News archive — page 27
Music Ziggy Marley needs your help to create his next music video
Here's a cool social media contest to enter; it's simple and promises to be a whole lot of fun!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Third World to honor Bunny Rugs at Blue Mountain Music Festival
Nestled among Jamaica’s eastern mountains amidst majestic eucalyptus trees and indigenous flora, the Holywell Recreational Park will host the first Blue Mountain Music Festival. On February 22, TOK’s Roshaun “Bay-C” Clarke and the Bombrush Records family invite you to this celebration of art, life and Reggae music
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Music Marla Brown pays tribute to her dad; Dennis Brown
The daughter of 'Crown Prince of Reggae' Dennis Brown, Marla Brown, launches solo music career with a tribute to her dad on the single Here Comes The King.
By Biko Kennedy
Music I-Octane ready to ignite 2014 with 'My Journey'
Reggae star I-Octane ignites the New Year with his new album My Journey, available worldwide in stores and online on March 4, 2014 from DJ Frass/Tad’s Record.
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Music Stephen Marley asks are you a 'Thorn Or a Rose' on new single
With Revelation Part 2: Fruit of Life set to be release summer 2014, Stephen Marley lets loose a new single with The Roots' lead vocalist Black Thought on a jazz-inspired single dubbed Thorn or a Rose.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Jamaicans clap along to Pharrell Williams' 'Happy'
After releasing the world’s first 24-hour music video for Happy, singer-rapper-producer Pharrell Williams has intentionally lifted listeners’ spirit and created a rather cool viral trend.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Samantha J gets fierce on 'Hot Gyal Anthem'
Delivering braggadocios lyrics over a bass-heavy, club-ready, uptempo, bouncing production, the young chanteuse is holding nothing back as she slowly carves her own path on Jamaica's musical soundscape with her sophomore single.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley reunites with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer
It is a thought likely pondered upon countless times over – how dramatically would Reggae music change if the original Wailers were to reunite once more for the concert of a lifetime. In this tale, we honor Bob's life and death by creating an alternative reality, one where he still lives. Enjoy!
By Shavonneice Loubar
Music 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
Culture 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
Music 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
Music 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
Music 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
Music 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
Music 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.
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Music Studio One meets Treasure Isle Records on Easter Reggae Showcase
London get ready for this, the greatest show on earth!
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Music 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
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Music 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
Music 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
Music 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
Music 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
Music 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.
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Music 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.
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Music 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.
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