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Music Blue Mountain Music Festival takes live music to new heights
On February 22 and 23 the hills of Holywell will come alive when Bombrush Records and the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT) host the inaugural Blue Mountain Music Festival. The festival boasts a hybrid of music, culture and outdoor adventure, set against the panoramic landscape of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park
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Music Cham, Marley perform ‘Fighter’ for BBC 1XTRA
Performing Fighter and Ghetto Story for BBC 1XTRA, Cham and Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley evoked an uncanny set of the Dave Kelly produced singles.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Gyptian and Ricky Blaze team up for ‘Stuck’
Since releasing his album Sex, Love and Reggae fall of 2013, Stuck spins as Gyptian’s first single outside of the project and a daring attempt of recreating the success of the 2009-released Hold Yuh.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mr. Vegas readies ‘Bruk it Down to Reality’
Following the success of the Teetimus-produced-single Bruk It Down Mr. Vegas presents the first dancehall-dance-oriented reality show/competition to Jamaica dubbed Bruk it Down to Reality.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ziggy Marley walks away with 6th Grammy win
On the heels of releasing his next project, aptly called Fly Rasta, the singer/songwriter stood amongst the plethora of stars in Los Angeles for the 56th annual Grammy Awards, walking away winner of the Best Reggae Album for his December 2012 release In Concert.
By Biko Kennedy
Music British RnB songstress, Keisha White, unveils new single ‘Valentines’ with Beenie Man
UK Based RnB Sensation Keisha White is to release the lead single ‘Valentines’ off her forthcoming Album that is expected to be released in 2014.
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Music The Courtney John Project to Perform at Reggae On The River
The Courtney John Project will be performing at the 30th annual staging of California's premier festival: Reggae On The River on their opening night, Thursday, July 31st.
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Music Jesse Royal looks ahead to Blue Mountain Music Festival
The next stop on Jesse Royal’s journey will be the Blue Mountain Music Festival at Holywell on February 22nd where he will share the stage with Third World, Tanya Stephens, TOK, Chronixx, Jah 9, Raging Fyah, NoMaddz and many more.
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Music Tarrus Riley to explain the ‘Love Situation’ on fifth LP
Kicking off “Reggae Month” in an epic way, February 4 th 2014 marks the release of Love Situation , the newest album from international reggae star Tarrus Riley .
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Music Ghetto Youths International on a roll
Come January 21, when singer Wayne Marshall's Tru Colors album is released by Ghetto Youths International (GYI), it marks a significant milestone for the artiste and label at large.
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Music Denyque claims ‘Revenge’ on Vybz Kartel
Once described by Jamaican television personality Anthony Miller, as “Hard Not To Love”, the words indeed best characterize Denyque’s goal as a musician – to make the world fall in love with her and her music
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Music Tribute to the Reggae Legends Festival set for February 17th
Tribute to the Reggae Legends Festival, formerly known as Bob Marley Day, has been an annual event in San Diego for 33 years now. And for the 33rd anniversary organizers are promising a show like no other.
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Music Bryan Art makes a Fresh Start with new EP
Positive Reggae music with a message is his forte and Bryan Art is uncompromising in this regard as his latest compilation reveals.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Tessanne Chin for Reggae Sumfest 2014
Tessanne Chin, winner of NBC’s The Voice (Season 5), is the first act confirmed by Summerfest Productions Limited to perform at Reggae Sumfest 2014.
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Music Argentinian producer aims to make a difference with HEMP!
Cannabis is notorious for its natural psychoactive effect which has made it a popular recreational drug and entheogen. Its usefulness goes far beyond that however and it is with this in mind that Argentinian producer, musician and reggae aficionado Hernan Sforzini, launched HEMP!.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Damian Marley goes on a stroll through the ‘Gun Man World'
“Two sides to a coin and one must choose which side they join…”
By Biko Kennedy
Music Get ready for Ziggy Marley’s ‘Fly Rasta’
Set to be released April 15th, Ziggy Marley’s Fly Rasta is prepped and ready to shake the Reggae musical landscape in unfathomable ways.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Join the Google Hangout with Freddie McGregor, Chronixx, Kabaka Pyrmaid and more
The Jamaica Tourist Board has partnered with the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) to host a Google+ Hangout session on Thursday, January 16th, at 2PM EST that you truly don’t want to miss..
By Biko Kennedy
Music Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and ERM needs your help!
You have the chance to be a REAL Co-Producer of the new album and win 1% of Royalties (digital and physical new album percentage of sales) during all your life, 10 available.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Drop releases prelude EP in anticipation to of LP
Stoking the fires of free thought, reggae has long been the spark to ignite any potential brooding youth movement. From The Clash to the recent explosion of dub-step, they all have their place and are each as culturally significant and quintessentially British as the last. The Drop is firmly placed in this category, a band with a community for the whole nation.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Nyanda Appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Reach A Hand Uganda
Nyanda from musical duo Brick & Lace has been appointed ambassador for The Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) campaign to address the key issues that leave Ugandan youth vulnerable to health outcomes like, HIV, Sexual Transmittable Infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancy.
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Music Voicemail ready to launch ‘Let’s Dance Now’ LP
After years of waiting, fans of Dancehall duo Voicemail are finally able to enjoy a brand new project from the talented team. The wait however will definitely be worth it for the new dance album ‘Let’s Dance Now’.
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Music Shakira/ Rihanna explores Ska on ‘Can’t Remember to Forget You'
Acting as Shakira’s lead single for her upcoming LP due in March, Can’t Remember to Forget You finds both chanteuse trading lyrics on a bouncy, uptempo Ska-Reggae-Punk Rock-riddled record.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jesse Royal set for first Rebel Salute performance
Jesse Royal makes his first Rebel Salute appearance on Friday, January 17th with current hit Modern Day Judas on heavy rotation and a recently released music video getting great views on social media.
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