VIDEO: Richie Stephens & Lisa Hanna Take Issue with Rolling Stone’s View of “Work”
Jamaica’s Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna criticized Rolling Stone magazine on social media for not giving the dancehall music genre the credit it deserves. Stemming from an article that discussed Rihanna’s popular track “Work,” Hanna called on the magazine to “check your facts,” noting that the singer had sampled a 1998 classic Jamaican […]
Rihanna’s Latest Single Pays Homage to Richie Stephens’ 1998 Dancehall Riddim
The official lead single (“Work”) on Rihanna’s latest studio album “Anti” features Drake and honors the 1998 dancehall tune by Richie Stephens “Sail Away.” Stephens described his reaction to Rihanna’s interest in his melody as being “overjoyed.” Stephens took action at the request of Rihanna’s management to help in clearing the rights to the sample […]
VIDEO: Morgan Heritage Wins 2016 Grammy For Best Reggae Album
Today Morgan Heritage won the 2016 Grammy For Best Reggae Album with the album “Strictly Roots”. See their acceptance speech below. The list of nominees For Best Reggae Album included Barrington Levy, Jah Cure, Rocky Dawuni & Luciano. Morgan Heritage’s posted these 2 Instagram messages in response to their first Grammy : “Words are not […]
Top 11 Best Romantic Songs by Beres Hammond
Beres Hammond is known worldwide for his romantic lovers rock reggae music. His soulful voice and romantic lyrics has produced some of the best reggae songs for lovers. Here are my Top 11 Best Romantic Songs by Beres Hammond. 1. I’m In Love With You 2. Groovy Little Thing 3. There For You 4. In […]
American Music Critics Mistake Jamaican Patois for “Gibberish” on Rihanna’s New Single
Some American music critics inadvertently exposed their ignorance of Jamaican culture by referring to Rihanna’s latest single “Work” as devolving into “gibberish.” In fact, Rihanna is speaking Jamaican patois, which is a language based on English that includes West African influences. Originating in the 17th century when slaves imported from West and Central Africa heard, […]
11 Questions for Masta Simon, co-founder of the Japanese reggae sound system, Mighty Crown
Mighty Crown is an Internationally renowned sound system that hails from Yokohama, Japan. Made up of 4 members, including co-founders and brothers Masta Simon and Sami T, along with Ninja and Cojie, the sound has dominated the sound clash and juggling arenas, providing fans with a high level of Reggae Dancehall entertainment. Mighty Crown is […]
Happy Birthday Josephs: Bob Marley, the wisdom of King Solomon and Dennis Brown, the music of King David
As February, the designated Month that Black History (USA) and Reggae Month (Jamaica) are officially celebrated, flows in on the winds of cold winter the world celebrates the birthdays of the most important artists in of reggae music. From the 12 tribes of Israel these Rastafarians Bob Marley the “King of Reggae” and Dennis Brown […]
Do we have a New Queen of Dancehall? 7 Things You Should Know about Double K
From bellowing the lyrics of Lady Saw’s most raunchy songs in her backyard, to performing her original songs at Sting in 2006, Double K proved that she has sincere passion for Dancehall music. This female, recording artiste, whose birth name is Kelisha Kadian Green, hails from Papine in St. Andrew. Double K knew she was […]
CBS Caribbean Top 10 Songs Of 2015
What were the Caribbean Top 10 Songs Of 2015. Here is a list compiled Candice Buchanan radio host of Island Fever on CBS Sports & Entertainment radio. Top 10 Dancehall Position Title Artistie/Label LW On Chart 1 Dancehall Vybz Kartel (TJ Records) 2 Cheerleader Omi (Oufah) 3 My League Mavado (Liquor Riddim/Good Good Productions) 4 […]
Top 10 Reggae and Dancehall Songs For 2015
This listing is a snapshot reflection of the top dancehall and reggae tunes for 2015 as compiled by New York Tri-State top radio DJ’s and sound systems. I reached out to a cross section of the music media personalities including Clinton Lindsay, Foundation Radio, Chris, the Dubbmaster and DJ Roy of Irie Jam Radio, 98.5 […]