News archive — page 35
Music Remembering 'The Dean of Reggae' Delroy Wilson
Ska's wonder-boy who transitioned into a Rocksteady and Reggae star, Delroy Wilson gave Jamaica's music a heartbeat that pulsated with the strength of the people and the power of a voice that would withstand the tests of time
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Comprehensive Biography of Don Drummond now available
Don Drummond: The Genius and Tragedy of the World's Greatest Trombonist by Heather Augustyn has been published by McFarland Publishing and is now available.
By Contributed
Music Serani makes Caribbean Drop Riddim
Recording artiste and producer Serani creates Caribbean Drop Riddim, gives a live demonstration of the making of his riddim.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Wayne Marshall talks 'Go Hard', expansion on his musical artistry
Positioning himself with the Marley's Ghetto Youth International label, Wayne Marshall's musical uprise seems inevitable…as evidently shown at the recently staged Reggae Sumfest.
By Biko Kennedy
'Club Famous Riddim' now available for purchase
With an impeccable line-up of lyrical giants, the Club Famous Riddim spins as one of one of those must have projects to add to your Dancehall collection.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Next Move: Agent Sasco
Agent Sasco continues representing Jamaican music on the international stage . New music and video to come.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Bring it Back: Terror Fabulous/ Nadine Sutherland 'Action'
With an eerie vocal resemblance to Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous' early 1990's claim to fame as Dave Kelly's protégé proved to be fruitful; spawning hits including 'Mr. Big Man', 'Gangster Anthem', 'Number Two' and of course the crossover mega hit 'Action'.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Jesse Royal, the small axe with an unrivalled creative zeal
Jesse Royal is slowly but surely defying the times; building his fan base admirably differently from the average vocalist. He simply aims to spread messages that need to be heard while he chops down the 'Morden Day Judas'.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases No choice but to Pay Attention
There will be no choice but to 'Pay Attention' as Club Indulge at South Beach Café comes alive on Saturday, August 17 with the return of Kingston's premier Hip Hop party and showcase.
By Contributed
Music Remembering Jacob 'Killer' Miller
With his ever gregarious and humour-riddled persona, Jacob 'Killer' Miller's short-lived prolific career paints a picture of a man who'd easily capture the attention of the most ardent Reggae defiant as he chanted and touched on varying Rasta-infused issues.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Cali P hosts Royal Reggae Festival in Switzerland
International reggae artiste Cali P partners with Mighty Children to bring a first of its kind Reggae festival to the jamaicanmusic scene in Switzerland.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Alternative Music bringing a difference with 'Keesing Live' series
With the strong resurgence of live music resonating throughout varying venues; the next hotspot for live music is on the Alternative Music grounds for the series 'Keesing Live'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Reggae in Italy: Max Romeo in Milan
Italian native Federico Di Puma reviews Max Romeo's recent performance at Carroponte in Milan
By Federico Di Puma
Music 'Making of Legend Remixed: The Documentary' to air August 7th
Following the much-talked about June release of 'Bob Marley and the Wailers: Legend Remix', come Wednesday August 7th a full-length documentary will be aired to give Marley fans a behind-the-scene look of the making of the project.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Addis Pablo and Suns of Dub go vinyl with Selassie 'Souljahz In Dub'
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 in fine style and has released his first 10" vinyl aptly titled 'Selassie SolJahz in Dub'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Nomaddz readies sophomore album, releases 'New Bread Order' EP
Jamaica has always been a hotbed of unrefined, unconcealed melodic creativity and No-Maddz' musical-dub-poetry doesn't cease to amaze fans. To truly understand the group you certainly have to see them performing live…but then again how do you describe the amalgamation of a lead vocalist, a comic, a dub poet and the persona of an individual one can never really pinpoint?
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Rototom to Examine 'Reggae Revival' - Jamaican movement of music and arts garners global attention
Rototom Sunsplash, one of the largest platforms in the world for reggae music, will celebrate its 20th staging this August 17-24 in Benicassim, Spain.
By Contributed
Music Bob Marley 'Easy Skanking'/ 'Exodus' Remix
With the release of Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Legend Remixed' captivating a new generation of Reggae lovers and intriguing lovers of classic cuts from Bob Marley's unparalleled catalogue, we're treated with a behind the scene peek for the making of the number 10 and number 9 tracks, 'Easy Skanking' and 'Exodus' respectively.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Famous Nightclub readies 'Famous Riddim'
In an era where everyone virtually has their fingers on the pulse of 'what's hot', very few ideas are passed as truly original and innovative; in return forces us to break the cycle of normality and to create 'new rules'. The KLE Group, owners of the newly opened Famous Nightclub in St. Catherine, Jamaica, is one such group of persons heading the pack with these 'new rules'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Vybz Kartel issues statement to fans following 'not guilty' verdict
As the wheels of the Justice system slowly turns in the favour of embattled deejay Adijah 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, a 'not guilty' verdict on his first case has left him with a cheshire cat-esque smile painted across his face as he looks optimistically towards his pending second case.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Busta Rhymes/Nicki Minaj moves poetically with their best Jamaican Patios
In what might be the first of its kind, rappers Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj have recorded a Hip Hop song entirely done in the Jamaican Patios, entitled 'Twerk It'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Yaadcore presents Hail Ras Tafari Vol. 1 #TribeOfJudah
Upon his return from a US west coast tour with Protoje & The Indiggnation, DJ Yaadcore immediately set to work on a new mix. What was the reason for his urgency? Well, July 23, 2013, the 121st birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie I, is also the release date for Yaadcore's commemorative mix called Hail Ras Tafari, Volume 1: Tribe of Judah.
By Contributed
Music Gyptian turns the heat up on new single 'Vixen'
Following his most recent accolade of his single 'Hold Yuh' becoming certified gold, Gyptian releases 'Vixen'; the lead single from his upcoming album 'Sex, Love & Reggae'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Buju Banton's 'Champion' gets 2013 lift from Selena Gomez
With the recent outburst of island-fever going airborne these last few months, varying American acts have caught the bug with Pop icon Selena Gomez joining the wave.
By Biko Kennedy