News archive — page 38
Music Ziggy Marley talks family and Reggae's universal appeal
More than 30 years after he sat in on his first recording session with Bob Marley and the Wailers, Ziggy Marley hasn't lost his drive to succeed as he preps for his upcoming album.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Remembering the Godfather of Rock Steady: Alton Ellis
Emerging in the era where Bob Marley and Peter Tosh dominated the airwaves, Alton Ellis' irresistible charisma placed in on the top of varying charts with smash hits including 'Dancecrasher', 'Girl I've Got a Date', 'I'm Just a Guy' and 'I'm Still in Love'. An impeccable vocalist possessing an almost indescribable talent.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bring it Back: Althea and Donna 'Uptown top Ranking'
Sampling Alton Ellis' 1967 mega hit 'I'm Still in Love With You', producer Joe Gibbs composed what would have become one of the most memorable singles of the 1970's with Althea & Donna teenage voices soaring to the top of varying charts globally.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ghost steps into studio, readies 2014 album
Known for his sailing falsetto delivery and countless cover versioned songs including Chris de Burgh's 'Lady in Red', Air Supply's 'Nothing at All' and Shayne Ward's 'Breathless', singer Carlton Hylton, better known as Ghost, plans a major comeback on the musical platform for 2014.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Konshens reaches out for Ugandan book drive
Internationally acclaimed Dancehall artiste Konshens, continues to raise the bar on his educational initiatives spearheading a book drive for the Kololo Senior Secondary School in Uganda, Africa.
By Biko Kennedy
Music SkyGrass Debuts With I Am King
Formerly Blue Grass in the Sky, Jamaican fusion band Sky Grass to release debut album I Am King on June 29th at highly anticipated launch party.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Bring it Back: Jimmy Cliff 'The Harder They Come'
One of those rare, thrilling, upside-down Reggae tracks, Jimmy Cliff's 'The Harder They Come' spins as a heart-squeezing classic; a single you can't help but croon along to once you hear those opening guitar riffs, piano chords and snare/tom-tom drum-shots.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Junior Reid spreads 'One Blood' at Jay Z's Club 40/40's 10th Anniversary
Junior Reid was a special guest at Jay Z's Club 40/40's 10th Anniversary on June 17th in New York City. Junior Reid was blinded by the paparazzi the red carpet but had a great attitude saying "One Blood, Jamaica's in the house."
By Biko Kennedy
Music Remembering the Crown Prince of Reggae: Dennis Brown
A shining star adored dearly by generation after generation, The Crown Prince of Reggae, as he was commonly called, gave us something many Reggae acts failed to…heart-warming lyrics coupled with tenderly caressing vocals.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ziggy Marley embarks on summer tour, readies 8th album
While Ziggy Marley is currently making final preparations for an upcoming tour in Canada for this summer, he plans on returning to the studios to record new material for his upcoming album; a follow-up to 2011's 'Wild and Free'.
By Biko Kennedy
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