From ‘Someone Loves You Honey’ to ‘Telephone Love’: J.C. Lodge’s Enduring Impact on Reggae Music
June Carol Lodge, professionally known as J.C. Lodge, was born on 1 December 1958 in Kensington, London, England, to a Jamaican father and British mother. She moved to Jamaica during her childhood, where she developed a deep appreciation for music, influenced by artists such as The Beatles, as well as R&B and reggae genres. Her […]
Celebrating Sanchez, the Legendary Voice of Reggae and Lovers Rock
Born on November 30, 1964, in Kingston, Jamaica, Kevin Anthony Jackson—better known as Sanchez—emerged as one of the most distinctive and beloved voices in reggae music. With a career spanning more than three decades, Sanchez has become synonymous with soulful ballads and heartfelt lyrics, blending reggae, gospel, and R&B into timeless classics that resonate with […]
A Constellation of Stars ‘Showed Out’ on the Red Carpet for Spragga Benz’s Unbelievable Movie Premiere in Miramar, Florida
Renowned 1990s Jamaican dancehall deejay Spragga Benz recently premiered his ‘Unbelievable’ movie, at the Cultural Center in Miramar, Florida. The event featured a glamorous red-carpet event attended by the film’s distinguished cast and a host of A-list celebrities, including Ky-Mani Marley (son of the late reggae icon Bob Marley), Everton Blender, Mad Cobra, Jahshii, fashion […]
A Definitive Guide to the Greatest Ska & Rocksteady Albums of All Time
Ska and Rocksteady are the unsung heroes of Jamaican music, paving the way for Reggae’s global dominance. Born in the late 1950s, Ska combined the infectious beats of Caribbean Mento and Calypso with the swagger of American Jazz and R&B. Its lively rhythms and off-beat guitar strums captured the soul of an island on the […]
Remembering Delroy Wilson OD, Jamaica’s First Child Star & Pioneering Rocksteady Icon
Delroy George Wilson was a pioneer of Jamaican music, often referred to as the country’s first child star. His career began at the tender age of 13, when he had to be lifted onto beer crates just to perform on stage. Despite his young age, Wilson made an immediate impact, becoming a major force in […]
A Definitive Guide to the Greatest Dancehall Albums of All Time
Earlier this year, Apple Music released its definitive list of the 100 greatest albums of all time. The list featured standout albums from Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, and R&B, with a touch of Jazz, Reggae, Folk, and Punk. It launched on May 13, unveiling 10 albums a day, counting down to the number one spot […]
Elephant Man the “Energy God” Takes Over Reggae Fest Massive with Signature High Energy Performances
For nearly three decades, Elephant Man’s musical stylings treated Dancehall fans to an experience filled with energy, dance, and non-stop vibes. Elephant Man, a.k.a. “The Energy God,” is undoubtedly a hitmaker with a vast oeuvre of music that has kept fans dancing for years, from “Log On” to “Willie Bounce,” from “Father Elephant” to “Pon […]
Tributes Abound for Beloved Jamaican Singer Karen Smith upon Her Passing
Karen Smith, fondly known as “the songbird of Jamaica,” was a beloved and acclaimed Jamaican recording artiste and cabaret singer. She passed away on 11 September 2021 at Baywest Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, just six days after celebrating her birthday. Smith had been battling Stage Four colon cancer, and her passing came as […]
11 Questions with Reggae Legend Colvin Scott a.k.a Cocoa Tea
Cocoa Tea was born Colvin George Scott on September 3, 1959, in Rocky Point, Clarendon, Jamaica. Besides singing in church, Cocoa Tea was a racehorse jockey and fisherman. After moving to Kingston in 1983, he met and worked with producer Junjo Lawes, and later King Jammy. Cocoa Tea is known for hits such as “Rocking […]
Ones to Watch : Introducing Rising Star Designer Davin Blake, Brother & Stylist to Reggae Singer Sevana
In the quiet corners of Jamaica, where small communities thrive on tradition and simplicity, Davin Blake found his passion in the unlikeliest of places—altering his school trousers. What began as a simple task sparked a journey that led him to become a successful tailor and designer. Today, as the CEO of Thred Designs and the […]