News archive — page 26
Interviews Etana reflects on female artistes that paved the way for her
"When I started doing Reggae music professionally in 2007, I noticed one thing for sure - females even if they were billed for a show they would be at the bottom of the flyer or really small. They would be made to perform early or not at all," admits Etana reflecting on the progression of female artistes in the musical realm.
By Jordan Delahaye
Press Releases Chronixx and Raging Fyah headline Wickie Wackie Live #3
Wickie Wackie Live returns this Saturday December 7th featuring Chronixx and the Zinc Fence Redemption, Dre Island, Hempress Sativa, Amlak and hosts Raging Fyah. The monthly beach concert series is streamed live on Blak Iwa TV and this edition is the finale event in the inaugural Kingston Music Week.
By Contributed
Music Chimney Records walks on air with Rising Sun Riddim
Answering the echoing global cry for more Reggae music, Chimney Records gave music lovers what they've been asking for while continuing to push musical boundaries and stay ahead of predictability.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Silly Walks welcome 'Brighter Days' on new riddim
Following their much-talked about sweet-tooth-riddled Honey Pot Riddim, German duo producers Silly Walks Discotheque return with the 'Better Days' Riddim.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tour De Force gives us an 'Old Time Love' with EP
Following the release of their summer tune "Pool Party", Brooklyn-based production duo and sound system culture activists Tour De Force (TDF) returns with "Old Time Love", the second single from their upcoming full length album "Battle Cry".
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Jamal Gordon; the young voice looking towards a brighter 'Tomorrow'
Fame might be overrated. At least, this is what you'd be inclined to think once you've come across Jamal Gordon who wants to do nothing more than touch hearts with his songs.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Panmedia staying ahead of the pack with mobile apps
With the globe moving towards a more digitalized nature, Panmedia Limited has committed themselves to earn the title of being 'the leading digital agency' dominating mobile, social media, online marketing and web development coming from Jamaica.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Second Generation Producers Weigh In
Second generation producers Kareem Burrell and Nastassja Hammond share their influences and thoughts on the future of Jamaican music.
By Jordan Delahaye
Interviews TheBeatRoom, Virtual Marketplace for Beats Launched
The BeatRoom provides a virtual marketplace to buy and sell beats/riddims.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Skrillex to DJ at Major Lazer Live in Jamaica
Prince of Dubstep, Skrillex to join Major Lazer in Jamaica this December.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Jesse Royal To Premiere Modern Day Judas
After successfully releasing 'In Comes The Small Axe' mixtape, Jesse Royal follows up with the official music video for the single 'Modern Day Judas'.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Christopher Ellis turns back the hands of time with debut EP
Embodying a classic Rocksteady spirit, delivered with finger snapping rhythms and paired with gospel-esque harmonies, Ghetto Youth International's Christopher Ellis' debut EP, 'Better Than Love', shows off a musical lover of modern sounds paying homage to its rich past.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Original UB40 lead vocalists Astro and Ali Campbell to reunite
In what would be their first performance in close to six years of separating, UB40's founder and former frontman Ali Campbell will join forces with Astro at Campbell's December 6th concert at the O2's IndigO2 along with original UB40 keyboardist Mickey Virtue.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Lee 'Scratch' Perry heads 'Back on the Controls' for new album
Working alongside UK producer Daniel Boyle, rhythm maverick Lee 'Scratch' Perry is prepping his forthcoming album dubbed 'Back on the Controls' rekindling the spirit of the legendary Black Ark Studio…but they need your help in completing the project.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Mario Evon's 'Soul Tek' gets official video
On November 23, 2013, Reggae-Soul Singer/Songwriter, Mario Evon, released the music video for his first single, 'Soul Tek', from his upcoming debut album 'Reggae-Soul Volume 1: M.E. On Love'.
By Contributed
Music Shabba Ranks adds verse to A$AP Ferg's 'Shabba' Remix
A$AP Ferg's "Shabba" single spun as one of 2013 biggest bangers with the official video sporting a very rare cameo from The Dancehall Emperor himself. Now near 5 months after the single's release Shabba jumps onto the official remix.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bay-C delivers news in the form of music
Bay-C of T.O.K innovatively uses music to deliver news stories through ListenMi Caribbean.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Penthouse Records Releases 25th Anniversary Special
Penthouse Records commemorates 25th anniversary with the release of "Penthouse Records 25 Years - The Journey Continues" two disc compilation featuring Garnett Silk, Buju Banton and Marcia Griffiths among others
By Contributed
Music Jamaika untuk bertemu Indonesia di 'Reggae Indonesia' documenter
In what is expected to be an eye-opening film, Jamaicansmusic.com ventured to Jakarta, Indonesia to explore the blossoming Reggae scene coursing throughout the archipelago in hopes of placing a global spotlight on their multifaceted artistes.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Protoje Releases Militant New Single
Protoje signaled his homecoming to the Jamaican music scene with the release of "Resist Not Evil" on Overstand Entertainment's Militancy Riddim.
By Contributed
Music Major Lazer Live in JAMAICA
Major Lazer returns to Jamaica on December 20th for a full-out rave at The New Mas Camp.
By Jordan Delahaye
Interviews Samantha J turning multiple heads in her 'Tight Skirt'
Placing an interesting twist on Red Rat's 1996/7 hit single 'Tight Up Skirt', Samantha J's single doesn't simply waft through the airwaves but pulls you closer with every lyric she evoke.
By Biko Kennedy
Better Mus' Come reaches Netflix
With critics, film lovers and varied curious minds dubbing 'Better Mus' Come' a modern classic for Jamaican filmography, Netflix customers will have the opportunity to catch wind of the film often liken to the 1972 Jimmy Cliff-starred 'The Harder They Come' come November 11th.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jay Strausser's last Bob Marley interview
Only days before he boarded his flight to Germany for alternative treatment for his terminal cancer Bob Marley spoke with disc jock Jay Strausser about Jamaican music and his career.(Listen to full interview)
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts