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Interviews Whispering sweet poetry for a Better Tomorrow
Waltzing from the Gospel-esque I Got You to the self-confident-Jah-protected I am not Afraid to the survival chanting on Free to expressing her unconditional love on Happy Heart, Etana's lyrical and vocal diversity and versatility has driven in so many lanes over the years yet has remained authentically her throughout.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Mastering the art of Jazz on Dub
With her voice amplified through any microphone, Jazz on Dub vocalist Jah9 mesmerizes and holds your attention effortlessly.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Cherry-picking the fruits of happiness
Give her a pen, paper and a mic and this songbird is sure to melt you heart away. Stephanie Wallace-Maxwell is a Jamaican singer and songwriter who is unhurriedly taking the world by storm – with her most recent accolade of landing a song placement on Lifetime TV's "Dance Moms" reality series.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Danielle Di…the rebellious one that keeps us guessing
From the Beenie Man assisted Brown Girl in the Ring to giving us that sexy-sexy with the rude gyal swag on Rebel featuring Cherine, Danielle Di has always been one to have everyone taking a double-take. With her irresistible smile and inviting eyes, Jamaicansmusic.com learnt more about the Flip It singjay and her upcoming EP Danielle Di: The Rebel.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Swerving from The 7 Year Itch to The 8 Year Affair
The 7 Year Itch aspired to free the people from their societal shackles through the musical arts, reinforcing the hope that dwells in the hearts of young Jamaicans and people all over the world. With his sophomore project Protoje plans to do much more.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Di Blueprint Band…The Best Band In The World
Jamaica's very own Di BluePrint Band places first in The 2012 Global Battle Of The Bands in Europe.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Unearthed Talent – Kevy B
Artistes come and they certainly will go with very few leaving an impression behind. But every so often there comes along talents that simply take your breath away and have you wondering "Where were they from the outset?" Jamaicansmusic.com went searching and came across this new unearthed talent.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Sound Advice from Andrew and Wada Blood
A conversation with the 'blood' brothers, Andrew Reid and Wada Reid, reminds me of canoeing, except my intense rollercoaster-esque ride is on a flux of words rather than a cloudburst of water.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Major Lazer To Kick Off Caribbean Tour In Jamaica
Major Lazer landed in Jamaica last week to shoot the video for their latest single Bumaye featuring Busy Signal. In the midst of it all Jamaicansmusic.com got a hold of Jillionaire for some exclusive details on their Fall tour, new album and other 2013 releases.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Bran Nu Female Sensation Ruth-Ann Brown
Jamaicansmusic.com caught up with artiste on the rise, Ruth Ann. With two awards, Best Reggae Recording and Best Female Reggae Recording under her belt and being the first Reggae act to perform at the prestigious Mansion at Strathmore in Maryland, Ruth-Ann has already made strides in establishing her name. The sultry song bird shared a bit about herself and her budding career
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Gramps Morgan promotes healthy lifestye with Pearl Health Systems
Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage promotes healthy lifestyle with his new organic line, Pearl Health System.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Ras Tingle, Jamaican Storyteller
Michael Tingling, more popularly known as Ras Tingle of New Caribbean Cinema talks about the importance of cultural retention and how NCC's films such as 'Parish Bull' help to preserve our Caribbean identity.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
'Better Mus Come' A London
As a part of New Caribbean Cinema's 'Jamaica We Love You' weekend in London, multi-award winning film 'Better Mus Come' will be premiered at the British Film Institute's Southbank theatre.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Nile Saulter Take Two
Member of New Caribbean Cinema, Nile Saulter who directed two of seven films in the Ring Di Alarm series, namely The Young Sea and Coast- sits down with Jamaicansmusic.com
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Storm headed for London
Cofounder of New Caribbean Cinema, Storm Saulter discusses creating a legacy through the newly formed group starting with their first series 'Ring Di Alarm'.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Michelle Serieux, New Caribbean Cinema First Lady
St. Lucian born Michelle Serieux talks about cofounding New Caribbean Cinema, their Ring Di Alarm premiere and her featured short film 'Missed'.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Joel Burke directs My Vote for Ring Di Alarm series
Joel Burke of New Caribbean Cinema speaks on his short film "My Vote" to be featured in the series "Ring Di Alarm" which premieres in London on September 2nd at the British Film Institute Southbank theatre.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Kyle Chin Ring Di Alarm on Sunday
Kyle Chin, Director of 'Sunday'- a featured short film in the series "Ring Di Alarm", tells Jamaicansmusic.com about his film and the dynamics of New Caribbean Cinema.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Conkarah Ganja Field Video
Conkarah releases an official video for his latest single Ganja Field.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interview with Yohan Blake
Jamaicansmusic.com caught up world class sprinter, Yohan Blake during a training session at the National Stadium.
By Contributed
Interviews Bears A Yawd
Jamaicansmusic.com met up with Swedish trio TeddyBears at the famous Big Yard Studio in Kingston last Thursday to learn about their new project. The band had spent the past two weeks producing, compiling and fusing Jamaican music with popular local acts.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Sly and Robbie: 40 Year Taxi Ride
Sly and Robbie are easily Jamaica's most prolific production team in history, as the duo has to their credit a hand in hundreds of thousands of songs stemming from the 1970's to present. The duo has worked with so much acts locally that it was easier for them to list the ones they haven't worked with, in addition to a plethora of international acts including Bob Dylan, Grace Jones, Mick Jagger, Matisyahu, and No Doubt.
By Dominic Bell
Interviews Johann Dawes: The story of Hype TV
A very cordial Johann Dawes invited us into his office to reason about the dynamics of his line of business. Needless to say he had a lot to share with us concerning his company, building the entertainment industry and strengthening 'Brand Jamaica' by extension.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Jahmiel: Preeing Positive
At 19 years old, Jahmiel Foster, under the stage name "Jahmiel" is spreading a conscious message throughout local airwaves with his, self-described, positive music.
By Dominic Bell