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 […]
7 Best Moments of Buju Banton Long Walk to Freedom Concert
March 16, 2019 marks the date that international music star, Buju Banton filled Jamaica’s National Stadium for one of the largest concerts on the island (allegedly) since Bob Marley’s One Love Peace concert in 1978. People flying into Kingston this weekend hailed from New York to Nigeria and booked out all of Kingston‘s major hotels. […]
The Top 9 Mavado Songs
Jamaican DJ, singer, and songwriter, David Constantine Brooks, is better known to his fans as Mavado, and formerly Gully Gaad. Born November 30, 1981, in Kingston, Jamaica, he specializes in dancehall and raga. Previously signed to Cash Money Records, he’s currently under contract to We the Best Music Group. Raised in the Cassava Pierce community, […]
The Top 7 Bounty Killer Songs
Rodney Basil Price, known in the music world as Bounty Killer, is a reggae and dancehall artist that founded The Alliance with Mavado and Vybz Kartel. Born on June 12, 1970, in Kingston, Jamaica, he’s one of the most powerful influencers of the 1990s. After being shot by a stray bullet during a gunfight between […]
The Top 10 Ding Dong Songs
Kemar Christopher “Ding Dong” Dwaine Ottey is a dancer, singer, songwriter, dancehall reggae artist, and founder of the Ravers Clavers dancing syndicate. Born at Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, on September 29, 1980, he is the son of Denise Bennett and Ferdinand Ottey. His father gave him the nickname Ding Dong and he was also […]