Chinese-Jamaican Reggae Producer Traces Heritage Visting China
Leo Lee, a reggae producer, was born in Portland in Jamaica at a place called Skebo where his grandfather had a business in 1941. He remembers traveling to Guanlan in Shenzhen, China’s’Guangming New District, to attend school in the 1940s. His father and sister went with him on the month-long voyage from Jamaica by boat. […]
One Love: Bob Marley Musical to Be Staged in UK in 2017
“One Love: The Bob Marley Musical” is a theatrical production that is based on the reggae legend’s life and music. It is slated to open in Birmingham in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2017. The production updates Kwami Kewi-Armah’s previous staging of “Marley,” which appeared in 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland, and was sanctioned by […]
Prison Site to Pot Farm: Damian Marley Converts California Facility to Cannabis Grow
Damian Marley, the youngest son of reggae icon Bob Marley, has joined with Ocean Grow Extracts to transform the former 77,000-foot Claremont Custody Center in Coalinga, California, into a space for the cultivation of medical marijuana to be distributed through state dispensaries. According to Marley, he is not unaware of the poetic justice of turning […]
Jamaican-American Justine Skye Signs with Jay Z’s Roc Nation Label
Jamaican-American Justine Skye is the one of the newest artistes signed by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation recording label. Skye, 21, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is known by her fans as “The Purple Unicorn” in reference to her purple hair. An R&B crooner, her newly released sing “U Don’t Know” features Wizkid and shows […]
Cedella Marley and Son, Skip Marley Honored at International Reggae and World Music Awards
Cedella Marley, the first-born child of reggae icon Bob Marley, and her son, Skip Marley,member of the group Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers and a singles recording star in his own right, were the recipients of three awards at the 35th annual International Reggae and World Music Awards ceremony (IRAWMA) in Coral Springs, Florida. […]
REVIEW: A SONG, new album from Chalice
A Song, by Chalice, is the latest album by one of the most versatile reggae groups from Jamaica. A fan favorite from the glory days of reggae, Chalice has something for everyone. This is an updated, refreshed compilation of some of Chalice’s best music, benefiting from guest artists, such as Taurus Riley, Tanya Stephens, and […]
Pitbull Admires Bob Marley; Collaborates with Stephen Marley on New Single
Superstar rap artist Pitbull’s new single “Options” features his collaboration with Bob Marley’s son, Stephen. Pitbull told Fuse magazine he has long admired Bob Marley and has looked up to him for years. He also says it is an honor to work with Stephen, who he has seen work hard to achieve success for “his […]
Bob Marley’s Son Tells Huffington Post How His Father Loved to Run
Huffington Post staff writer Todd Van Luling was surprised when Stephen Marley, the son of Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley, revealed the singer’s love of running. While discussing his new album “Revelation Part II: Fruit of Life,” Stephen revealed that his father, despite his reputation for smoking marijuana, Bob Marley used to sprint and was […]
Reggae on the Boardwalk 2016 – Photo Highlights
Reggae on the Boardwalk was held on September 4, 2016 at The Amphitheater At Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn, New York. It was the last in the 4 part series held since June. Since it’s founding in 2010 Reggae on the Boardwalk has attracted participation from the likes of Luciano, Johnny Osbourne, Willi Williams, and […]
Jamaican-Canadian Jae Blaze Helped with Dancehall Choreography of Teyana Taylor in “Fade” by Kanye West
Kanye West debuted his video for “Fade” at the MTV Music Video Awards on August 28, 2016. The video features Teyana Taylor in a mesmerizing choreographed number displaying athleticism and sensuality. While not the first time West has set his music to choreography, the level of artistry in “Fade” places it among the best music […]