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Jah Cure shares ‘All of Me’ as pre-Valentine’s Day gift to fans
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Jah Cure shares ‘All of Me’ as pre-Valentine’s Day gift to fans

"Love songs help in the continuation of mankind and I want to help in that continuation," intimates Jah Cure to Jamaicansmusic.com when asked why do a cover of this track in particular; especially when he's not a cover artiste.

By Biko Kennedy

Samsung encourages Jamaican bobsleigh team to 'Keep On Pushing'
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Samsung encourages Jamaican bobsleigh team to 'Keep On Pushing'

With the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games set to begin February 7th, Samsung delivers a motivational-comedic-laced trailer of a semi-documentary encouraging the bobsleigh team to 'Keep On Pushing'.

By Biko Kennedy

New Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel collab surfaces with Ce'Cile and Ragga Bear
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New Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel collab surfaces with Ce'Cile and Ragga Bear

SoBeEntertainment surprised fans of the incarcerated artists with unreleased verses from both Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton on the single No One Time; which also features a killer verse from Ce'Cile and the hook provided by Ragga Bear. Definitely a must listen!

By Biko Kennedy

William "Bunny Rugs" Clarke dies at 65
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William "Bunny Rugs" Clarke dies at 65

Lead singer for one of the longest-running reggae bands, William Clarke, more popularly knows as Bunny Rugs has passed away. He was 65 years of age.

By Biko Kennedy

British Dependency successfully wraps first US tour with The Wailers
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British Dependency successfully wraps first US tour with The Wailers

From Florida to Minnesota, freezing temperatures and snow, British Dependency's 3 week, 14 city tour wraps with favorable reviews. Their first US Tour, by invitation of The Wailers, the band seized the once in a lifetime opportunity to promote their newly released debut album "Finding Wisdom" and introduce their music to US fans.

By Contributed

Cornell Campbell meets Soothsayers on UK Tour
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Cornell Campbell meets Soothsayers on UK Tour

Cornell Campbell and Soothsayers will be taking their critically acclaimed album Nothing Can Stop Us (Strut Records) to venues across the UK in February 2014.

By Contributed

Enter to win a chance to work with Billboard-charting producer Notnice
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Enter to win a chance to work with Billboard-charting producer Notnice

In keeping with the theme and sentiment of his upcoming "Party For A Cause" event. Producer Ainsley "Notnice" Morris is giving a one of a kind chance for young dancehall and reggae artists.

By Contributed

Studio One meets Treasure Isle Records on Easter Reggae Showcase
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Studio One meets Treasure Isle Records on Easter Reggae Showcase

London get ready for this, the greatest show on earth!

By Contributed

Blue Mountain Music Festival takes live music to new heights
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Blue Mountain Music Festival takes live music to new heights

On February 22 and 23 the hills of Holywell will come alive when Bombrush Records and the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT) host the inaugural Blue Mountain Music Festival. The festival boasts a hybrid of music, culture and outdoor adventure, set against the panoramic landscape of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park

By Contributed

Cham, Marley perform ‘Fighter’ for BBC 1XTRA
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Cham, Marley perform ‘Fighter’ for BBC 1XTRA

Performing Fighter and Ghetto Story for BBC 1XTRA, Cham and Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley evoked an uncanny set of the Dave Kelly produced singles.

By Biko Kennedy

Gyptian and Ricky Blaze team up for ‘Stuck’
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Gyptian and Ricky Blaze team up for ‘Stuck’

Since releasing his album Sex, Love and Reggae fall of 2013, Stuck spins as Gyptian’s first single outside of the project and a daring attempt of recreating the success of the 2009-released Hold Yuh.

By Biko Kennedy

Mr. Vegas readies ‘Bruk it Down to Reality’
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Mr. Vegas readies ‘Bruk it Down to Reality’

Following the success of the Teetimus-produced-single Bruk It Down Mr. Vegas presents the first dancehall-dance-oriented reality show/competition to Jamaica dubbed Bruk it Down to Reality.

By Biko Kennedy

Ziggy Marley walks away with 6th Grammy win
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Ziggy Marley walks away with 6th Grammy win

On the heels of releasing his next project, aptly called Fly Rasta, the singer/songwriter stood amongst the plethora of stars in Los Angeles for the 56th annual Grammy Awards, walking away winner of the Best Reggae Album for his December 2012 release In Concert.

By Biko Kennedy

British RnB songstress, Keisha White, unveils new single ‘Valentines’ with Beenie Man
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British RnB songstress, Keisha White, unveils new single ‘Valentines’ with Beenie Man

UK Based RnB Sensation Keisha White is to release the lead single ‘Valentines’ off her forthcoming Album that is expected to be released in 2014.

By Contributed

The Courtney John Project to Perform at Reggae On The River
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The Courtney John Project to Perform at Reggae On The River

The Courtney John Project will be performing at the 30th annual staging of California's premier festival: Reggae On The River on their opening night, Thursday, July 31st.

By Contributed

Jesse Royal looks ahead to Blue Mountain Music Festival
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Jesse Royal looks ahead to Blue Mountain Music Festival

The next stop on Jesse Royal’s journey will be the Blue Mountain Music Festival at Holywell on February 22nd where he will share the stage with Third World, Tanya Stephens, TOK, Chronixx, Jah 9, Raging Fyah, NoMaddz and many more.

By Contributed

Tarrus Riley to explain the ‘Love Situation’ on fifth LP
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Tarrus Riley to explain the ‘Love Situation’ on fifth LP

Kicking off “Reggae Month” in an epic way, February 4 th 2014 marks the release of Love Situation , the newest album from international reggae star Tarrus Riley .

By Contributed

Ghetto Youths International on a roll
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Ghetto Youths International on a roll

Come January 21, when singer Wayne Marshall's Tru Colors album is released by Ghetto Youths International (GYI), it marks a significant milestone for the artiste and label at large.

By Contributed

Denyque claims ‘Revenge’ on Vybz Kartel 
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Denyque claims ‘Revenge’ on Vybz Kartel 

Once described by Jamaican television personality Anthony Miller, as “Hard Not To Love”, the words indeed best characterize Denyque’s goal as a musician – to make the world fall in love with her and her music

By Contributed

Tribute to the Reggae Legends Festival set for February 17th
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Tribute to the Reggae Legends Festival set for February 17th

Tribute to the Reggae Legends Festival, formerly known as Bob Marley Day, has been an annual event in San Diego for 33 years now. And for the 33rd anniversary organizers are promising a show like no other.

By Contributed

Bryan Art makes a Fresh Start with new EP
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Bryan Art makes a Fresh Start with new EP

Positive Reggae music with a message is his forte and Bryan Art is uncompromising in this regard as his latest compilation reveals.

By Jordan Delahaye

Tessanne Chin for Reggae Sumfest 2014
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Tessanne Chin for Reggae Sumfest 2014

Tessanne Chin, winner of NBC’s The Voice (Season 5), is the first act confirmed by Summerfest Productions Limited to perform at Reggae Sumfest 2014.

By Contributed

Argentinian producer aims to make a difference with HEMP! 
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Argentinian producer aims to make a difference with HEMP! 

Cannabis is notorious for its natural psychoactive effect which has made it a popular recreational drug and entheogen. Its usefulness goes far beyond that however and it is with this in mind that Argentinian producer, musician and reggae aficionado Hernan Sforzini, launched HEMP!.

By Jordan Delahaye

Damian Marley goes on a stroll through the ‘Gun Man World'
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Damian Marley goes on a stroll through the ‘Gun Man World'

“Two sides to a coin and one must choose which side they join…”

By Biko Kennedy