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Music Bob Marley 'Easy Skanking'/ 'Exodus' Remix
With the release of Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Legend Remixed' captivating a new generation of Reggae lovers and intriguing lovers of classic cuts from Bob Marley's unparalleled catalogue, we're treated with a behind the scene peek for the making of the number 10 and number 9 tracks, 'Easy Skanking' and 'Exodus' respectively.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Famous Nightclub readies 'Famous Riddim'
In an era where everyone virtually has their fingers on the pulse of 'what's hot', very few ideas are passed as truly original and innovative; in return forces us to break the cycle of normality and to create 'new rules'. The KLE Group, owners of the newly opened Famous Nightclub in St. Catherine, Jamaica, is one such group of persons heading the pack with these 'new rules'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Vybz Kartel issues statement to fans following 'not guilty' verdict
As the wheels of the Justice system slowly turns in the favour of embattled deejay Adijah 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, a 'not guilty' verdict on his first case has left him with a cheshire cat-esque smile painted across his face as he looks optimistically towards his pending second case.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Busta Rhymes/Nicki Minaj moves poetically with their best Jamaican Patios
In what might be the first of its kind, rappers Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj have recorded a Hip Hop song entirely done in the Jamaican Patios, entitled 'Twerk It'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Yaadcore presents Hail Ras Tafari Vol. 1 #TribeOfJudah
Upon his return from a US west coast tour with Protoje & The Indiggnation, DJ Yaadcore immediately set to work on a new mix. What was the reason for his urgency? Well, July 23, 2013, the 121st birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie I, is also the release date for Yaadcore's commemorative mix called Hail Ras Tafari, Volume 1: Tribe of Judah.
By Contributed
Music Gyptian turns the heat up on new single 'Vixen'
Following his most recent accolade of his single 'Hold Yuh' becoming certified gold, Gyptian releases 'Vixen'; the lead single from his upcoming album 'Sex, Love & Reggae'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Buju Banton's 'Champion' gets 2013 lift from Selena Gomez
With the recent outburst of island-fever going airborne these last few months, varying American acts have caught the bug with Pop icon Selena Gomez joining the wave.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Support for Alpha Boys' Home
Alpha Boys' Home, the centre of Jamaica's musical revolution, seeks support for an online fundraiser organized to unleash the talent amongst the boys who are more visually creative.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Looking back: Reggae Sumfest 2005
A 'groomer of greats' since its inception, Reggae Sumfest have given Reggae lovers worldwide something other festivals haven't; breath-taking moments that seemingly leaves patrons mystified and yearning for more until the next staging. As the clock on the 21st showcasing ticks away, Jamaicansmusic.com looks back at the years that was and how it have evolved as time passes.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bring it Back: J.C. Lodge 'Someone Loves You Honey'
A song that propelled her image and sound to the world, 'Someone Loves You Honey' 1980's appeal made J.C. Lodge an unexpected force on Reggae's musical platform…a vocal phenom.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Patra explains her absence from the BET Awards/ her place in Jamaican music
Having dominated the early 1990's with a vocal style dancing between hardcore Dancehall and RnB with hints of Pop, Patra is on a steady comeback trail as she preps her upcoming album, 'Patra: The Continuation'.
By Biko Kennedy
Reggae in Italy: Lee Scratch Perry's Concert in Rome
A review of Lee Scratch Perry's recent concert in Rome by Federico Di Puma
By Federico Di Puma
Music Looking back: Reggae Sumfest 2004
A 'groomer of greats' since its inception, Reggae Sumfest have given Reggae lovers worldwide something other festivals haven't; breath-taking moments that seemingly leaves patrons mystified and yearning for more until the next staging. As the clock on the 21st showcasing ticks away, Jamaicansmusic.com looks back at the years that was and how it have evolved as time passes.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley breaks into Billboard's Top 10 Social 50 chart
With the undying admiration spilling from his fans, the late Reggae legend recently broke into the top 10 on Billboard's Social 50 chart for the very first time.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Looking back: Reggae Sumfest 2003
A 'groomer of greats' since its inception, Reggae Sumfest have given Reggae lovers worldwide something other festivals haven't; breath-taking moments that seemingly leaves patrons mystified and yearning for more until the next staging. As the clock on the 21st showcasing ticks away, Jamaicansmusic.com looks back at the years that was and how it have evolved as time passes.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Joe Higgs' 'Unity is Power' album to be re-released
An instrumental figure structuring the basis of Jamaican music in the 1950's, Joe Higgs' sophomore album, 'Unity is Power' – released in 1979 on the Island Records label – will see a re-released on Pressure Sounds this coming August.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Looking back: Reggae Sumfest 2002
A 'groomer of greats' since its inception, Reggae Sumfest have given Reggae lovers worldwide something other festivals haven't; breath-taking moments that seemingly leaves patrons mystified and yearning for more until the next staging. As the clock on the 21st showcasing ticks away, Jamaicansmusic.com looks back at the years that was and how it have evolved as time passes.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Steel Pulse put their hoodies on for Trayvon Martin
Following the acquittal of George Zimmerman on Saturday, July 13, a host of tribute singles have spilled onto the blogosphere with veteran British Reggae band Steel Pulse weighing in with their single 'Put Your Hoodies On [4 Trayvon]'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Stephen Marley finds an amazing love on 'You and Me Attract'
As the world twiddles their thumbs in anticipation of his upcoming LP, 'Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life', – the follow up to 'Revelation Part 1: Root of Life' – Stephen Marley lets loose a deeper emotional side on his single 'You and Me Attract'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Vybz Kartel's 'The Voice Of The Jamaican Ghetto' album stream
Arguably one of Jamaica's most prolific lyricists in the past decade, Vybz Kartel's voice has been looked at as the scapegoat of the underprivileged by the 'upper echelon' of Jamaica but by the underprivileged heralded as the untainted truth coming from the ghetto
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bring it Back: Buju Banton 'Wanna Be Loved'
With the release of 'Til Shiloh in 1995, Buju's fourth studio album on Island Records' Loose Cannon subsidiary, his growth in the Rastafarian faith proved that Dancehall music was more far-flung where themes and storylines were concerned. This masterpiece, arguably his best body of work, left hits behind including 'Til I'm Laid To Rest', 'Untold Stories', 'Not An Easy Road' and of course 'Wanna Be Loved'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music I-Octane ready to crave his name among the upper echelon of Dancehall's legacy
With a growing catalogue that seemingly captivates his fanbase upon every listening opportunity, I-Octane has certainly come a long way since his 2007-released 'Stab Vampire'. Now being handed the torch of closing Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall Night – an honour previously held by Beenie Man, Bounty Killa, Shabba Rank and Vybz Kartel – I-Octane is ready to ascend to the rich legacy Reggae Sumfest has garnered over the years.
By Biko Kennedy
Music 80's/90's Dancehall pioneers unit as 'Champion'
Not very often do we hear living legends on the same track…but when we do it's truly an awe-inspiring moment that'll leave you lost for words.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Beres Hammond looks ahead to One Love, One Life Tour
In support of his latest critically-acclaimed album, 'One Love, One Life', Grammy-nominated reggae icon Beres Hammond is set to headline the One Love, One Life Tour slated to span across the north-eastern and south-eastern region of the United States as well as select dates in Canada.
By Biko Kennedy