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Music Sting 2014 leave patrons stung with moments of disappointment
Clashes, lyrical and physical; gunfire and a mad rush for safety by scores of patrons interspersed with strong performances and a hit debut by overnight recording sensation, Gully Bop, all combined to make what was the 2014 staging of Magnum Sting stage show at Jamworld Entertainment Complex in Portmore, St Catherine, on Boxing Day.
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Interviews Wailing Trees: When passion and dreams collide
With a multitude of Reggae bands surfacing throughout the musical landscape yearly, there are many that will go overlooked while others will shine effortlessly. Then you'll come across Wailing Trees; an amalgamation of a band you can't help but admire. We recently caught up with them to learn more about their humble beginnings and their dreams of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Music 15 Reggae Christmas Songs to keep on replay
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Watch Magnum Sting 2014 from the comfort of your home!
Magnum Sting will be streamed live by Kariblink to audiences internationally. The production promises to have unique features and value added components.
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Music Live Stream: Countdown to Sting 2014
With just a few days to go until the greatest one night Reggae and Dancehall show kicks into high gear, JamaicaLive TV sits with Gage, Ryno, Sashae, Droop Lion, Loyal Flames and Animosity to discuss their pending performances and myriad of surprises they have in store.
By Biko Kennedy
Music 2015 Unsigned Only Music Competition Judging Panel Announced
Unsigned Only Music Competition revealed today its high-profile judging panel for the 2015 competition, which is now accepting entries. The renowned panel consists of iconic recording artists and journalists and will determine the winners in eleven categories representing a wide variety of commercial genres of music.
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Culture Paint Jamaica opens online store
Some of you may be familiar with Paint Jamaica: the art & social intervention uplifting communities in downtown Kingston through street art! This year has been a very special year for us, as we kicked off at 41 Fleet St with our first milestone over the summer and shortly thereafter completed another project beautifying the walls of a Primary School.
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Music Studio Chronicles explores Anchor 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 4 they explore Anchor Recording Studio.
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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
Culture Captureland...
A short film by Nabil Elderkin inspired by the words of the late Nelson Mandela, and the song 'Capture Land' by Jamaican artist Chronixx. Captureland was shot in early November 2014 in the very welcoming and historic community or Port Royal, Kingston - Jamaica.
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Interviews Ziggy Marley talks Marijuanna, Reggae's Evolution with Green Global Travel
Recently sitting with Bret and Mary from Green Global Travel, Marley opened up about Marijuanna's legalisation and Reggae inevitable evolution throughout the years.
By Biko Kennedy
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
Interviews Jeramiah Ferrari; merging the sounds of yesteryear with the essence of today
Not very often do you come across eclectic bands such as Jeramiah Ferrari; but the moment you do you simply can't help but watch/listen to them in awe. We recently caught up with the band after their supporting performance with UB40 to explore their latest visuals, Burning Inferno and their dreams of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Muiravale Freetown propelling Italy's Reggae music to new heights
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Jah9 bites into the lighter side of life with 'Avocado' video
Known for her thought-provoking lyricism and captivating vocal deliveries, Jah9 ventures onto a more playful and lighter side of her persona with fan-favourite Avocado. We caught up with the radiant beauty to find out more about the concept of the song and her revealing a more feminine side many haven't seen before.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Conversations with Protoje
The new conversations with Protoje series, involves never before seen stories shared one on one from Protoje himself.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Gappy Ranks aiming for the stars with his musical reach
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By Federico Di Puma
Culture 'Bruk Out' set to explore the world of becoming a Dancehall Queen
Bruk Out! follows six of the world’s top Dancehall Queens from around the globe —Japan, Italy, America, Poland, Spain, and Jamaica—as they prepare to do battle at the world's biggest dancehall competition: the International Dancehall Queen (IDHQ) Competition in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
By Biko Kennedy
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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