News archive — page 39
Music Major Lazer relives early 90's Dancehall-style
With their Free The Universe LP set to be released April 15, Major Lazer turns back the hands of time for the video of their single 'Watch Out For This (Bumaye)' which features Busy Signal.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Keznamdi premieres Weekend
With the success of his first single She Says, Keznamdi is set to release his second official music video "Weekend" on April 5th.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Beres Hammond to wow on tour with Marcia Griffiths and Morgan Heritage
To commence in July 2013, the 'King of Lovers Rock', Beres Hammond, is slated to share stage time with the 'Queen of Reggae', Marcia Griffiths, and the 'Royal Family of Reggae', Morgan Heritage; a first for all acts to embark on such a tour.
By Biko Kennedy
Music New wave of conscious artistes triggers 'Reggae Revival' book
With the new wave of 'conscious' Reggae artistes bringing to the fore the true definition of Reggae, it's only right that the journey is properly documented and shared with the opening arms of the world. One man plans to do just that, putting his everything into making it a reality.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Heather Augustyn Recording Ska History
Heather Augustyn to release two Jamaican music books this summer on the life of the legendary Don Drummond as well as another Ska inspired book.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Elephant Man vies to dance into Billboard once again
With all the buzz surrounding the French Montana and Nicki Minaj single 'Freaks', Dancehall's 'Energy Gadd', Elephant Man, jumps on board for the official remix.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mavado continues to elevate his international status…eyes ultimate Dancehall crown
Building on the momentum of his worldwide stage presence, Mavado certainly have come a long way since his days of echoing "Anyway…gansta for life…" on his 2005 breakout hit Real McKoy.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Reggae Anthology from the iconic dancehall pioneer Yellowman's young, Gifted and Yellow
Jamaica's first dancehall superstar Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music. His early '80s success brought the popularity of toasting (reggae's equivalent of rapping) to a new level and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future.
By Contributed
Music Chimney Records Pushing Boundaries In Dancehall
Chimney Records producers Jordan McClure and David Hayle looking to further champion their reputation, ranking among Jamaica's most prolific production house today.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Alborosie celebrates 20 years in Reggae
With an impressive catalogue that dates back to 1993, Alborosie has stood the tests of the music industry for two decades and squarely positions himself to manoeuvre decades to come. Born in Messina on the Italian island of Sicily, the Italian-born Jamaican resident preps his upcoming album.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ziggy stays true to his roots with organic products
The multi-hyphenate star has added yet another venture to his ever growing entrepreneur portfolio. As a healthy lifestyle advocate, Ziggy Marley is fanning the flames of his father's ideals while creating his own path along the way.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews New York DJ/Producer/Remixer finds Reggae music coursing through his veins
Reggae music has a way of touching people around the world in many interesting ways; with New Yorker Ted Ganung speaking testament of that, moving away from the warped world of musical conformity and running amok.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Gaza Slim talks loyalty to Kartel on Noisey Jamaica
When ace deejay Vybz Kartel formed the Portmore Empire in 2007 it was clear that he wanted to develop and help propel the musical careers of particular artistes…one such artiste is Gaza Slim.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bunny Wailer embraces Reincarnate Souls
As the lone survivor of Reggae's most famed unit, Bunny Wailer preps a commemorative 50-track album titled Reincarnate Souls set for an April release date. For disciples of the legendary Wailers group, the opus promises to be a treat like no other.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Cure Movement
International Reggae artiste Siccature 'Jah Cure' Alcock gives fans a unique glimpse into his life with a new web series dubbed The Cure Movement.
By Biko Kennedy
Music London Mayor Boris Johnson Sings Bob Marley Classic
London's mayor Boris Johnson sings Bob Marley's classic 'Three Little Birds' during press launch of the Gigs Busking Competition
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Swedish producer plans Dancehall dominance
These days music undeniably lives through the internet with the sound of Reggae and Dancehall impacting and inspiring everyone who catches wind of it; with Swedish producer Adde Instrumentals being no different.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Emergence of Jamaican Hip Hop - Part 2
"I think there is a fear that if local hip-hop gets too popular it may take hold and the youth may choose to express themselves in this genre as opposed to the traditional reggae or dancehall." – Inztinkz, Jamaican Hip Hop producer.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jamaican Hip Hop artistes leaving you with no option but to pay attention
When you think of Hip Hop music and its culture a few things come to mind immediately: it being the voice of the voiceless and Jamaica orchestrating the ideology behind such a culture with the Dancehall boom in the 1980's fuelling the movement.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Reggae On The Ball
Currently seated at the 54th place in the FIFA rankings, the stakes are high for The Reggae Boyz as they pull all strings to make their sophomore appearance at the 20th FIFA World Cup in 2014.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Shaggy's 'Oh Carolina' celebrates 20th anniversary
Coupled with several chart-topping singles and a Grammy, 'Oh Carolina' was the single that propelled Shaggy's career to an international phenomenon and still plays as a favourite for many.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Gentleman sees a new day dawn on next album
Stitching the perfect balance between Roots-Reggae, Dancehall, Pop and Hip Hop, German-bred artiste Gentleman returns with his sixth studio album New Day Dawn.
By Biko Kennedy
Noisey Jamaica smokes one with Popcaan
After appearing in the second episode of the Noisey Jamaica series, Popcaan shares lens time on the Snoop Lion produced web series this time having a sit down interview at the Half Moon Hotel in St. James.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Delux Edition of Kaya To Be Released For 35th Anniversary
Spawning hit singles 'Is This Love', 'Sun Is Shining' and 'Misty Morning', the 1978 release of Kaya played as a more laidback, less political-laden and more marijuana-infused composition in comparison to its triumphant predecessor Exodus.
By Biko Kennedy