Conversation with reggae/dancehall performer Amir
There has never been a shortage of talented youths in Jamaica, and throughout the years the reggae/dancehall genre has seen its fair share of young superstars; Amir is one of them. In 2006 at a mere eleven years old, Amir, then known by the stage name Dadda, after performing at the annual Portmore Awards show, caught […]
The Top 10 Black Uhuru Songs
Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae band that was formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru which is a Swahili word meaning freedom. From 1972 till the present, the band has gone through a number of line-up changes only with Derrick “Duckie” Simpson being the mainstay. Arguably, the 1980s was their most successful period when they […]
Google Credits Jamaican American with Birth of Hip Hop
Google celebrated the 44th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop with a custom Doodle on August 11, 2017. The Doodle credited a Jamaican-American DJ who used the name “Kool Herc,” 18 years old back on August 11, 1973, as the creator of the genre now known as hip-hop. DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell […]
The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 – 2017
Jamaica gained independence in 1962 and about that time reggae music emerged. Reggae music has influenced the world and even started a few other genres of music. Over the years on my radio show, with the help of Clinton Lindsay, I compiled a list of songs from requests from listeners and past top songs lists. Here […]
The Top 10 Elephant Man Songs
Oneal Bryan, well-known by his stage name Elephant Man, is a Jamaican dancehall musician and recording artist. Elephant Man has primarily worked in the music industry as a singer and DJ. Over the course of his career, he has produced music that has spanned in various genres including dancehall, comedy rap, reggae fusion, and dirty […]
The Top 10 Inner Circle Songs
Inner Circle is a Jamaican Reggae band that was formed in the year 1968 when it was then known as “The Inner Circle Band”. Right from the start, the band received worldwide success and recognition, especially in the 1970s. Unfortunately, the band was split up after the death of its lead singer Jacob Miller in […]
Jamaican American Rapper and Producers Gain Investment for App
Jamaican American rapper Shawn Mims has joined forces with two other music industry leaders in a technology venture. RecordGram, a startup firm in Miami, Florida, is ready to bring a recording studio to the smartphone and make its mark in technology venture capital circles at the same time. Co-founded by three individuals in the hip-hop […]
Three Things You Did Not Know About Zeke Don
We caught up with Zeke Don at the Best of the Best Concert in Miami. Known as one of the largest International Music Festivals in North America, the Best of the Best Concert brings artists from all over the Caribbean to Miami, Florida. This year we headed to the concert to sing, dance and catch […]
History of Dub Music Outlined in Billboard Magazine
Dub music involves the rearrangement of elements in an existing recording by isolating individual instrumental tracks and adding various effects to create an entirely new work as outlined in a feature in Billboard magazine. The genre was celebrated in The Dub Cave in May 2017 at the inaugural Tmrw Tday Festival, which was held at […]
Our Top 10 List of Hits Celebrating 60 Years of Reggae Icon Marcia Griffiths
Marcia Griffiths, a name synonymous with reggae royalty, has graced the world with her captivating voice and timeless music for over six decades. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she began her illustrious career at just 15, captivating audiences with her smooth love songs and radiant performances. From her iconic duets to her role as a member […]