News archive — page 28
Press Releases Cali P releases 'Tomorrow', Video To Premiere on Jamaicansmusic.com
CALI P releases new single: TOMORROW! Official video to premiere on Jamaicansmusic.com on October 13th
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Culture 'Marley Africa Road Trip' heads to The African Channel
Featuring Ziggy, Robbie and Rohan Marley, The Marley Africa Road Trip documentary is set to premiere tonight, October 7 on The Africa Channel at 10p EST!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tanto Metro and Devonte back with Hey Ya Hey
Jamaican music duo Tanto Metro and Devonte releases new single Hey Yah Hey
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Music Damian Marley joins Cham to become the ultimate 'Fighter'
Fresh off the release of the impactful single 'Riot' with Sean Paul, Damian Marley teams up with Cham to deliver yet another rebellious track.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Eek-A-Mouse anthology unveils classic hits and super rare finds
Standing as one of the first to introduce the singjay style in Dancehall's ever-shifting culture, Eek-A-Mouse hit-riddled catalogue receives anthology treatment from VP Records
By Biko Kennedy
Culture The Mona Campus Trail
The Mona Campus Trail is an invitation to discover the history that lies half-buried under the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies!
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Music Buju Bantan/ Luciano former managers speak out
The fallout between an artiste and their manager tends to lead to bittersweet moments. Copeland Forbes, former manager of Luciano, and Donovan Germain, former manager of Buju Banton, decides to air their side of the story.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Guinness Arthur's Day Celebration concert live stream
The 5th Anniversary of the Arthur's Day celebration commences at 8 pm EST in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica at the National Indoor Sports Centre and promises to be an occasion like no other.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Next Generation Marley: Daniel 'Bambaata' Marley
Son of Ziggy Marley, grandson of Bob, Daniel "Bambaata" Marley stands unperturbed to expectations of living up to the family's rich musical legacy. Instead he looks ahead, wide-eyed, in anticipation of what he knows he can bring to the soundscape.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Shaggy sits with The Breakfast Club talks Jamaican culture/new album
With 'Out of Many One Music' now in stores, Shaggy is doing all his press rounds in the states before heading to Kingston, Jamaica for a block party release. One of his many stops was at The Breakfast Club Power105.1, speaking candidly about the project and varied topics.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Jah9 mesmerizes Festival goers in Europe
Singer Jah9 was recently in Europe for a short but fruitful promotional stint which included performances at a few of the regions most noted Reggae festivals.
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Interviews Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson explores Reggae with '9ine'
In an attempt to create an album that could act as a testament of their varied musical interests and artistic adaptability, Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson locked themselves inside a studio to record nine songs in nine days. The result, a Reggae infused album breaking the boundaries of creativity for both singers dubbed '9ine'.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Chronixx dissects career moves with Cipha Sounds on Hot 97 FM
Chronixx's rapid ascendance to the top of Reggae's upper echelon has kept the media and fans alike watching his every move. Going beyond the image of a mainstream 'puppet', Chronixx spoke candidly on his career moves with Cipha Sounds on Hot 97 FM.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Gyptian whet appetites ahead of album release with mixtape
Having released the lead single 'Vixen' for his upcoming album 'Sex Love and Reggae' -to be released October 29th - Gyptian keeps the momentum going with his latest mixtape of the same title.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Jolly Boys take musical journey to TV
Vintage mento band, The Jolly Boys, has truly stand the tests of time and remained one of the very few entertainers who'll attempt to keep the genre alive. It's with this that they turn to the silver screen to tell their captivating story.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tessanne Chin ready to wow on #TheVoice
As season 5 of the blockbuster vocal competition, The Voice, kicked off last night, Monday, September 23rd, audiences sat on the edge of their seats in anticipation of one vocalist who could change the competition forever…Tessanne Chin.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Studio One legends live in Brixton
Prince Fatty Soundsystem presents Rub-a-dub club featuring Studio One legends Dennis Alcapone, Winston Reedy and Winston Francis at The Jamm in Brixton. Emceed by Horseman with special guest appearance by Hollie Cook and more!
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Press Releases Shaggy to release "Out Of Many, One Music" album
Shaggy releases 12th studio album, "Out of Many, One Music" produced by Sly & Robbie, available digitally on September 24th 2013.
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Music Album Review: Gappy Ranks – Shining Hope
Federico Di Puma reviews Gappy Rank's third studio album "Shining Hope" released on September 17th.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rare finds: Peter Tosh acoustic tracks + first ever definitive biography
Unapologetic, unwavered, unpredictable. A rebellious voice that simply couldn't be ignored, Peter Tosh's definitive career-long story has often been tailored to tell a specific side to the man but biographer John Masouri seeks to tell the entire truth with 'Steppin' Razor: The Life of Peter Tosh'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley, the Biblical Interpreter
Bob Marley's prolific career carried worldly messages riddled with religious acumens which has withstand each passing year, sparking interest in every curious mind. It's with this in mind that author Dean MacNeil set out to understand and thoroughly articulated in his book 'The Bible and Bob Marley: Half the Story Has Never Been Told'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Irie Memories: Dennis Brown, Little Lenny, Maxi Priest and Shine Head on the Letterman Show in 1992
When you have four extremely talented entertainers amalgamate to perform a cult classic and show genuine comradery on an international level is simply amazing.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Grand Theft Auto V spins Reggae/Dancehall on Blue Ark FM
Arguably one of the most anticipated games of 2013, Grand Theft Auto (GTA) V returns with yet another Reggae station; this time selections come courtesy of the individualistic musical maverick Lee "Scratch" Perry.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Must visit Reggae blog: Boomshots
Reggae music's prolific touch on the world has captivated generations after generations; inspiring us in unfathomable ways. As the years pass, admirers of the genre have found unique ways in preserving the art-form in hopes of creating a substantial fountain and historical library of one of (if not the) greatest cultural and musical force to ever wash the world over.
By Biko Kennedy