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Interviews Assassin: Keeping it Real
Jeffrey Campbell, better known as Assassin and Agent Sasco, has been a quiet storm on the Jamaican music scene for the past 10 years. The 28-year-old deliberately and methodically uses his lyrics to penetrate the minds and hearts of dancehall fans the world over.
By Janelle Brown
Interviews Chan Dizzy: Making Waves
Hailing from the Head Concussion camp, newcomer Chan Dizzy has been making waves in the dancehall industry. His debut single, "Nuh Strange Face", was well received by dancehall lovers not just in Jamaica but across the globe, reaching as far as Africa.
By Contributed
Interviews Di Genius: Moving Forward
At only 21 years of age, Stephen McGregor is one of the most successful and renowned Jamaican producers in the music industry. The recipient of several Producer of the Year and Best Music Producer awards, 'Di Genius', as he is popularly called, has gone from being seen as just "Freddie McGregor's son" to a musical icon himself.
By Contributed
Interviews Living Legend Ken Boothe
The title "veteran" is loosely thrown around in entertainment circles these days, bestowed upon several undeserving characters, which beg the questions: Who is a veteran and what does it take to acquire such claim? Similar to the military, an entertainer cannot (or at least should not) be arbitrarily called a veteran; he earns the privilege through years of duty, cultivating his craft and contributing to the overall welfare of music.
By Contributed
Interviews I-Octane Ready to take on the World
The year 2010 was definitely good to I-Octane. Not only did The chart several number one hits on the Jamaican music circuit both at home and abroad, he also picked up endorsement deals, awards, and performed on regional and international tours and the lists goes on.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Vital Greatness in the making
Twenty-five-year-old Melbourne Dyke started out deejaying in high school for fun. It was only after he graduated, at about 19 years old, that he decided to take his talent seriously and pursue music. Inspired by the major hit makers of the industry like Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capleton, Shabba and Beenieman, Vital began writing his own songs and eventually got the opportunity to record.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Kamal Bankay Entertainment Pioneer
Jamaican music does not exist in a vacuum. It is the life we live, the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the way dance. In fact Jamaicans are often told that even our speech sounds like singing. But ask any real Jamaican about what is means to experience Jamaican music and it won't be long before they mention a party.
By Janelle Brown
Interviews Eva Hype Prince of Island Pop
If you've been searching through Youtube, Facebook and other social media websites, you may have come across an artiste by the name of Eva Hype, who would have been known as by his former Wolmer's Boy's classmates as Stefan Bowes. The 18 year, who is rapidly ascending throughout the ranks of the Jamaican music industry, gave Iriezine some insight into his success.
By Dominic Bell
Interviews J.O.E Never an Almost
On Monday February 7, 2011, Jamaica's music fraternity lost an exceptional young talent. At age 24 Alty George Nunes more popularly known as Lil Joe (later J.O.E) suddenly passed away from a cerebral aneurysm. The budding artiste was known for socially conscious music and positive lyrics that never failed to inspire. Anyone can hear his vibrant spirit in songs like Tamarind Season, Nah Nuh Mercy and Not Good At All. In memory of Lil Joe we feature here his last interview with jamaicansmusic.com.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Danny and Niko Browne: Like father, Like son
Nicholas 'Niko' Browne hopes to carry on the legacy of Mainstreet Records, the production house his father has built over the years. The son of long time renowned producer Danny Browne has made his stamp on the duly labeled Lifeline Music, as he marks the second generation of musicians from the Browne clan to take on the Jamaican music industry.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Lutan Fyah in the defence of Reggae music
It has been about 12 years since Lutan Fyah emerged onto the music scene, after shifting careers from sports to music. Fyah retired from his post as a football player with the Constant Spring Hazards in 1998, and since then he has delivered a continuum of compellingly conscious lyrics in songs like Save The Juveniles
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Conkarah stakes his claim
While enrolled in the University of Charleston,West Virginia; Nicholas Murray found himself auditioning for the school's choir. It was here that he discovered the potential of his vocal talent; "The choir director told me I had a very good and powerful baritone voice, and after my first session I was hooked,"
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Denyque: 2010 Interview
Our first exclusive interview with Denyque, done in June 2010.
By Alex Morrissey
Interviews Protoje: 2010 Interview
Our interview with Protoje in 2010 before the release of his album 7 Year Itch.
By Alex Morrissey
Interviews Ieye: 2010 Interview
Our interview with Ieye in 2010 about how she got her break into the Reggae music scene.
By Contributed