy© Award-winning artist H.E.R., takes the #1 spot on the Billboard Adult R&B chart and at Mediabase Urban AC (Adult Contemporary), the first time a Jamaican-born artist has scaled this mountain. On the success of the single, Skip states, “I never set […]
Buju Banton Joins with John Legend to Release “Special” Love Song
After a successful collaboration 2009, Jamaican reggae artist Buju Banton and R&B star John Legend worked together again on a song entitled “Memories.” The new love song is the first single recording from the upcoming album by Banton “Upside Down,” which is his first studio album to be released since 2010 when he offered “Before […]
Marley Family Releases Animated Video of “Three Little Birds” [WATCH]
The family of iconic reggae musician Bob Marley has released an animated video of the song “Three Little Birds” as part of the year-long celebration by the Marley estate of the 75th anniversary of the singer’s birth. Other videos released as part of a documentary series entitled “Bob Marley – LEGACY: 75 Years A Legend” […]
South Florida-Based Jamaican DJ & Musician, Tanto Irie, Named Intercept Music Ambassador
Well-known Jamaican musician and DJ, Tanto Irie, has been named an Intercept Music Ambassador. Irie plays three hours of reggae each day from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. on South Florida’s No. 1 radio station, HOT 105 FM. Part of his responsibilities as an Intercept Music Ambassador will be to consult and mentor up and coming indie […]