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Music Chronixx – The underground artiste carrying the torch of revolution
Music has a tendency to shift its sound and appeal as the decades pass with many artistes instinctively adopting their sound to remain popular/ relevant amongst the masses. Then there are artistes who don't conform to normality and opt to be different.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Noisey Jamaica explore Dancehall's extreme fashion ethics
Arguably the Dancehall's sense of style is unparalleled to anywhere in the world. On any visit to Jamaica you notice one thing…there's never a dull moment in Jamaica.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Terrorist Riddim Review
With echoing rim shots and sporadic organ-chords throughout the riddim's entirety, the Terrorist Riddim plays with undying authenticity to the backbone of classic Reggae music.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Show Your Hustle in Set Up Shop Contest
As the release date of the Ghetto Youths International's compilation, Setup Shop Volume1, creeps closer, the Gongzilla himself, Damian Marley, is spearheading an online competition for you to show off your hustle!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Honey Pot Riddim Review
Playing to upset your sweet tooth, the Honey Pot Riddim laid-back eight-track project gives a retro scent that brings back memories of the good old Reggae soundscape.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Protojes 8 Year Affair, An Instrument of Reggae Revival
Protoje hosted the album launch and listening session of his sophomore album, The 8 Year Affair at the historical music landmark, Tuff Gong on 12th February 2013.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Marley Tribute wasn't meant to Stir it Up?
As criticisms of the Bob Marley tribute number at the 55th Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 10th, at Staples Centre flew left, right and centre, countless Reggae fans and music critics questioned, is that it?
By Biko Kennedy
Music Noisey Jamaica speak with leading females of the Dancehall
In the 1980's Sister Nancy became the first female deejay to perform at Reggae Sunsplash. By the early 1990's Lady Patra found crossover success with 'Romantic Call', then came Lady Saw carrying the next generation of female acts into the 21st century.
By Biko Kennedy
Music An Unruly look at Popcaan
Always an animated character, there's never a dull moment with Popcaan and his unruly gang.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Sean Paul shares some knowledge on evolving Reggae/Dancehall
Never one to hesitate in sharing his innermost thoughts, in a pre-Grammy interview on February 10th Sean Paul shared some insight on how the Jamaican musical landscape could garner more international success.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Studio Ten: Administrating the music
Jamaicansmusic.com visited the site of the newly opened Studio Ten in Kingston Jamaica. Along with a tour we spoke in-depth with Bruce Wong-Ken, owner of Studio Ten who shared his vision for his company and the Jamaican music industry by extension.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music 'The Genesis' leaves sounds of Roots Reggae coursing through your veins
The Genesis is surely as close to perfection as an artiste's debut could possibly get; with it containing hardly any weak moments throughout its entirety, embodying the epitome of a classic Reggae album.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Grammys' Bob Marley tribute leaves goosebumps amongst an optimistic world
Seeing Ziggy and Damian Marley alongside Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Sting performing together a bubbly and soulful tribute to the legacy of Bob Marley led to a standing ovation…with Bob somewhere looking down nodding in approval.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jimmy Cliff walks away with Grammy…says The Reggae Grammy Should Be Televised
The 64-year-old singer/songwriter stood amongst the plethora of stars in Los Angeles for the 55th annual Grammy Awards, walking away winner of the Best Reggae Album for his 2012 release 'Rebirth'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Reggae at the Grammys: A Bob Marley Tribute on the Main Stage While Toots and the Maytals Are Nominated for Reggae Got Soul: Unplugged on Strawberry Hill, 2013
At the 55th Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013, Bruno Mars, Sting, Rihanna and the Marley sons pay tribute to Bob Marley on national television — while Toots Hibbert, reggae’s other founding export, sits in the Best Reggae Album field for Reggae Got Soul: Unplugged on Strawberry Hill.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Music Rebirth: Jimmy Cliff Wins His Second Grammy for Best Reggae Album, 2013
Produced by Tim Armstrong of Rancid, Rebirth earns rave reviews, a Rolling Stone top-fifty placement — and, at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, Cliff's second Best Reggae Album trophy forty years after his film breakthrough.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Music Marley brothers set to perform at 55th Grammy Awards
In a segment dedicated to their father, the legend Bob Marley, brothers Ziggy and Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley are scheduled to perform at the 55th staging of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 10, to be aired live on CBS Television.
By Biko Kennedy
Music New ear-candies to add to your playlists 2
Being washed with a flood of new singles on a daily basis, it's certainly a joy combing through the wreckage to find true gems to keep on repeat.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Etana's Better Tomorrow packs Poetry, Passion and Heartfelt Magic…
Those listeners, who are already Roots Reggae fans and familiar with Etana's work, should run…not walk, to pick up this album. That being said, let's break down the reasons why.
By Biko Kennedy
Music New ear-candies to add to your playlists 1
Being washed with a flood of new singles on a daily basis, it's certainly a joy combing through the wreckage to find true gems to keep on repeat.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jamaica's Youth View Awards delivers as promised
It came, we saw, it conquered. Staged at the National Indoors Sport Centre on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the immensely-popular Youth View Awards (YVAs) now sits high as one of the most-anticipated nights on the entertainment calendar.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Noisey Jamaica enters the dark side with Tommy Lee Sparta
Arguably one of the most controversial artistes since his mentor's - Vybz Kartel - debut on the musical landscape, Tommy Lee Sparta's gothic persona takes over Noisey Jamaica's third episode.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mavado…putting in the necessary work while carrying Dancehall internationally on his back
Dropping singles on top of singles on top of singles, Mavado is truly channelling his new found We the Best/ YMCMB familia's work ethics.
By Biko Kennedy
Music 'Reincarnated' Lion prepared to roar in theatres
The much speculated and talked about story of Snoop Lion's metamorphosis to the Rastafarian faith will unfold in select theatres on March 15, 2013.
By Biko Kennedy