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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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Interviews A conversation with Italian Reggae pioneer Vito War
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Banx and Ranx steps in the future with hybrid production - Electro Caribbean Music
In a musical climate where sounds and techniques are duplicated on a constant basis, rarely do you come across a sound that is truly deserving of replay value. But with Banx & Ranx they're walking on a path of creativity you'll truly want to venture on without thinking too hard about it. We caught up with the duo to find out more about their beginnings and what their future success stories will unfold.
By Biko Kennedy
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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Culture Majesti Accessories channels the art of simplicity with sophistication
Adding a touch of elegance to your original style, Majesti Accessories is creating a niche for themselves amongst male accessories while pushing the boundaries of fashion forward gentlemen. We met with C.E.O Andy Heaven for a brief interview to learn more about the brand and its vision for the future.
By Biko Kennedy
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!
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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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Art PAINT JAMAICA RETURNS TO PARADE GARDENS
The Paint Jamaica project started in July 2014 when a group of Jamaican artists and a French traveler got together and decided to bring art into the streets of Kingston in unexpected ways and in unexpected places.
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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
Culture The women of Jamaican Music gets overdue homage in "SONGBIRDS: PIONEERING WOMEN IN JAMAICAN MUSIC"
Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music by Heather Augustyn has been published by Half Pint Press and is now available. The book is a comprehensive look at Jamaican vocalists, instrumentalists, record producers, dancers, wives, mothers, and deejays who helped to shape the course of Jamaican music on the island and worldwide.
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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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Music Bob Marley's 'Turn Your Lights Down Low' comes to life on NBC's The Voice
In the opening ‘Blind Audition’ rounds of NBC’s “The Voice,” Jamaican singer Anita Antoinetteturns all four chairs with her cover of “Turn Your Lights Down Low,” by Bob Marley.
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Music Brina embraces Reggae with Swahili
Jamaican singer Brina, whose debut album, Under One Sun, was released in 2012, has charted another direction with the music in her new four-track EP, Reggae Sauti Za Kiswahili.
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Music Legendary duo to lead KeesingLIVE! line-up
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