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Interviews Jesse Royal, the small axe with an unrivalled creative zeal
Jesse Royal is slowly but surely defying the times; building his fan base admirably differently from the average vocalist. He simply aims to spread messages that need to be heard while he chops down the 'Morden Day Judas'.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Alternative Music bringing a difference with 'Keesing Live' series
With the strong resurgence of live music resonating throughout varying venues; the next hotspot for live music is on the Alternative Music grounds for the series 'Keesing Live'.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Must visit Reggae blog: The Midnight Raver
Reggae music's prolific touch on the world has captivated generations after generations; inspiring us in unfathomable ways. As the years pass, admirers of the genre have found unique ways in preserving the art-form in hopes of creating a substantial fountain and historical library of one of (if not the) greatest cultural and musical force to ever wash the world over.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Nyanda can't help but follow the rhythm of her heart
With the success their debut album 'Love is Wicked' garnered in 2007, Brick and Lace emerged as the grandiose avenging angels of effective Jamaican R&B-futurist art pop unmatched by another. Now six years later, the duo has embarked on solo projects during their hiatus, nimbly maneuvering their way to a necessary alternative while going for the sonic jugular.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Musical Masquerade aiming to make music breathe again
In a technology laden era, where music's accessibly is held on the pulsating clicks of our fingers, very few mysteries are left to be solved by the 21st Century's plugged-in generation. Anonymity was once an abstract concept used to fuel audience's interest in philosophically interesting ways…and Musical Masquerade might just recapture that art.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews The Wailing Souls enduring the sands of time
The Wailing Souls stand as a part of the small surviving entertainers of Reggae and Roots originators still musically active today, wowing crowds at every venue they perform.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Keznamdi, creating musical gems through limitlessness
Fela Anikulapo Kuti once said "Music is the weapon of the future," and with the musical stratosphere currently prepared for a dramatic change, Keznamdi might just have the soundtrack that'll set free a lot of bottled emotions.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Protoje talks on Reggae and cultural influences with MTV Iggy
With his sophomore album, The 8 Year Affair, still in heavy rotation, Protoje's emergence on the Reggae landscape is squarely grounded with everyone anticipating his next move.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Maxi Priest finds new passion with football
With hits Strollin' On, Wild World and Merry Go Round squarely placed under his belt, and spending over three decades within the musical stratosphere, Maxi Priest takes his passion for football to another level.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Jemere Morgan, Third Time Charm
Jemere Morgan,son of Morgan Heritage's, Gramps Morgan ready to launch his own career.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews The silent screams of Taj Francis
"I have been perusing art all my life. I say perusing, because looking back on all I've done, I've only been in the process of developing my skill and practising my craft, which prepared me for what I'm doing right now," explains Taj Francis in a 2010 interview with The Gleaner.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Marcus Thompson redefining normality of productions
When it comes to rhythm production, some producers conform to what is expected and accepted easily by the masses. Then there are other producers that possess a mental map of a song from all angles aside from the sound itself that'll pull the best out of any artiste. Marcus 'Ras'I' Thompson is one such producer.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews David Katz unfolds the Solid Foundation of Reggae Music
Reggae historian David Katz on his new publication Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae : Revised.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Yaadcore brings Reggae Aroma to the airwaves
With the continued growth of the Reggae Revival's global movement, each person plays a specific role and, as a testament to this, disc jockey Yaadcore plans to flood the airwaves with his Reggae Aroma.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews New York DJ/Producer/Remixer finds Reggae music coursing through his veins
Reggae music has a way of touching people around the world in many interesting ways; with New Yorker Ted Ganung speaking testament of that, moving away from the warped world of musical conformity and running amok.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Swedish producer plans Dancehall dominance
These days music undeniably lives through the internet with the sound of Reggae and Dancehall impacting and inspiring everyone who catches wind of it; with Swedish producer Adde Instrumentals being no different.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Gentleman sees a new day dawn on next album
Stitching the perfect balance between Roots-Reggae, Dancehall, Pop and Hip Hop, German-bred artiste Gentleman returns with his sixth studio album New Day Dawn.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Christopher Ellis, bringing something new to his dad's legacy
As the next generation of greats slowly start to tighten their grip on the musical torch, another diamond in the rough has surfaced, Christopher Ellis – son of the Godfather of Rocksteady, Alton Ellis.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Toi leaves lipstick stains on a glass full of love
There's a high probability you've heard Toi's seductive vocals before, but it's unlikely you'll easily connect the dots as to where.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews The unquestionable Queen of Dancehall-Soul
Precocious is an attractive adjective to describe Cherine, after all, her career span drips with numerous hit singles and acting roles dating to as early as 1997.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Rootstronic, the next stage of Jamaica's musical evolution?
In music evolution is inevitable and is possibly one of the few things that are fated to change. Then again, the only constant in life is change with progressive change certainly is one factor that keeps music alive. Such is the case and the inspiration for 'Rootstronic'.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Cool Runnings 20 Years Later
Based on the real-life exploits of the Jamaican bobsled team at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, Cool Runnings turn 20 this year and is considered the most heart-warming films of all time.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Delano Thomas…the wheels of steel legend
Not many persons can brag about being a legend of sound, a veteran of music, and the one and only crowned Remix King and have paved the way and inspired many Disc jockeys and artistes alike in the industry.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Karian Sang…the sexy 'assassin' you want to know
If you fuse Dancehall, Dance, Pop, Hip Hop and R and B, with a poetical smile, enchanting eyes, a goddess-like physique and an undying fascination with assassins you get the up and coming singing sensation, Ms Karian Sang.
By Biko Kennedy