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Music Damian Marley joins Cham to become the ultimate 'Fighter'
Fresh off the release of the impactful single 'Riot' with Sean Paul, Damian Marley teams up with Cham to deliver yet another rebellious track.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Eek-A-Mouse anthology unveils classic hits and super rare finds
Standing as one of the first to introduce the singjay style in Dancehall's ever-shifting culture, Eek-A-Mouse hit-riddled catalogue receives anthology treatment from VP Records
By Biko Kennedy
Music Buju Bantan/ Luciano former managers speak out
The fallout between an artiste and their manager tends to lead to bittersweet moments. Copeland Forbes, former manager of Luciano, and Donovan Germain, former manager of Buju Banton, decides to air their side of the story.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Guinness Arthur's Day Celebration concert live stream
The 5th Anniversary of the Arthur's Day celebration commences at 8 pm EST in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica at the National Indoor Sports Centre and promises to be an occasion like no other.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Shaggy sits with The Breakfast Club talks Jamaican culture/new album
With 'Out of Many One Music' now in stores, Shaggy is doing all his press rounds in the states before heading to Kingston, Jamaica for a block party release. One of his many stops was at The Breakfast Club Power105.1, speaking candidly about the project and varied topics.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Gyptian whet appetites ahead of album release with mixtape
Having released the lead single 'Vixen' for his upcoming album 'Sex Love and Reggae' -to be released October 29th - Gyptian keeps the momentum going with his latest mixtape of the same title.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Jolly Boys take musical journey to TV
Vintage mento band, The Jolly Boys, has truly stand the tests of time and remained one of the very few entertainers who'll attempt to keep the genre alive. It's with this that they turn to the silver screen to tell their captivating story.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tessanne Chin ready to wow on #TheVoice
As season 5 of the blockbuster vocal competition, The Voice, kicked off last night, Monday, September 23rd, audiences sat on the edge of their seats in anticipation of one vocalist who could change the competition forever…Tessanne Chin.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Out of Many, One Music: Shaggy Returns to Reggae Roots with Sly and Robbie, 2013
Produced with Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Sting International, Shaggy's 13-track collaboration with the masters of Jamaican rhythm drops on 24 September 2013 — a deliberate return to authentic reggae after decades of pop crossover.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Music Album Review: Gappy Ranks – Shining Hope
Federico Di Puma reviews Gappy Rank's third studio album "Shining Hope" released on September 17th.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rare finds: Peter Tosh acoustic tracks + first ever definitive biography
Unapologetic, unwavered, unpredictable. A rebellious voice that simply couldn't be ignored, Peter Tosh's definitive career-long story has often been tailored to tell a specific side to the man but biographer John Masouri seeks to tell the entire truth with 'Steppin' Razor: The Life of Peter Tosh'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley, the Biblical Interpreter
Bob Marley's prolific career carried worldly messages riddled with religious acumens which has withstand each passing year, sparking interest in every curious mind. It's with this in mind that author Dean MacNeil set out to understand and thoroughly articulated in his book 'The Bible and Bob Marley: Half the Story Has Never Been Told'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Irie Memories: Dennis Brown, Little Lenny, Maxi Priest and Shine Head on the Letterman Show in 1992
When you have four extremely talented entertainers amalgamate to perform a cult classic and show genuine comradery on an international level is simply amazing.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Grand Theft Auto V spins Reggae/Dancehall on Blue Ark FM
Arguably one of the most anticipated games of 2013, Grand Theft Auto (GTA) V returns with yet another Reggae station; this time selections come courtesy of the individualistic musical maverick Lee "Scratch" Perry.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mystical Revolution and Sizzla Kolanji for Reggae Fuzion at Redbones
Reggae Band Mystikal Revolution along with Sizzla Kolonji to ignite the stage at Redbone Blues Cafe for Reggae Fuzion
By Contributed
Music Shabba Ranks waves his 'Emperor' flag, demands the best for Dancehall
"Don't let no one sleep on your dreams…don't let someone who is dreaming nightmares let you wake up in disaster…go for yours, do it to the best of your ability and you will obtain nothing more than solid life," passionately spoke an animated Shabba Ranks in hopes of inspiring a curious listening ear.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Protoje speaks out on the changing face of Reggae
"Reggae music is Jah music and Jah is for everybody, so everybody should be able to do the music," intimates the 'Rasta Love' singjay fresh off his 10-week-long multi-continental tour.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Next Move: Barrington Levy readies acoustic album
A first in his musical journey, 50-year-old singjay Barrington Levy has begun work on an acoustic album; following recently released albums of the same nature from the likes of Jimmy Cliff, Tarrus Riley and Richie Spice.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Black Uhuru reminisce on Reggae's pass
From the Grammy winning album 'Anthem' to a musical catalogue wrapped with hit singles including 'Sponji Reggae', 'Solidarity' and 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', Black Uhuru's musical journey from the 1970's to now is packed with ups and downs but kept afloat for over 4 decades.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Irie Update: Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Have you ever dreamt of being up close and personal with some of Reggae's top-tier acts? Well the Damian Marley's Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise might just spark an interest in you.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Prince Jazzbo passes at 62
Foundation reggae/dancehall artiste and producer Prince Jazzbo passes after battle with stage four lung cancer.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Next Move: Ky-mani Marley, From Evolution to Revolution
Ky-mani Marley works towards releasing his 5th studio album, a double disc compilation entitled "Evolution of A Revolution"
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Can you dig it? Eddie Murphy's Reggae tangled 'Red Light'
Reggae music touches everyone in varied ways and as the genre continues to expand its global reach, Eddie Murphy refuses to be placed in a specific 'entertainer box'; unleashing his Reggae-fused single 'Red Light'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Alpha Boys' School launches 24/7 radio
Originating a gripping sound that revolutionized the face of Jamaican music, The Alpha Boys' School has always played an integral role in the development of local musical talents. And with their newly launched online radio channel, they're more than ready to continue an authentic Jamaican success story.
By Biko Kennedy