Buju Banton Sends Message Days Before His Release
With only days before his release, Buju Banton remains positive and in great spirits. He is currently counting down the days, along with millions of others to his release. Yet, he would like to send a message from his heart to all before he is released. “In light of the adversity I have encountered, I […]
The Top 10 Bob Marley Songs
The famous Jamaican singer Robert Nesta Marley, better known by his stage name Bob Marley, had a humble beginning. He was born on a farm in Nine Mile, Jamaica on February 6, 1945. He became an international influence and cultural icon at a young age through his music. Using a blend of ska, rocksteady, and […]
New Documentary to Showcase How Trojan Records Brought Reggae to Britain
A new documentary film, “Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records,” tells how Trojan Records introduced Jamaican music to the United Kingdom. Trojan Records launched in 1966 as an offshoot of Island Records, which promoted rocksteady, reggae, and dub in the British popular music scene. The launch represented a major risk as well as one of […]
Essence Magazine Says Marcia Griffiths “Electric Slide” Changed Black Weddings
According to an article in Essence Magazine, guests at black weddings love a line dance, and there is no more welcome track to be dropped by a DJ than the “Electric Slide” by Marcia Griffiths. Ever since the movie “The Best Man” was released almost two decades ago, the concept of the electric slide was […]
Bob Marley Featured on Jersey of Irish Football Club
The jersey worn by Ireland’s Bohemians football club during its away games in 2019 will feature the image of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley. Marley played at the home ground of the club at Dalymount Park in 1980 to the consternation of some of the team’s more conservative fans at the time. According to the […]
Fans Love of Beres Hammond is Never Ending!
History was made at VP Records in Queens on Wednesday October 17 2018 when fans came out in their droves to get their copy of the latest Beres Hammond album “Never Ending“, signed by ‘The Boss’ himself. The album signing caused more than a stir in a community that is not phased by crowds, as […]
Photo Highlights: Jamaica’s Eclectic YUSH! Party Series Touched Down in Miami With Nuff Attitude
YUSH!, the signature party series native to Kingston, Jamaica, recently touched down once again for a one-night stint in Miami, Florida. The party event was hosted by Jamaican dancehall artist, Baby Cham, who is perhaps best known for his Ghetto Story smash hit collaboration with American R & B songstress, Alicia Keys. The 90s-themed YUSH! […]
The Tennors thrill fans at the Folkestone Skabour Festival the United Kingdom
It had been some time since The Tennors last visited the United Kingdom, so the venerable group was looking forward to breaking that drought. Based on reaction to their headline performance at the Folkestone Skabour Festival, fans in that country felt the same way. The trio performed on opening night of the September 14-16 event […]
The Top 10 Steel Pulse Songs
Steel Pulse is a Roots-Reggae musical band that has the honor of being the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for the best Reggae album. They were one of the best British Roots-Reggae bands and their only rival was Aswad, considering their success. Their styles are Reggae-Pop, Roots-Reggae, and Contemporary Reggae. This band […]
WATCH TRAILER: Netflix Documentary Series to Investigate Assassination Attempt on Bob Marley
An upcoming Netflix documentary series will feature one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in music history – the attempted assassination of reggae legend Bob Marley – as part of its eight-episode series called ReMastered. The series is scheduled to begin on October 12, 2018. One episode will be available for streaming every month for eight […]