The Top 10 U-Roy Songs
Jamaican vocalist and deejay Ewart Beckford, better known professionally as U-Roy, is a recipient of the Jamaican Order of Distinction for outstanding and important services to the island nation. Born September 21, 1942, in St. Andrews Parish in Jones Town, Jamaica, he is a pioneer of toasting that earned him distinction and the title of […]
Jamaica Seeks UNESCO Designation for Kumina And Other Music Forms
Jamaica’s Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange plans to have the Ministry apply for World Heritage designations from the United Nationals Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for other music genres of Jamaica. For example, kumina, which is a Jamaican ritual that was brought to the island sometime in the 1840s to 1860s by indentured workers from […]
Jamaican Artist Koffee Youngest to Top Billboard’s Reggae Chart
At age 19, Jamaican singer Koffee is the youngest artist to head the Billboard reggae charts. Her first EP “Rapture” debuted at Number 1 on Billboard’s Reggae Album Chart, as well as taken the top ranking on iTunes Reggae Chart, a place that reggae legend Bob Marley has held, off and on, for a long […]
The Top 13 Mighty Diamonds Songs
The Mighty Diamonds is a harmony trio from Jamaica comprised of lead vocalist Donald “Tabby” Shaw, Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson, and Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson, specializing in reggae that features Rastafarian influences. They were school friends in the 1960s and formed the group in 1969 in Trenchtown, Jamaica. Originally formed under the name of The Limelight, they […]
Smash Hit “Toast” by Jamaican Reggae Singer Koffee Featured in New Jordan Peele Film “Us”
Music plays a major role in Jordan Peele’s new horror movie “Us.” Additionally, the use of music in the film resulted in what is characterized as the “first movie-sponsored takeover of the streaming service Spotify. The soundtrack of “Us” includes the smash hit by Jamaican reggae artist Koffee called “Toast.” Other songs are Luniz’s “I […]
After a Hiatus, Miami’s 2019 Nine Mile Reggae Music Fest Resurfaced With a Stellar Line-Up
The 2019 edition of Nine Mile Music Festival returned to Miami’s Virginia Key Beach Park with a smorgasbord of reggae music sounds and entertainment after a two year hiatus. Founded in 1993 under the name Bob Marley Festival by Cedella Booker, mother of the regga icon, the event is known nowadays as Nine Mile Music […]
Buju Banton removes Song “Boom Bye” from Catalog
Saying he stopped performing his notoriously homophobic 1992 dancehall tune “Boom Bye” long ago in 2007, Jamaican-born reggae star Buju Banton has removed the song from his catalog, any platform his can control, and any place his has influence over. The ban comes only three months following Banton’s release from a United States prison after […]
Photo Highlights: The Official Welcome Party for Buju Banton’s Concert
Celebrations for Buju Banton’s return to the stage began with The Official Welcome Party at Mas Camp on Friday night. Long-time fans of the reggae artist showed up and showed out in their favorite fashions. The welcome party featured the musical stylings of DJs such as Stone Love, Massive B, Richie Feelings, Jamrock, and Spex […]
Photos: Buju Banton Champions Performance at the Jamaican National Stadium
Buju Banton’s return concert on March 16, 2019 was undoubtedly a historical event and a spiritual experience. It was held at Jamaica’s National Stadium in Kingston where over 30,000 people were in attendance. The title of his tour, “Long Walk to Freedom,” makes reference to Nelson Mandela’s autobiography and legacy as Buju survived 8 years in […]
Photo Highlights: Celebrities, Fans & Supporters Came Out In Droves For Buju Banton’s Musical Extravaganza At Jamaica’s National Stadium
On March 16th, 2019 the National Stadium in Jamaica’s capital city of Kingston was a place like no other, as it was filled to the brim by a sea of humanity that came to witness the return of reggae superstar, Buju Banton, and the kick-off his Long Walk To Freedom Tour. In the aftermath, Buju’s […]