“Marcus Garvey Words Come to Pass”: How Music Has Carried Garvey’s Message Across Generations
More than 80 years after his death, the words and ideas of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, ONH, continue to reverberate around the world. Garvey urged people of African descent to know their history, take pride in their African heritage, retain their culture, build for themselves and recognise their collective […]
Jamaican DJ Scores Billboard No. 1 and BMI Recognition
Jamaican disc jockey Leonard Douglas, better known by his stage name DJ Damage, may be one of music’s more fortunate fellows. Throughout his career, the multitalented DJ, producer and songwriter has shown a remarkable knack for being in the right place at the right time — and, just as importantly, being ready when opportunity comes […]
The Numbers That Tell the Story: Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers, was not just a musician; he was the charismatic face of reggae’s introduction to the world globally. Before the genre became synonymous with Bob Marley’s global superstardom, it was Cliff who carried the Jamaican sound to international audiences through his infectious music and his starring role in a landmark film. […]
Canadian Reggae Ambassador Launches Reggae Month Canada Initiative
Canadian reggae ambassador and radio personality Robert “SPEXDABOSS” Lloyd is launching Reggae Month Canada, a new cultural initiative inspired by Jamaica’s Reggae Month celebrations. The initiative will officially debut on August 1st, during Harbourfront Centre’s Island Soul Festival in Toronto, with organisers hoping to expand it into an annual programme across Canada beginning in 2027. […]
Three Jamaican Students Launch Video Game on This Huge Gaming Platform
Three Jamaican students have achieved a milestone that many young game developers only dream about. Their video game, Bubblexity, was officially released on Steam on April 27, 2026, placing their work on one of the world’s largest digital gaming platforms. The team behind the project consists of Derryk MacGregor, Jordan Thompson Pamba, and Chad Wilson. […]
Dancehall Star Teejay Reflects on Family, Fame and Becoming the Uptop Boss
From a young boy recording songs in Montego Bay to becoming one of dancehall’s most recognisable international stars, Teejay’s rise has been built on far more than hit songs. Behind the success of tracks like Uptop Boss and Drift is a story of perseverance, family, discipline and an unwavering desire to create a better future. […]
Miramar Gets a Taste of Kingston at Sold-Out Journey to Kingston Concert
Kingston’s musical spirit took centre stage in South Florida on Saturday May 30 as Journey to Kingston delivered a sold-out night of reggae and dancehall at the Miramar Cultural Center. Led by Spragga Benz, Wayne Wonder and Agent Sasco, the inaugural staging of the live music series brought together some of Jamaica’s most recognisable voices […]
Wayne Wonder and Spragga Benz Talk Dancehall’s Evolution, Dubplates, the TikTok Era and Why the Genre Deserves Its Own Grammy Category
Ahead of their upcoming Journey to Kingston performance in South Florida, dancehall legends Wayne Wonder and Spragga Benz sat down with Jamaicans.com and Brandy of The Brandy Forum for a conversation that became much more than concert promotion. What started as a discussion about bringing Kingston vibes overseas evolved into a reflection on dancehall’s roots, […]
Hill & Gully Ride – Why This Riddim’s Revival Is Actually A Win For Jamaican Culture
Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Fae Ellington (Aunty Fae) has publicly expressed discomfort with the modern use of the “Hill & Gully Ride” riddim, particularly the sexually explicit dancehall songs now dominating social media and streaming platforms through its sampling. It would be dishonest of me if I suggested that her concern wasn’t understandable. After all, “Hill […]
On This Day: Justin Hinds, The Voice That Helped Shape Ska and Rocksteady, Was Born
On May 7, 1942, one of the most influential voices in Jamaican music history was born in Steer Town. Though his name may not be as globally recognised as some of the artists he inspired, Justin Hinds helped lay the foundation for ska, rocksteady, and reggae music as we know it today. Best known as […]