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Interviews Reasoning with Lampa Dread
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Nou Vin Lakay wows Rototom with debut performance
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Ras Linga riding the wave of independent glory
Very few artists are offered major label recording deals these days and even fewer turn them down to pursue an independent route to success. But Ras Linga decided to pursue the latter and shares with us in this in-depth interview his steady growth as an artist.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Orisha Sound; embracing the expression of time
Cloaked in Russian and Brazilian ancestry, Orisha Sound sits as a multidisciplinary vocalist and instrumentalist that pulls you closer with her bubbly personality and captivating lyricism. We caught up with her for an inspiring in-depth interview.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Reasoning with Addis Pablo and Ras Jammy
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Exclusive: Anthony B speaks on Marijuanna’s global legalization and decriminalization
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Lutan Fyah's vision of never ending musical growth
"My hope is that my music remains a magnet. This is what I have been doing," explains Lutan Fyah on the heels of releasing his latest album Get Rid A Di Wicked. As his musical reach continues to inspire the world over, we caught up with him discussing everything from his vision of Reggae music's growth to always aspiring to inspire with his musical offerings.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Gently walking the lines of the future with Tosh Alexander
"I want to be a true representation of an artist and respected as such by people and my peers..." quips Tosh with no hesitation as she resurfaces on the musical stratosphere with a new sound, image and team destined to break musical barriers. We caught up with the chanteuse to talk about her latest offering Right On Time and her inevitable successful future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Micah Shemaiah ready to spark a musical revolution on Reggae's soundscape
Not very often do you come across artistes such as Micah but the moment you do you're almost always left excited for the future of music. Destined to break musical barriers while spreading the message of Rastafari, we caught up with Micah to find out more about his visions for the future and his promises of yesterday.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews There's no where but up to go for A-GAME
Riddled with an assortment of multi-faceted anthems that perfectly defines his layered character, A-GAME promises to bring something truly captivating to Jamaica's musical stratosphere...and so much more. We caught up with the success-driven entertainer for an in-depth talk on his career moves and future plans in making A-GAME a household name.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Evolution of Reggae Music - Reggae on the Rise
"Reggae music is growing internationally every day. There are places where Reggae music is still completely un-discovered. And there are places where Reggae music is on a crazy rise. When I toured Czech Republic and places like Slovakia for the first time it was a very small movement. Now you have big reggae festivals in those areas." - Cali P.
By Jordan Delahaye
Interviews 'Count Me In' for a new Rebelution
Having Eric Rachmany doing lead vocals and guitar, Rory Carey on keyboards, Wesley Finley on drums and Marley Williams on bass, Rebelution have single-handedly redefine the possibilities of Reggae music's reach and assures us that their mission is far from finished. With their album Count Me In slated to hit stores June 10th, we spoke with Eric having him shed some light on the new project while hinting at the band's visions of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Tanya Asaki; feathering her way into Reggae lover's hearts
With her newly released single I Love You Still taking the blogosphere and varied airwaves by storm, Tanya Asaki is making calculative moves to inscribing her name permanently amongst Reggae legends. We caught up with the radiant chanteuse speaking about everything from her career begins to the legacy she'd like to leave behind.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Miriam Simone determined to make her mark on Reggae's stratosphere
Breathing her thoughts into melodies, Miriam Simone has been patiently awaiting the perfect time to let the world fall in love with her compelling sound and intriguing lyricism. We recently caught up with the songbird to explore her mystical mind.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Meet Zhavea; the chanteuse you simply can't get enough of
Zhavea have been captivating tastemakers everywhere with every single she releases but the more you hear of her is the more you'll yearn to hear of her; which is a great thing! JamaicansMusic caught up with the Pop princess, gaining a deeper appreciation for her art and her inevitable future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Charmaine Limonius; a jazz crooning angel of a songbird
With her album Moments set to be released later this year, the jazz crooning angel of a songbird possesses a charm that simply pulls you closer with every note she sings and never lets you go. We caught up with Charmaine Limonius a few days after her stellar performance at the Earth Hour Acoustic Concert to get a glimpse of her incredible career over the years
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews CaRio, eyeing Reggae's musical renaissance
To the casual listener, CaRio will appear to be another vocalist aiming to achieve local and international recognition for a quick break; but the young crooner's musical desire reaches beyond the visible in hopes of grasping the future's unlimited accolades. JamaicansMusic caught up with the up-and-coming artiste for an in-depth interview that is sure to garner a few new fans.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews BLACKasCOLE changing the ideology on Reggae's limits
In a musical climate that's ever shifting, BLACKasCOLE have visioned a clear path for themselves and is making no stops in attaining it. Changing the ideology of Reggae's limitations is by no means an easy task, but the band is headstrong in seeing their most-prized dream a reality. We caught up with them for an in-depth interview which encompassed everything from their homage to the past to their hopes of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Sezi; the creative gypsy shaking musical boundaries
Sezi's vocal range echoes messages we're all familiar with - love, heartbreak, a dream of a better tomorrow - but she does so with a peculiar beauty you don't experience from any and everywhere. Her presence dares you to view life in a different light and her mission a simple one - changing hearts one song at a time.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Mamadee breathes new life in Reggae music
Lost in the dream of pushing musical boundaries and seeing female vocalists shine even more than they currently are, Mamadee is making no stops in making said dream a reality by all means necessary. With her debut solo album Beautiful Soul winning fans and critics over, she is poised to to take the world by storm, sharing her passion-laced tunes. We caught up with the songbird to find out just a bit more of her musical journey.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Sevana lifts voice at Earth Hour Jamaica...wows audience
Performing as part of an all female acoustic set, inclusive of Aisha Davis, Sezi, Stephanie, Charmaine Limonius, Ruth Royes and BLACKasCOLE, Sevana placed her personal stamp on classic Bob Marley singles Jammin' and Don't Worry to roaring applause from the near 3500 patrons. We caught up with the budding chanteuse, for an in-depth interview, in hopes of officially introducing her to the world.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Jah Bouks makes his trod to mama Africa
Jah Bouks' spiral to the top of everyone's radars came as no surprise. His musical persona embodies what a true musician aspires to be; delivering songs that transcends race and social class while ensuring the its underline message is echoed positively through an ever-growing fan base. We caught up with the Angola crooner for an in-depth interview as he readies his set for the upcoming Earth Hour Acoustic Concert on March 29th.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Ruth Royes; sprinkling passion in every note she evokes
To say her vocal tone can effortlessly pull you closer with every infliction of her voice would be a gross understatement. Ruth has been captivating audiences for quite some time now but she is steadily calculating her moves in anticipation of the globe echoing her name in unison. We caught up with her a few days ahead of her performance at the Earth Hour Acoustic Concert to explore her intriguing personality.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Stephanie embarks on a journey of musical fulfilment
With a vocal caress that dances effortlessly from her smile, Stephanie has been wowing audiences with every performances she does while slowly etching her name amongst her childhood idols; but there's always that desire of giving and doing more. We caught up with the songbird, as she prepare for the Earth Hour Acoustic Concert to find out a bit more about her inspiring musical journey thus far.
By Biko Kennedy