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Culture Interesting Facts about Jamaica most people don’t know
Take a look at some of these very interesting facts you may not have known about Jamaica.
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Interviews Evolution of Reggae Music - Reggae on the Rise
"Reggae music is growing internationally every day. There are places where Reggae music is still completely un-discovered. And there are places where Reggae music is on a crazy rise. When I toured Czech Republic and places like Slovakia for the first time it was a very small movement. Now you have big reggae festivals in those areas." - Cali P.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Samantha J inks lucrative deal with Columbia Records
Roughly a year after the release of her breakout hit Tight Skirt, singer Samantha J has signed a record deal with major American label Columbia Records.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Zvuloon to bring diversity to Sumfest stage on International Night 2
Zvuloon Dub System, a renowned reggae band out of Israel, will bring an interesting mixture of Ethiopian beats, jazz and funk fused with, and encouraged by, traditional reggae to the Sumfest stage.
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Music Maya Angelou and her Caribbean musical touch
“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness,” the former U.S. Poet Laureate, who died Wednesday, May 28th, at age 86, Maya Angelou tersely noted once painting the image of her relationship with music; songwriting in particular..
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Music Will.i.am taps Dancehall for new single
Multi-Grammy Award-winning artiste and producer Will.i.am latest single It's My Birthday featuring Cody Wise, finds Aidonia raspy vocals reciting some of the lyrics from his hit record Fi Di Jockey with Bounty Killer chanting "Big Ship sailing"...a random sampling yes, but a great step in boosting both artistes' careers nonetheless.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Reggae Sumfest takes a step into the 'Future'
Already one mainstream rapper is on the bill for the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest, and now the Festival has enhanced the package with the addition of American Hip-Hop star Future.
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Music Tanya Stephens 'Guilty' of Lyrical Assault
Right off the bat listeners can hear that Tanya Stephens has something of substance to say on her latest album, Guilty. It shouldn’t come as a surprise as Stephens has long proved that she has lyric fever and she doesn’t need a cure.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music JussBuss Acoustic closes season with unaired performances from No-Maddz, Dre Island and Chronixx
Directed by Pierce Mclean and Andrew Jackson, JussBuss Acoustic TV series recently concluded season one and what better way to do so than airing unreleased performers from a few great acts. Having No-Maddz, Dre Island and Chronixx performing Electric, Whistle Away and Behind Curtain respectively, one can't help but wonder what season two will entail.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Shabba Ranks, Lady Saw, Tarrus Riley, Konshens and Assassin team up for the 'Greatest Creation' Riddim
"I haven't done any dancehall rhythms since [2009] because I was turned off by the vibes that came about from the [Silent River] rhythm. Since then, I have been focusing more on artiste management and the Reggae side of production," Greatest Creation producer, Shane Brown, explains.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Reggae Sumfest set to honour Freddie McGregor
International Night Two of the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest will see organisers paying homage to reggae icon Freddie McGregor for his contribution to Jamaican music.
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Music Rebelution Brings Diversity with Cali-Reggae on 'Count me In'
Reggae music is everywhere and still growing. It’s unlikely that a sound like reggae, so original in its nature and coming from such a small urban community in the time that it did, would go on to become as big as it has. Reggae’s unlikely history however, is part of the genre's charm and it continues to inspire a diverse cadre of musicians, even today.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Garnet Silk Jr Releases A remake of 'Mama'
From reggae royalty rises singing sensation Garnet Smith Jr., son and namesake of the legendary reggae artist Garnet Silk. Exposed to the world of music since his birth on April 3 in Mandeville, Jamaica, Garnet Jr. is a true musical artisan and today continues to walk the path of a musical legacy that is unparalleled and is, in fact, his birthright.
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Music Pop/Reggae Princess Denyque Offers a 'Smile To The World'
Renowned for fusing pop, reggae and dancehall, the beautiful Denyque has also captured our attention by flashing that incredible smile of hers, it even attracted international attention when she was recognized and listed as one of Complex Magazine’s “Top 25 Sexiest International Singers”.
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Music D-Major releases debut album 'It's Major'
The debut album from reggae artiste D-Major titled “It’s Major” is now available for purchase on iTunes. The 18 track compilation spans the genres of dancehall, lover’s rock, cultural tunes and club bangers and has been released on the legendary Penthouse Record label, distributed by VP/VPAL Records.
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Music Soaring on the emotional wings of Sezi’s ‘Slow Burn’ EP
With each track embodying a complexly arranged yet sonically pleasing identity, Sezi’s Slow Burn EP whispers to a new dawn of creative expression that guides you to a dreamland of unparalleled wonders. In this track-by-track review we hurdle Sezi’s lyrical prowess with a little help from the chanteuse to decode the tracks’ individual stories.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Torch's European tour a heated success
Young Reggae sensation Torch is reeling from an immensely successful month long European experience dubbed the ‘Always Alert’ tour. The artiste, who left the island in mid-April for the 10 show long journey, is excited that all events exceeded his own expectations.
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Music Unplugged: Chronixx
As part of their new weekly series dubbed JussBuss Acoustic, JussBussTV delivers unplugged versions of some fan favourite from the artistes themselves. In this episode, Chronixx delivered an emotional-riddled-roller-coaster-musical-ride that's a must see. Check it out!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Sean Paul Returns After 10-Year Sumfest Absence
Armed with a selection of hit singles and albums, backed by numerous awards and a reputation for energetic performances, international dancehall icon Sean Paul is ready for Reggae Sumfest 2014.
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Culture International Reggae Poster Contest moves submission date to July 1st
As a part of the collaboration between International Reggae Day and the International Reggae Poster Contest (RPC), the submission date has been moved to JulyOne in an effort to attract the participation of more Jamaican artists in the contest..
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Music Zagga reveals his simple 'Wish' on new single
Zagga’s latest single entitled ‘I Wish’ is produced by up and coming producer Anthony Thomas of ‘Anthony Records’ and was premiered in several countries including Jamaica, St. Lucia, Cayman Islands and Africa late last week. This catchy single by the Chimney Records recording artiste is an appreciable follow up to his recent hit song ‘My Destination’ which was released by his home label in October 2013.
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Music Conkarah carries Bastille's 'Pompeii' to new Reggae heights
With his upcoming mixtape/EP, To The World, slated to be released soon Conkarah lets loose a Reggae-fueled cover of British Rock band Bastille's Pompeii truly carrying the single to new heights. Having Nicolas Groskopf and Almando Douglas on guitar/ harmony along with Shekinah Ade-Gold harmonies, the cover presents itself as a perfect punctuation to music's undeniable reach.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Keznamdi returns with 'I Don't Wanna'
California-based reggae artiste Keznamdi is set to launch his latest music video, 'I Dont Wanna', the third single and video from his critically acclaimed Bridging the Gap EP.
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Music Kat C.H.R. strikes ‘Gold’ with New EP; signs to Diana King's new record label
Jamaican musicians are mostly lumped under either the reggae or dancehall umbrella. This isn't done without reason however as most local musicians do subscribe to one or both labels and so find themselves boxed in with the rest of the industry masses. Musicians like Kat C.H.R. show that local talent is far more diverse than the masses portray.
By Jordan Delahaye