News archive — page 29
Music Welcome Paula Son to 2014
Runkus, son of well renowned recording artiste Determine and ever so proud mother Paula, has been in the watchful eyes of many. Since his release of his much applauded pre-mixtape entitled “All in a Day” in the summer of 2012, Runkus has certainly come a long way with his future lokking brighter than ever.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Do Jamaicans give their artistes the support they truly need?
Jamaica is an island that is blessed with a plethora of talent and it can be witnessed in a wide variety of areas. Two of the most notable areas of course are music and sports. For a small island we have managed to achieve feats many large countries still can only dream of matching.
By JaBlogz
Music Familiar faces for Pay Attention’s New Year
Kingston’s premier Hip Hop event, Pay Attention, returns with its first staging for the New Year on Saturday, January 25, inside Club Indulge at South Beach Caf. The Rush, K. John, Five Steez and Kabaka Pyramid are to perform while music will be provided by Fatalic, Deadline and resident DJ, Inztinkz.
By Contributed
Music Shaggy and Friends 2014 Live Stream
You asked for it and they’re giving it to you. Granted you may not be able to physically attend the Shaggy and Friends 2014 Concert so Digicel Jamaica has teamed up with the Shaggy Foundation as well as The Gleaner and The Jamaica Observer to live stream the concert to you at the comfort of your home/office. But remember there are still a lot of ways you can donate to this incredible initiative!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Chevaughn, The Hopeless Romantic
Art imitates life as a regular rule and more so as the rule for the brand new ‘Hopeless Romantic’ EP by constantly evolving vocalist Chevaughn.
By Contributed
Interviews Reggae in India: Meet Reggae Rajahs
How the music from a little island in the Caribbean has become so popular and relevant around the world can be told by the amount of countries with a reggae scene. Strangely enough India is among them, and a huge part of the credit is due to the Reggae Rajahs crew.I had the opportunity to spend some time with three of members of the crew, General Zooz, Diggy Dang and Ziggy Blunt, in Delhi, just after their weekly radio show, Pressure Drop.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Nath The Lions put their unique twist on the sound of Reggae
Great is the joy creation without discouraging others people’s work
By Contributed
Music Hollow Body Riddim pulls all the right strings
By definition, a hollow body is a type of semi-acoustic, electric guitar that promotes high volume and sound clarity. In creating a rhythm, whose name is based on this powerful type of instrument, Ted Ganung has ensured music lovers feel the full effectiveness of each of these qualities.
By Contributed
Press Releases Jazz Un-breaks hearts with Toni Braxton
The 18th staging of the JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival is set to sizzle with six time Grammy Award winning star Toni Braxton. The event takes place on Thursday, January 30, 2014 - Saturday, February 1, 2014.
By Contributed
Music Suns of Dub rises - Major Lazer produces new sound from roots reggae artistes
Suns of Dub (SoD) is a dub/dubstep group, record label and sound system which moves from Jamaica, Trinidad and New Jersey. The project is spearheaded by producer Ras Jammy and Addis Pablo - musician and son of dub reggae legend Augustus Pablo - and is a part of Augustus Pablo's Rockers International.
By Jordan Delahaye
Interviews Troydon dedicated to spreading positivity through music
Already a talented and accomplished dancer, well known within the Jamaican dance fraternity, his reggae heroes like Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Gyptian, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Mavado and Vybz Kartel inspired him to also want to express himself through music. Jamaicansmusic.com caught up with the burgeoning artiste to find out a little more about his musical journey.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Major Lazer Delivers an epic night at Mas Camp
Major Lazer Presents was a one of a kind party experience which ushered a new era for Jamaican music and the Jamaican party scene.
By Jordan Delahaye
Interviews Mark Balet assure fans he was 'Born to Love' with debut album
With his debut album, 'Born to Love', coming early 2014, Reggae fusion artiste Mark Balet is eyeing to carve a permanent mark on the Reggae musical landscape. Speaking with Jamaicansmusic.com, the passionate crooner spoke to us about everything from the current musical playground to his musical journey throughout the years.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Jamaking Me Smart Foundation eyes bigger future
"Together we can all improve the lives of many and even influence others to work hard and accomplish their aspirations."
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Kabaka Pyramid set to electrify New Kingston
Putting an end to an explosive year, Reggae's future superstar Kabaka Pyramid will perform live this Sunday, December 22nd at Chris Gayle's, Triple Century Sports Bar on Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston
By Contributed
Music Tessanne Chin's journey on The Voice
It seems as if it was only yesterday that Tess took to social media and announced that she had auditioned for The Voice's Season 5 competition and we should all tune in. Now 16 weeks and numerous edge-of-seat moments later we all can breathe a sigh of relief and look back on her incredible journey through it all to the very final performances.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Bounty Killer new single inspired by iconic film 'The Harder They Come'
Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Harder They Come has inspired countless reggae music love-ins on college campuses and among Jamaicans around the world. Now the iconic movie can add a dancehall rhythm to its list of tributes, as One Jam Music releases Bounty Killer's blazing Harder -- a devastating response to all his challengers, and the teaser to One Jam's latest production, the Harder Than Hard album slated for release in early 2014.
By Contributed
Music Samantha J's New York takeover
With her debut single/music video creating havoc on varied charts, Samantha J recently took over New York City leaving everyone with the question: "Could she be the next big star from the Caribbean?" while comparing her to the likes of Rihanna and Britney Spears.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Calling all producers… Ghetto Youth's Label launches Remix Competition
If you think you have what it takes…bring it!
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Tanya Stephens wows with back to back live performances
After 20 years in the business Tanya Stephens has once again shown Jamaica why she is regarded as one of the most appreciated artistes to grace its shores by staging two parties in two cities over two days.
By Contributed
Press Releases Author Dutty Bookman announces arrival of new book
Jamaican-born author Dutty Bookman has kept a low profile in recent months, following well-publicized panel discussions in Jamaica, the United States and Spain this year about the Reggae Revival. The author has reclaimed the attention of the public with the relaunch of his website and the impending release of two new books.
By Contributed
Press Releases Tribute to Mandela: An artistic celebration on Saturday
The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP has announced that her ministry is organising a celebration event in honour of the late former President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.
By Contributed
Interviews Khemistry finds the formula to bridge the past with the future
Listening to Khemistry's singles you'll immediately be taken aback by his vocal range and delivery, but most importantly the instant feel of all his influencers, that musically peaked in the 80's, oozing from his soul. Reminiscent of a young Sanchez, Jamaicansmusic simply had to find out more about this burgeoning artiste destined for great things.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Fyakin readies debut album
After teasing his fans for a few years now, Fyakin is ready to drop his debut album in 2014. As Jamaicansmusic conversed with the Roots Reggae crooner, we found out a little bit more about the man and what can be expect from the upcoming project.
By Tanaka Roberts