News archive — page 34
Music Augustus Pablo's legacy lives on through son Addis
Augustus Pablo sadly passed away 14 years ago, but his son, Addis Pablo, is carrying on his father's legacy, channeling his father's melodica prowess.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Damian Marley to set sail on Reggae Cruise
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley invites you to take a journey to Jamaica with him on the 1st Annual Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise; leaving Miami with stops in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Remembering the Cool Ruler: Gregory Isaacs
Poised with his felt/fedora hat and a unique touch to the romantic songs dubbed 'Lovers' Rock' style of the late 70's/early 80's, the Cool Ruler dominated the airwaves and captivated audiences with his hit-riddled catalog inclusive of 'Rumours' and 'Night Nurse'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bring it Back: Bob and Marcia 'Young, Gifted & Black'
"To be young, gifted and black, oh what a lovely precious dream/ To be young, gifted and black, open your heart to what I mean," 25 words Bob and Marcia crooned urging listeners to tackle their reach on success as blacks.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ziggy Marley cops Emmy Award
Ziggy Marley picked up an Emmy for original song in a children's or animation program, for 'I Love You Too!' from Disney Channel's '3rd and Bird' at the Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards held in Los Angeles.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley/ Lee 'Scratch' Perry 'Punky Reggae Party' Remix
With the release of Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Legend Remixed' less than a week away, we're treated with a behind the scene peek for the making of the number 15-tracked 'Punky Reggae Party' Remix with Lee 'Scratch' Perry.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Dancehall the hidden inspiration of Kanye West's 'Yeezus'
Jamaican music has intrigued, inspired, and simply wowed the globe over since its origins. The latest to display their affinity of the Dancehall culture is non-other than Kanye West.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Shimmy Shimmy's 'No Ice Cream Sound'
No Ice Cream Sound, a limited edition high design dancehall themed magazine.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Bring it Back: Millie Small 'My Boy Lollipop'
The year is 1964 and a teenaged chanteuse's single is hiking up varying charts; bursting onto the scene both nationally and internationally. The ska-skanking hit 'My Boy Lollipop' placed 'The Blue Beat Girl' into the annals of Jamaican and world musical soundscape and will forever be recognized as Jamaica's first female superstar.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Maxi Priest shows us it's still 'Easy to Love'
With hits 'Strollin' On', 'Wild World' and 'Merry Go Round' defining his persona within the musical stratosphere, while he captivated fans for over three decades, 52-year-old Maxi Priest still finds it 'Easy to Love'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Remembering Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh stood as an unapologetic advocate of what Marcus Garvey called "African Redemption"; a man hell-bent on dynamic performances, a second to nature libe-ral approach to musical expressions and of course an avid humanitarian/activist.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Morgan Heritage's 'Here Come The Kings' album stream
'Here Come The Kings' is the name of the comeback album from Roots-Reggae band Morgan Heritage; a 12-tracked compilation oozing with superb lyricism and lush productions.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Morgan Heritage returns as the 'Kings' they are
'Here Come The Kings' is the name of the comeback album from Roots-Reggae band Morgan Heritage; a 12-tracked compilation oozing with superb lyricism and productions.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Remembering Garnet Silk
Nineteen years after his untimely death, the question that tends to loom when his name is spoken of seems to be "Where would his legacy be among those of the greats?"
By Biko Kennedy
Music New school meets old school; when Masicka met King Tubby
You hardly see young, up and coming, artistes stepping out their comfort zone as they expand and showcase their creative mind's eye, but Masicka plans to break all normalities within the musical playfield with his latest EP.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Protoje shares with fans 'Music From My Heart'
Commemorating the beginning of The Indiggnation band's summer tour, lead singer Protoje shares with fans a few songs that shines from within his heart
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Andy reminds us that 'Love is Sure'
Keith 'Bob Andy' Anderson stands as a veteran songwriter and vocalist with a vast catalogue dating back to the late 1960's. With over four decades of musical excellence, Andy returns with his latest single 'Love is Sure'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Legend Remixed' full album stream
Being released June 25th on Tuff Gong/UMe, 'Legend: Remixed' features reworkings of 15 of the album's original 16 cuts, all of which you can now check out in this album stream.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The legend of Bounty Killer
Dancehall's living icon, Bounty Killer, celebrates his 41st birthday today, June 12, and looks over his shoulder on the unprecedented legacy he's leaving as the years pass.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases SkyGrass announces KING Album Release Party!
After many hours of songwriting, recording and perfecting instrumentals in studio, SkyGrass (formerly Blu Grass in the Sky) is proud to announce the release of their long-awaited debut album entitled, "I AM KING".
By Contributed
Music Yasus Afari shares a 'Public Secret'
Now releasing his eighth studio album, the Jamaican edutainer and dub poet, Yasus Afari, offers a 15-track compilation which plays as a continued track of a 'Public Secret'; available everywhere June 11th.
By Biko Kennedy
Music A Reggae archive you'd love to swim in
Roger Steffens had a substantial hand in popularizing Reggae in the United States as an early fan and Los Angeles radio DJ, and he's got the goods to prove it.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Lecture session with producer Dre Skull
Sleep is the cousin of death. That's common knowledge and producer Dre Skull knows that oh too well. Often pulling all-nighters on a regular basis, he makes sure dances worldwide never run out of high octane riddims, thus positioning himself among the in-demand beatmakers on recent times.
By Biko Kennedy
Music David Rodigan talks rules of Reggae, shares interview with Bob Marley and others
With over four decades of embracing Reggae music with an enthusiastic mind set, British DJ David Rodigan have interacted with countless of major acts throughout the years while gaining a wealth of knowledge along the way.
By Biko Kennedy