From Archrivals to Legendary Dancehall Idols, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man Traded Amicable Lyrical Barbs at Reggae Sumfest 2019
It was at the 1993 stage show at Jamworld in Portmore, Jamaica known as ‘Sting’, which used be held annually on December 26th—commonly referred to as Boxing Day—where the entire country was seemingly overwhelmed by pandemonium as, dancehall entertainer, Beenie Man was in the midst of his performance when it was rudely interrupted by a […]
Germany’s Warrior Sound International Reigned Supreme, Hoisted Trophy at Reggae Sumfest’s 2019 Global Sound Clash
The much anticipated Global Sound Clash at Reggae Sumfest 2019 certainly lived up to the hype as Germany’s Warrior Sound International emerged victorious after the dust had settled in the wee hours of early Friday morning on July 19th at Montego Bay’s Pier I Entertainment Complex. In the beginning, there were five battle ready soundsystems—King […]
Photo Highlights: Big Bad Soca Star, Bunji Garlin, Celebrated Birthday at Sumfest 2019’s Blitz ‘All Black’ Attire Festivity
On July 17th, the Hard Rock Café in Montego Bay, Jamaica was the place to be to enjoy a night of glamour and alluring festivity at Reggae Sumfest’s 2019 Blitz ‘All Black’ Party. It was the 3rd in the series of run-up events for this year’s Reggae Sumfest music festival. As it happened, the Blitz […]
The Top 11 Songs by Bunny Wailer
Neville O’Riley Livingston, better known as Bunny Wailer, was born in Kingston, Jamaica on April 10, 1947. The vocalist, songwriter, and percussionist is known for his contributions to reggae, roots reggae, and ska. He was part of the trio known as the Wailers, along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, formed in 1963. Raised by […]
Should Popcaan Be “Sebastian” In “Little Mermaid?” Fans on Twitter Think So
Fans of dancehall artist Popcaan are fully in favor of the star taking the tole of “Sebastian” in Disney’s “Little Mermaid.” The production of a live-action version of the iconic story is in the works, and fans of the original film are making suggestions about who should play critical parts in the remake. To date, […]
Did you Know Ziggy Marley Voices the Title Song on Popular Kids Show Arthur?
Grammy Award-winning Jamaican musician, Ziggy Marley, is well known around the world for his reggae music and as the son of Bob and Rita Marley. The legendary music maker also performs “Believe in Yourself,” the theme song of the popular animated children’s show “Arthur” on PBS. Even though Marley has a highly recognizable voice to […]
14 Things You Did Not Know About K-Anthony
K-Anthony had his earliest musical experiences in the church he grew up in, in Falmouth, Jamaica. Not happy just singing old hymns, he spent time reworking them to make them sound more like the music he heard around him. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B, and the sounds […]
The Top 11 Kabaka Pyramid Songs
Born in Kingston, Jamaica as Keron Salmon, his worldwide legion of fans know him as Kabaka Pyramid. A multi-talented artist, he sings and plays guitar, writes lyrics, engineers recordings, and produces tracks. Pyramid sound is so unique, he immediately began making headlines. His style is a fusion of hip hop, dancehall, and reggae that disseminates […]
Third World Marks 45th Anniversary with Celebration in South Florida
On July 5, 2019, the band Third World staged a show entitled “Third World and Family Celebrating 45 Years” at The Casino in Dania Beach, South Florida. The iconic reggae band shared the stage with a variety of special guests, including Pluto Shervington and Diana King. While 2018 was the actual 45th anniversary year, Stephen […]
16 Powerful Quotes by Peter Tosh that You Should Know
Peter Tosh and his talent were stolen from the world when he was murdered just one month short of his 43rd birthday. Born Neville O’Reilly Livingston in Jamaica, he was a member of the Wailing Wailers reggae band with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. Throughout his career as part of the trio and as a […]