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Music Beenie Man re-establishes self as an artiste/ready for international mega stardom
The only constant in life is change and Beenie Man is one such artiste who have acknowledged this fact and consistently evolved with the musical realm as its creative focus shifts.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bring it Back; Lovindeer's Wild Gilbert; 25 years later
Packing a pun-tangled catalogue, Lovindeer's 1988 single 'Wild Gilbert' have played as a constant reminder of the catastrophic hurricane that passed the island but interestingly and unconsciously the single has become the hurricane anthem of all seasons.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tessanne Chin ready to share 'Hideaway' moments on 'The Voice'
With a voice that effortlessly flies you away pass the moon and the stars and lands in a world that revolves her heart, Tessanne's unquestionable talent deserves international recognition. So what better way to garner this recognition than through a blockbuster vocal competition aired on a pioneering network?
By Biko Kennedy
Music On Da Reggae Tip Round Up
The Hammerstein Ballroom stage in New York City was set ablaze on Friday, August 30th as HOT97 hosted their annual 'On Da Reggae Tip' concert; the perfect way to welcome the Labor Day Weekend and close the summer days on a high note.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Dancehall fever sweeps 106 and Park as they celebrate Caribbean Pride
BET and Dancehall/Reggae music over the years have developed an inseparable relationship that was most recently shown at the BET Awards ceremony. So when they decided on how they would be celebrating Caribbean Pride day naturally Dancehall/Reggae music was well represented with Beenie Man, Wanye Wonder and Mr. Vegas showing them how to really get a party going.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Maxi Priest urges Jamaican artistes to channel Hip-Hop acts' business ethics
Arguably the music business can be viewed as 90% business and 10% talent, which is why most artistes tend fade into the "where are they now" realm of the industry after a while; due to lack of proper management and business ethics. It's with this in mind that Reggae crooner Maxi Priest urges Jamaican acts to channel Hip Hop acts' business ethics.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Richie Stephens talks on the changing face of Reggae music
As the flagship of Reggae music takes on varying personas as the years pass, Reggae enthusiasts and critics will see international Reggae artistes, of non-Jamaican origins, being more recognizable and seek-after than Jamaican Reggae artistes. But Richie Stephens is calculatively using the current state of Reggae to his advantage.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Long Shen Dao plays determined to be the next big Reggae band
The power of Reggae music certainly has swept the world over in its near five decade span, touching everyone in varied ways and for Beijing-based Long Shen Dao – China's 'official' first-ever reggae band – Reggae music is the backbone of their very being.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Shabba Ranks readies album after 15 years
Known for his high-energy performances mixed with pelvic gyrations similar to that of Elvis in his prime, Shabba's authentic Dancehall flavour - which had earn him two Grammy Awards and numerous accolades – is set to hit shelves sometime in the near future.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Sean Paul and Damian Marley team up to create a 'Riot'
Dancehall collaborations comes once every so often, but when you do stumble across one they always leave you wondering the endless possibilities Dancehall still awaits for us. So naturally when you put Dutty Paul and the Gongzilla on the same track you're bound to have a 'Riot'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tour De Force versions Sleng Teng for "Pool Party"
Production Duo Tour De Force revamps the classic digital dancehall riddim Sleng Teng for their debut single "Pool Party" ft Jahdan Blakkamoore.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Shaggy and Ne-Yo can't help but celebrate 'You Girl'
With 'Fight this Feeling' featuring Beres Hammond already number one in varying counties, Shaggy is riding the momentum and follows suit with the second instalment from the upcoming album 'Out of Many One Music', with the Ne-Yo assisted, Sly and Robbie and Sting International produced 'You Girl'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Remembering 'The Dean of Reggae' Delroy Wilson
Ska's wonder-boy who transitioned into a Rocksteady and Reggae star, Delroy Wilson gave Jamaica's music a heartbeat that pulsated with the strength of the people and the power of a voice that would withstand the tests of time
By Biko Kennedy
Music Serani makes Caribbean Drop Riddim
Recording artiste and producer Serani creates Caribbean Drop Riddim, gives a live demonstration of the making of his riddim.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Wayne Marshall talks 'Go Hard', expansion on his musical artistry
Positioning himself with the Marley's Ghetto Youth International label, Wayne Marshall's musical uprise seems inevitable…as evidently shown at the recently staged Reggae Sumfest.
By Biko Kennedy
'Club Famous Riddim' now available for purchase
With an impeccable line-up of lyrical giants, the Club Famous Riddim spins as one of one of those must have projects to add to your Dancehall collection.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Next Move: Agent Sasco
Agent Sasco continues representing Jamaican music on the international stage . New music and video to come.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Bring it Back: Terror Fabulous/ Nadine Sutherland 'Action'
With an eerie vocal resemblance to Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous' early 1990's claim to fame as Dave Kelly's protégé proved to be fruitful; spawning hits including 'Mr. Big Man', 'Gangster Anthem', 'Number Two' and of course the crossover mega hit 'Action'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Remembering Jacob 'Killer' Miller
With his ever gregarious and humour-riddled persona, Jacob 'Killer' Miller's short-lived prolific career paints a picture of a man who'd easily capture the attention of the most ardent Reggae defiant as he chanted and touched on varying Rasta-infused issues.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Cali P hosts Royal Reggae Festival in Switzerland
International reggae artiste Cali P partners with Mighty Children to bring a first of its kind Reggae festival to the jamaicanmusic scene in Switzerland.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Reggae in Italy: Max Romeo in Milan
Italian native Federico Di Puma reviews Max Romeo's recent performance at Carroponte in Milan
By Federico Di Puma
Music 'Making of Legend Remixed: The Documentary' to air August 7th
Following the much-talked about June release of 'Bob Marley and the Wailers: Legend Remix', come Wednesday August 7th a full-length documentary will be aired to give Marley fans a behind-the-scene look of the making of the project.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Addis Pablo and Suns of Dub go vinyl with Selassie 'Souljahz In Dub'
Augustus Pablo sadly passed away 14 years ago, but his son, Addis Pablo, is carrying on his father's legacy, channeling his father's melodica prowess in fine style and has released his first 10" vinyl aptly titled 'Selassie SolJahz in Dub'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Nomaddz readies sophomore album, releases 'New Bread Order' EP
Jamaica has always been a hotbed of unrefined, unconcealed melodic creativity and No-Maddz' musical-dub-poetry doesn't cease to amaze fans. To truly understand the group you certainly have to see them performing live…but then again how do you describe the amalgamation of a lead vocalist, a comic, a dub poet and the persona of an individual one can never really pinpoint?
By Biko Kennedy