15 Best Bob Marley Romantic Songs
A unique voice in the music industry was silenced when legendary Jamaican reggae artist and pioneer, Bob Marley, lost his battle with skin cancer in 1981. He’s known around the world for music that advocated for freedom, social justice, political protest, and righteous revolution. The artist also sang about love in all its many forms, […]
Beres Hammond ‘Pulled up the Vibes’ for 2019 Never Ending Tour Finale in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts was certainly the place to be on Sunday, August 25th, as reggae music lovers and aficionados flocked to the multi-purpose entertainment complex in droves to witness a memorable show performance given by the one and only—Beres Hammond. Conveniently located in the Riverwalk & Entertainment Arts District in Downtown […]
Beres Hammond – Never Ending Tour 2019 South Florida Stop
It was an early birthday party. Just three days before his birthday, Beres Hammond’s Never Ending tour made its final stop in the United States. August 25th, the Au-Rene Theater in Downtown Fort Lauderdale was the venue for the pre-birthday bash. Beres’ tour makes an annual stop in South Florida. I try to make it […]
The Top 10 Protoje Songs
Reggae singer and songwriter, Proteje, is following in his famous parents’ footsteps in the music industry. Born Oje Ken Ollivierre in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, on June 14, 1981, he is the son of former Calypso King, Michael Ollivierre, from the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. His mother is chart-topping Jamaican reggae singer […]
10 Jimmy Cliff Quotes You Should Know
Musician, singer and actor, Jimmy Cliff, has amassed an impressive legacy of music during a career that began at the age of 14 with his hit “Hurricane Hatty.” He starred in the Jamaican hit film “The Harder the Come” with a hit song of the same name. His music encompassed ska, reggae and rock-steady. Born […]
Bob Marley Among Top 10 Vinyl Records Sold in 2019
The recording of “Legend” by Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1984 ranks Number 7 on the Top 10 vinyl records sold to date in 2019. In recognition of National Vinyl Record Day on August 12, 2019, statistics have been compiled to determine which artists had the highest vinyl record sales numbers for 2019 to […]
Top 10 Moments at Sumfest 2019: Best in Class Performances Championed the Spirit of Reggae & Dancehall Music
Reggae Sumfest, which takes place each year in Montego Bay, is well known for performances that electrify massive audiences from not only within Jamaica, but all over the world. And the 2019 Sumfest event was extra special in that it featured a high-caliber line up in terms of pure quality: Beres Hammond, Koffee, Buju Banton, […]
The Top 11 Peter Tosh Songs
Peter Tosh is a name that will forever live in reggae history. Born on October 19, 1944, in Grange Hill, Jamaica, as Winston Hubert McIntosh, he was one of the original members of the Wailers band. He went on to pursue a successful solo career, promoting Rastafari. Tosh was abandoned by his parents and spent […]
10 Amazing Artist Headshots from Reggae’s Dynamic 80’s and 90’s – You May Not Recognize Them!
Over two decades Reggae Report Magazine showcased Jamaican artists to the world. From Beenie Man to Black Uhuru to Dawn Penn, we delivered interviews, articles, and photos that highlighted the music’s pioneers and introduced upcoming Reggae artists. Many of these young performers have gone on to become huge stars. A large portion of these headshots […]
Newly Registered Rihanna Song Reportedly Co-Written by Jamaican Dancehall/Reggae Artist Demarco
In one of the biggest hints to date concerning the much-anticipated new album from superstar singer and entrepreneur Rihanna is the news that she recently registered a new song with BMI, the music publisher, that was reportedly co-written with Demarco, the Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist. While Rihanna has not yet confirmed the track, Demarco […]