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Music King of Dancehall returns to rule Dancehall Night
Organisers of Reggae Sumfest, The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth, have announced their first set of artistes for this year’s festival. International Dancehall artistes Beenie Man and returning after a one year break, Bounty Killer and Agent Sasco.
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Music Baked Potatoes on the menu!
When one hears the name Baked Potatoes the first thing that comes to mind is not a reggae rock group out of Oneonta, New York. But alas, that is what it is!
By Susan Spencer
Music Jah9 feels irie on new single
Jah9 has kicked of 2016, the year of 9 (2+0+1+6=9), with a slew of new music and videos. The "Jazz On Dub" empress just revealed a captivating visual of her beautiful homeland for her song "Feeling Irie". The video, directed by Samo Kush-I, was shot in the Portland parish - boasting lush vegetation, beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring views. "Feeling Irie" is a collaboration with VP records and celebrated producer, Clive Hunt.
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Music Jesse Royal rides the wave of the 'Silent River'
Jesse Royal has teamed up with XTM Nation and DubShot Records to release his new single Silent River, which will be available on iTunes, Spotify, and all digital outlets in March 18, 2016.
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Music Machu Ezra gets nostalgic with 'Crooked Smile'
If you're a lover of 90's reggae wrapped with a R&B twist, you'll fall in love immediately with Machu Ezra's 'Crooked Smile'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Pepsi Winnin’ Riddim
Pepsi Jamaica has launched the first media executed competition created to unearth new talent within our rich musical culture called Winnin’ Riddim. The competition will see contestants spanning from ages 13 to 35 with an interest in becoming the next major music producer.
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Music Akon, Niko and Vinz Join One Love Festival
Multi-genre performer Akon and platinum-selling musical duo Nico & Vinz will join the fundraising efforts at the One Love Music Festival, which takes place at Rose Hall in Montego Bay from February 4 - 5.
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Music Rebel Salute 2016 Live Pay Per View Stream
Organo H.E.A.R.T Group of Companies has partnered with Kariblink Digital to bring Rebel Salute 2016 Live Pay Per View Stream for two nights to audiences around the globe from the comfort of any Internet enabled device. Rebel Salute is undeniably a masterpiece, which is now hailed today as a spiritual renaissance, it has become the bedrock for the exposure and celebration of Jamaican roots music.
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Music Live stream J. Capri's celebration service
Fans of the late dancehall rising star J Capri will have a chance to experience the two major events to celebrate her life, by viewing the celebrations live online.
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Music Runkus on the Move!
It was the wide-brimmed hat, his lanky stature and lyrical dexterity that caught our attention in 2014. His performances at Reggae Sumfest, Live From Kingston and as Ky-Mani Marley’s guest on a recent tour of the US, have fixed Runkus on the radar of early adopters as one to watch. The December 4 release of “Move Yuh Feet” – the first single from his “Move In” EP – signals a brilliant 2016 for Romario “Runkus” Bennett.
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Music Agent Sasco diversifies persona with 'The Theory of Reggaetivity'
Dancehall-reggae artiste Assassin, aka 'Agent Sasco', finally hosted a listening session for his long-awaited debut reggae album titled The Theory of Reggaetivity.
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Music Album Review: From Saint Lucia with Love - Urban EP from Dupes
The Caribbean basin has always been referred to as a mixing pot of cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds and this has always been our identifier and mark of authenticity. Sherwinn ‘Dupes’ Brice hails for the small island of St. Lucia and with his musical background has showcased his alternative style of St. Lucian music. Each track demonstrates a fusion of both Caribbean beats and hip hop techniques which he acquired while he was in the United States.
By Susan Spencer
Music Vogue Magazine explores the Reggae Revival
More than three decades after the death of Bob Marley, roots reggae is on the rise again in Jamaica. Meet the millennial musicians behind the new movement.
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Music Full Speed Medley Video shakes the net
International, Grammy Award winning superstar Sean Paul has moved full speed ahead alongside Director Gareth Cobran of Image Development Studios to produce "The Heist," a cinematic short featuring Beenie Man, Ding Dong, Elephant Man, Future Fambo, and Mink Jo on the Full Speed Riddim.
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Music Daniel 'Bambaata' Marley is 'Waiting For The War' with new single
Daniel Bambaata Marley announces the release of a new music video & radio single entitled, Waiting For The War.
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Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 8
For its last day Rototom Sunsplash had quite a program in store for us. Due to the long controversy about Matisyahu’s concert (invited then cancelled because of the fear of possible violent demonstration by the BDS organization and then invited again) the Main Stage offered five and not the canonical four shows.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 7
Rototom 2015 is, unfortunately, quickly going towards the end and every moment has now to be lived and felt with passion to keep the memories alive until next year. We closed day 6 with a tour of Europe, and the European scene was very well represented even in this day 7.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 6
Thursday at Rototom meant a musical tour around Europe, and it was the first and only day without a Jamaican on the Main Stage.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 5
If usually the opening show of every night is given to a roots, pioneer artist, for day 5 Rototom brought a straight dancehall flavour to the Main Stage with Cham, and what a good decision it was!
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 4
Day 4 at Rototom means that we are already halfway through the Festival, many people have come and gone and the ones who have been here since day 1 get some rest and recover on the beaches of Benicassim after the huge night that has been the one before.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 3
The third day at Rototom was full of anticipations due to a line up that had two main acts, Bunny Wailer and Major Lazer.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 2
The second day here at Rototom welcomed a shining sun that wiped away for a while the clouds and called most of the Rototom aficionados to the beaches of Benicassim. In the meanwhile those who decided to remain in the Festival area had the luck to witness the sound check of the beautiful Hollie Cook ad of Lloyd Parks and We The People Band, a great anticipation of the show they were going to put up later on.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 1
Day 1 of Rototom Sunsplash started with a familiar voice, a voice that would remain the leitmotiv of the whole first day, “Vineyard Style Vineyard Style”, Super Cat’s. We heard him from far, from the camping site while we were slowly moving to the Festival’s area.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Kayla Bliss wows with 'Red Hott' single
After dropping a few hot joints alongside the likes of Jesse Royal and Sizzla on XTM Nation productions like the "Long Days, Short Nights" Riddim, Kayla Bliss steps up today with a brand new one-away single called "Red Hott."
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