Bob Marley Ranks 5th on Forbes Magazine List of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities in 2019
Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley held the Number 5 position on a list of the 13 top-earning deceased celebrities compiled by Forbes Magazine. Marley, who died on May 11, 1981, of cancer, had earnings of $20 million for the year. Marley’s music has enjoyed almost 1 billion streams in the United States, and what Forbes […]
South Florida’s 2019 Broward Reggae Festival Featured Boast-Worthy Performances from Top Acts
The 2019 installment of the Broward Reggae Festival took place at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater in South Florida. Originally slated for September 1st, the Festival had to be rescheduled to October 6th due to Hurricane Dorian. The line-up of the show was definitely top quality, as the likes of Dexta Daps, Richie Spice, Ding […]
Singer Tessanne Chin “Announces” Marriage via Social Media Photo
Jamaican recording artist, Tessanne Chin, announced to her 207,000 followers via her Instagram account that she married her baby’s father, Brandon. The couple announced their nuptials via a photo posted on Chin’s Instagram account dated Oct. 6, 2019. She announced on Sept. 10, 2019 that she was expecting a child with her new husband. This […]
New Musical Based on Life of Legendary Jamaican Musician Bob Marley presented at Workshop
In September 2019, a workshop in London presented a new musical based on the life of reggae icon and activist Bob Marley directed by Dominic Cooke. The performance was made available to invited audiences over two days. The production team comprised Playful Productions, Stage PlaArsenal’s Arsène Wenger Loves Bob Marleyy, and Kwame Kwei Armah. A […]
Jamaican Descent Rapper, Biggie Small, is No. 1 on the BBC Greatest Hip Hop Songs List
In a BBC Music poll of the best hip-hop songs of all time, rapper Biggie Small was selected No. 1 for his “Juicy” single in a poll of more than 100 critics in over 15 countries as No. 1. The American artist, aka The Notorious B.I.G. to fans, captured the interest of rap and hip-hop […]
Reggae Superstar Buju Banton’s 24-Year-Old Album Certified Gold by RIAA
The name Buju Banton is a familiar one to any fan of reggae and dancehall music. The artist recently had the satisfaction of seeing his “Til Shiloh” album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America – 24 years after its release. Professionals in the music industry cite two primary factors in the album’s […]
Did you Know Jamaica Gave the World the Air Horn You Hear in Today’s Music?
The sound of a portable air horn can be heard at sports events, concerts, raves, and broadcast media. What was utilized as an audience communication device in Jamaican dancehall music became a staple in hip hop and reggae. The popularization of the air horn can be attributed to New York’s Hot 97 Radio DJ, Luis […]
Jamaican Artist, Spragga Benz, Makes Music History at Spotlight Series
Jamaican music artist, Spragga Benz, made history on Oct. 3, 2019 when he became the first reggae/dancehall artist to be featured in the Grammy Museum Experience’s Spotlight Series. Held at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, the legendary artist performed many of his biggest hits from a career spanning more than 30 years. He also […]
Bob Marley’s London Home gets Blue Heritage Plaque
The music of legendary reggae artist, Bob Marley, affected the lives of people around the world and now the house in west London he shared with the Wailers in 1977 is getting its own recognition. An English Heritage blue plaque was recently installed at 42 Oakley Street in Chelsea where Marley recorded his famous “Exodus” […]
“Life’s Too Short to Worry About Feeling Guilt Or Regret” — A Conversation with “Paradise Plum” Singer Naomi Cowan
Naomi Cowan is an international singer and songwriter who has performed in Jamaica, Trinidad, New York, Toronto, and Miami. She was raised by reggae music producer, songwriter, and former road manager for Bob Marley, Tommy Cowan and reggae artist Dr. Carlene Davis-Cowan, OD. In 2019, her hit “Paradise Plum” brought her to the top of […]