News archive — page 20
Music 'Destiny' Launched In New Kingston
It was evident on Tuesday night, June 17th, that Raging Fyah is beginning a new adventure in its musical epic. The band’s album launch at the Triple Century Sports Bar in New Kingston called out a squad of its rebels to celebrate Destiny.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music California Roots Music and Arts Festival Review May 23-25, 2014
The festival season is now officially overway, with summer’s unofficial opening weekend, Memorial Day, heralding the welcome of one of the newest — and fastest-rising — festivals. The California Roots Music and Arts Festival (“Cali-Roots”) recently roared through Monterey, CA, celebrating five years running strong.
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Culture Cedella Marley Gets In On The World Cup Action
Four years ago, they got involved in the World Cup when Ziggy Marley released the song, Africa Land. This time around, the Marleys have joined 'the greatest show on earth' through fashion.
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Music Reggae meets EDM; Keznamdi teams up with International DJ
Reggae artiste Keznamdi has made his entry into the EDM market with his latest single 'Watching You'. The dance track is produced by international DJ/ electronic artist Trevor Simpson and becomes available today via major EDM retailer beatport.com; it will be available on all other digital outlets on July 1. The song is being marketed and distributed by independent dance music powerhouse label, Carillo Music.
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Music Raging Fyah Presents Reggae Music for the Soul on 'Destiny'
Raging Fyah’s signature style – soulful roots rock reggae music – is presented in fine style on their sophomore album, Destiny. Kumar Bent’s voice is like a mighty wonder that resonates throughout the album, rich and electrifying, expertly enhanced by exceptional music and underlined by an infectious groove.
By Jordan Delahaye
Interviews There's no where but up to go for A-GAME
Riddled with an assortment of multi-faceted anthems that perfectly defines his layered character, A-GAME promises to bring something truly captivating to Jamaica's musical stratosphere...and so much more. We caught up with the success-driven entertainer for an in-depth talk on his career moves and future plans in making A-GAME a household name.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Verdict Is Out: I-Octane to Close Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall Night
Dancehall sensation I-Octane continues his explosive musical journey with what is expected to be another stellar closing performance for Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall night on Thursday, July 17.
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Music Toian to Unveil 'Rude Boys', A Retrospective Reggae Vibe Intermixing Past Present and Future
On June 24th, Jamaican recording artist, Toian, will release “Rude Boys”, the first single of a strikingly personal debut EP album consisting of six intimate songs that reflect her past experiences and are collectively fit to bear the name, Retrospect.
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Music June edition of KeesingLIVE! to feature L.U.S.T
On Saturday, 21 June 2014, Alternative Music Limited presents the June edition of its KeesingLIVE! concert series. The show will be held at the usual 5 Keesing Avenue venue (off Hagley Park Road). The June edition will be headlined by L.U.S.T, whose four members will also perform as solo acts. Other artistes in the line-up are Sheldon Senior &Conscious Rebels and singer/songwriter, Shepherd.
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Music Exclusive Listen - Lutan Fyah's 'Get Rid A Di Wicked' album
Be one of the first to hear this soon to be chart topping album! Join the media, the reggae industry's who's who and Lutan Fyah fans all around the world to hear Get Rid A Di Wicked on 6/10/14
By Biko Kennedy
Music SkyGrass releases powerful video for 'I Am King'
“I am King of my destiny” -- strong words, but words we sometimes forget all the same, as we get caught up in the dramas, traumas, wrong turns and potholes that life sometimes offers. A reminder is always welcome, and the best reminders often come in musical form: SKYGRASS’s new single “IAMKING” presents an aggressive testament to fighting for what you believe in.
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Culture ALPHA WEAR JA readies 2014 summer lookbook with Yellowman, Chronixx, Konshens and more.
Alpha Wear JA (AWJA), a unique fashion forward venture created by the renowned Alpha Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2014 Summer Lookbook.
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Music Popcaan Illustrates a Paradigm Shift for Dancehall with Debut Album
Kingston and New York share a prosperous musical history. Reggae’s original deejay style which gave birth to Dancehall played an important role in the inception of what became rap music. Now the inspiration has come full circle, as Where We Come From borrows from the contemporary hip hop stage to reveal a fresh urban hybrid sound.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Mario Evon tackles love lost in new single 'You Used 2 Love Me'
Reggae-Soul Singer/Songwriter, Mario Evon, released the second single, ‘You Used 2 Love Me’, from his debut album ‘Reggae-Soul Volume 1: M.E. On Love’.
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Music Women enjoy more than 50 years of success on Jamaica's musical stage
Marcia Griffiths may easily have been the artiste who benefit most from Bob Andy’s writing. He, not only wrote songs for her at the beginning of her career, but literally taught them to her line by line.
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Music Patra ready to take centre stage with self-titled album
She was one of the hottest female deejays in the music industry during the 1990s before she disappeared from the music scene. But today, an effervescent Patra is ready to make her comeback and wants the world to know that this time, she's here to stay.
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Culture Etana, Ambassador for National Caribbean American Heritage Month
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) led by Dr. Claire Nelson is pleased to announce its selection of Jamaican international reggae singer Etana as this year's Musical Ambassador for National Caribbean American Heritage Month (NCAHM).
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Music Kelissa is on the Move!
Refreshed and ready to get back in the studio, Kelissa returned to Jamaica in April and has since been working on producing new material. She recently released a single called ‘Step It Up’ on the Muddy Road Riddim by Natural High Productions. The project also features Jesse Royal, Mikey General, Lutan Fyah, Dax Lion and more.
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Music Tanya Stephens plays the roles of both wife and matey in “Pon Di Side’ video
Jamaican lyricist Tanya Stephens has released yet another gem from the Guilty album project, her latest commercial effort. The song is entitled Pon Di Side and is the fourth single to garner the required attention from the artiste and subsequently an accompanying video.
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Music Enter the Sean Paul VIP Xperience competition
Fans have the chance to be treated to the ultimate VIP experience at this year’s staging of Reggae Sumfest. Sean Paul who will be performing on International Night 2 on Saturday, July 19, welcomes fans to participate in the Sean Paul VIP Xperience competition.
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Music Randy Valentine Breaking the Chains on his Road to Success
For those who have a preference for reggae music in its original state, raw and pure like the pioneers presented it, Randy Valentine shares your inclination and his latest release will both impress and excite you.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Agent Sasco set to release new album...soon
He has a plethora of hit singles, but only two albums. However, that number is about to increase as Assassin, also known as Agent Sasco, gets ready to release his latest studio album.
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Music Mavado dispels Alliance's claim of disloyalty
Sitting with Winford Williams' OnStage, Mavado recently attempted to clear the air of allegations of feuds, disloyalty and forgetting his roots and origins. While DJ Khaled cries for peace between the two entertainers and yearns to see a collaboration that is destined to draw Dancehall together. Check out the interview after the jump!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jahmiel’s Mission to Greatness
As a musician in any genre it is imperative that some semblance of originality is introduced to your act. This is one of Jahmiel’s greatest triumphs in his career so far – his distinct sound. Up-and-comers like Jahmiel paint a positive future for Jamaican music that seems both interesting and propitious.
By Jordan Delahaye