11 Reasons Why You Should Love Jamaican Dancehall Music
The musical landscape in Jamaica has changed radically over the years. Coming from the days of Mento and Ska, through to Rocksteady, the music has evolved in terms of composition and sound. Reggae, which was developed in the 1960s, saw the music growing and changing again. Today, Dancehall has surpassed Roots Rock Reggae and the […]
Photo Highlights – Anthony B celebrates Black History Month At B.B. King Blues Club New York
In honor of Robert Nesta Marley’s earthstrong and Black History Month celebration held at B.B. King Blues Club, where there was definitely a natural mystic flowing through the air. Opening acts such as Cutty Corn, and Little Twitch, wowed the audience with their energetic performance, but the crowd waited patiently to hear the cultural rhythms […]
Lisa Hanna Wants Vybz Kartel Banned
Lisa Hanna, a Jamaican Member of Parliament for the parish of St. Ann and former Miss World 1990s title holder, believes that songs by Vybz Kartel, the popular reggae artiste currently in prison, should not be given any airtime while he remains incarcerated. Vybz “The Teacher” Kartel, whose real name is Adija Palmer, is currently […]
Reggae Historian Believes Ziggy Marley’s Grammy Awards Are “Undeserved”
According to Roger Steffens, a reggae historian and archivist, Ziggy Marley, who has won eight Grammys, should stop accepting the awards because they are “undeserved.” Instead, Steffens thinks that Marley should be saying that there are others who deserve the honors more than he does. “If he (Ziggy Marley) is truly gracious, when he accepts […]
Jamaican Music Talent Olaf Blackwood shines on the hot new EDM track “I Need You”
Lacovia, St. Elizabeth, is a quaint little town whose claim to fame is that it was the first capital of St. Elizabeth before Santa Cruz. Legend has it that the two famous tombstones that are landmarks in the village, are those of two men who fought at a bar, ended up dead, and were consequently […]
History-Making Single Debut: Skip Marley, Katy Perry at #4 on Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart
Already listed at Number 3 on iTunes Top 10 songs, Katy Perry’s “Chained to the Rhythm” featuring Skip Marley made history by debuting at Number 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. This is the first appearance on the list by a member of the legendary Marley family. At the recent Grammy Awards ceremony, Katy […]
Chronixx Make Second Appearance on NBC “Tonight Show”
On Friday, February 24, 2017, reggae artiste Chronixx will be featured on the “Tonight Show,” the popular late-night television program in the United States. This will be his second appearance on the show. On his previous appearance in 2014, Chronixx, whose given name is Jamar McNaughton, performed his hit “Here Comes Trouble,” which had 12,000 […]
New Kristine Alicia Album in the Top 20 on iTunes Reggae Chart
Reggae artiste Kristine Alicia launched her second album “Songs from Zion” at an event for the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 16, 2017. The party was attended by more than 200 guests one day ahead of its official global, digital release on Friday, February 17, 2017, when it was made […]
Lady Saw : Grammy Award Winner, Dancehall Artist, Born-Again Christian
Jamaican dancehall artist Lady Saw won a Grammy Award in 2004 for “Underneath It All,” alongside No Doubt, for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group in a year marked with strong competition in the category. The track was the biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for both No Doubt and Lady Saw, […]
7 Romantic Bob Marley Quotes
Bob Marley, as we all know, was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, guitarist, and a musician who found fame throughout the world in his short lived life. He was and still is considered the uncrowned king of Reggae and a person who had a lot of wisdom of life, love, and romance. His wisdom has been […]