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Music Studio Chronicles explores Hitmaker Recording Studio
Studio Chronicles is a new series brought by Irievibrations in collaboration with Dreama Studios and Illuminati Films that aims to present the roots and history of Jamaican music industry. In episode 3 they explore Hitmaker Recording Studio.
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Music Studio Chronicles explores King Jammy's Recording Studio
Studio Chronicles is a new series brought by Irievibrations in collaboration with Dreama Studios and Illuminati Films that aims to present the roots and history of Jamaican music industry. In episode 2 they explore King Jammy's Recording Studio.
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Music Gentleman wows with MTV Unplugged performance
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Will Jamaica’s Finest Reggae Artists Have a New Stage to Perform On in 2017?
After social sharing platforms helped revolutionise the way people accessed music across the world it also meant that the market became saturated with a lot of substandard music. With many music fans deciding to spend their money on digital music as opposed to venturing out and experiencing live performances that may be a little less cost-effective.
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Music Cali P soulfully chants for the 'Healing of the Nation'
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By Oneika Francis
Music Noisey Jamaica pays respect to the foundation of modern Jamaican Music
In the final episode of Noisey Jamaica II, Walshy Fire heads into the hills above Kingston with a group of Nyabinghi Rastas to truly get down to the roots of this musical movement. On top of that, Walshy gets exclusive time with the one and only Ras Malekot, who will give us perspective on where Reggae came from and how it's evolved to what we see today.
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Music Studio Chronicles explores Harry J Recording Studio
Irievibrations Records, well known for their work with Anthony B, Luciano and Konshens, has collaborated with production companies Dreama Studios and Illuminati Productions to create a documentary series about „the history and culture of recording music“.
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Music Ini Kamoze's 'Hill and Gully Ride' gets remixed by XTM.Nation
In preparation for Living Heart Vol. 2, producer Kareem Burrell released a remix to Ini Kamoze's Hill & Gully Ride.
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Music Gifts of Revolution in Honour of the King
Nov. 2 marks the 84th anniversary of the Coronation Day of H.I.M Haile Selassie. In celebration of the crowning of the King, empress Jah9 will allow fans to download her brand new single, ‘Revolution Lullaby’ for free for 24 hours.
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Music Mr. Vegas Music Announces Food Drive and Concert to Feed Children housed at Mustard Seed Communities
CEO of Mr. Vegas Music (MV Music), Clifford Smith, more popularly known as Mr. Vegas, has announced a food drive and campaign to collect non-perishable items and help raise funds for children housed at Mustard Seed Communities (MSC).
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Music Noisey Jamaica speaks with Popcaan's mother, explores the mystery of Alkaline
In this episode of Noisey Jamaica, we meet travel to Portmore to meet the man behind some of Popcaan and Vybz Kartel's main songs, the producer Notnice. Then we go into Kingston to meet Alkaline, a rising star of dancehall. Did he really tattoo his eyeballs black?
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Music Noisey Jamaica visits Chris Blackwell and meets a host of new artists
In this episode our Walshy and the Noisey crew meet up with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell at his Strawberry Hill resort, and Walshy gets a visit from a gang of exciting new artists from Jon Baker's Gee Jam Studios. Meet Major Lazer-affiliated Mystic and then Koko, Prodi and Yawd Movement.
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Music Farewell, John...
On Sunday night into yesterday, Monday October 20th, the music industry was again sent into mourning as the news of yet another icon's passing circulated. On Sunday, singer John Holt passed away at the Wellington Hospital, St John's Wood, London. He was 69 years old.
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Music Ernie, Pluto Delight At Keesing. Kelissa, Chronixx wow audience. One Third, 'Candy' Isaacs takes patrons down memory lane
It was a night for the veterans on Saturday as headline acts Pluto Shervington and Ernie Smith took music lovers on a trip down memory lane, a journey they embarked on without resistance or hesitation.
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Music Rest In Power John Holt
A musical hero that etched his name in the history books of Jamaica's unmatched musical legacy...a vocal genius that poured his heart out on every single he released...a poet whose lyrical content will stand firm in our hearts and echo in our ears...forever!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Machu Ezra visits the 90's with 'Make You Weak' single/visuals
In an era where artists seem to bounce sporadically between genres, very few have managed to blend sounds effortlessly while remaining true to their persona. Once such artist that continues to push the boundaries of creativity is Machu Ezra and his new single/visual 'Make You Weak' spins as a testament to what he has in store for his existing and ever-growing fan base.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley fifth best dead earner
Forbes Magazine has named Bob Marley as the fifth highest-earning dead celebrity, with US$20 million for the period October 2013 to October 2014.
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Music Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, Monty Alexander Up For Soul Train Awards
The nominees for the 2014 staging of the annual Soul Train Awards have been announced and two Jamaicans have made the list.
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Music Etana's ‘I Rise’ places her in a class of her own
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Sevana explains that she's a 'Bit Too Shy' on debut single
Produced by Winta James and Protoje, the single bleeds raw emotions and captivating vocal gymnastics that is coupled perfectly with a walking bassline and instrumentations reminiscent of the sounds of the 70s'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Watch It: Marley Africa Road Trip Ep 1
Here's the first episode of MARLEY AFRICA ROAD TRIP, which was filmed in 2010 and shows Ziggy, Rohan & Robbie Marley going to Africa.
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Music Jesse Royal highlights how people are afraid to readily accept change with Noisey Jamaica
Jesse Royal is one of Jamaica's most important and charismatic new stars. In this episode we follow him to his farm in the hills with his friend Walshy Fire, who earlier this year collaborated on a mixtape with the young artist.
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Music Nyanda stirs success with 'Trouble'
Songstress Nyanda has been causing a major stir on the international scene with her hit single Trouble.Having topped charts in Uganda and Kenya the artiste has followed up the track with a video which has been getting rave reviews across several markets.
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Music Noisey Jamaica journeys to Reggae Mountain to speak with Chronixx and Protoje
In this episode of Noisey Jamaica II we meet the new young reggae artists Chronixx, Protoje and more. These artists are leading the way for the reggae revival both with their new found commercial success. Major Lazer's Walshy Fire talks to these artists to find out what's really fueling this reggae revival.
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