Mix Music Magazine Features Dancehall Reggae Scene in the Philippines
Dance crews are battling one another in Manila for recognition and money, with women dancers leading the way in the city’s growing dancehall scene. Every week at Pum Pum Tun Up, a dancehall reggae party in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, team-style dance competitions draw participants eager to win cash prizes and bragging rights. […]
The Top 10 Frankie Paul Songs
Paul Blake, widely recognized as Frankie Paul, was a Jamaican reggae artist. He was born on October 19, 1965 in Jamaica. Though he was born blind, after an operation he got his eyesight partially restored. He has been dubbed by some as “The Jamaican Stevie Wonder.” Stevie Wonder was a well-known singer at the time […]
Shaggy to Sing for Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday
When Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 92nd birthday in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2018, the day will be marked with a large-scale concert extravaganza at Royal Albert Hall in London. A featured performer at the royal birthday event will be Grammy winner and Jamaican-born reggae artist Shaggy. Interest in Shaggy has received a boost […]
LGBT Controversy in Trinidad and Tobago Surrounds 2019 Concert by Buju Banton
While a concert by Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer Buju Banton will not occur until 2019, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual. Transgender (LGBT) community in Trinidad and Tobago is already expressing dismay about the musician’s future visit to the country and the scheduled performance. Community activists have resolved that there should be no promotion of artists […]
The Top 10 Byron Lee and the Dragonaires Songs
The Jamaican band Byron Lee and the Dragonaries was formed back in 1950, the band’s main focus is calypso, ska, and soca. They played a vital role in popularizing Caribbean music in the whole world. The band initially started when the players of St. George’s College football team, Byron Lee and Carl Brady, performed after […]
Etana Makes History as First Woman with Back-to-Back Top Albums on Billboard Reggae Chart
Etana’s latest album, “Reggae Forever,” is at the top of Billboard’s Reggae Album Chart in the United States. This is the second album from the popular artist to reach the Number One spot, and it has ensured Etana a place in reggae history by making her the first female from Jamaica to have back-to-back top […]
Billboard Magazine Features Buju Banton’s Long-Awaited Return
With approximately eight months remaining before international reggae superstar Buju Banton returns home from McRae Correctional Facility, worldwide anticipation is building. Last Friday the leading U.S. music industry publication, Billboard Magazine, published a feature on the mounting excitement surrounding Buju Banton’s release, scheduled for December 8, 2018. Music lovers and fans from all over the […]
The Top 10 Tanya Stephens Songs
Vivienne Tanya Stephenson, simply known as Tanya Stephens, is a Jamaican reggae artist. She was born on July 2nd, 1973 in St. Mary, Jamaica. She started recording in the mid-1990s and became widely known in the late 90s. In 1996, she released a single called “Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet” which became her path […]
Heineken International TV Commercial Features Song by Jamaican Group The Tennors
A new commercial for Heineken Light beer features the song “Another Scorcher” by Jamaican rock steady/ska group The Tennors. As the commercial has received more play on television, interest in The Tennors has grown and is reflected on a rising number of visits to their Facebook page. “We are honored that they choose our song […]
Guess what Beyoncé and Jay-Z were spotted doing in Jamaica?
Superstar couple Beyoncé and JayZ were spotted in Jamaica just days after announcing their “On the Run II” tour. They made appearances in Kingston, and locals and photographers saw them in Trenchtown, Bob Marley’s home ground, riding on the back of a motorcycle. The couple was on the island shooting content for their pending joint […]