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Interviews Tapping into the many frequencies of love with art
Dip your hands into the foreverness of Amanda Mitchell's mind. "I put colour to canvas and see where it takes me that particular day. I have a vague initial idea in my head, of how I want it to look, other than that my mind empties and I go wherever the spirit takes me, it’s purely based off feeling and intuition. Very artsy fartsy."
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Effortlessly accentuate your locs with Coilies Accessories
Coilies Accessories is creating a niche for themselves amongst hair accessories while pushing the boundaries of fashion forward. Learn more about the brand and its budding future!
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Reimagine your style with Enbois By Maxim
There's a slight hint of autobiography paired with artistry and history in the making with Enbois by Maxim. Whether reframing the idea of forestation with The Haiti Tree Project or pushing the limits on fashion, Maxim's pieces embody the idea of here and now while creating a glimpse into a hopeful future. We caught up with Maxim to learn more about the brand and its vision for the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Leon & The Peoples redefines the industry-made mold
"There is no Tomorrow without Today, so live your life and have a great Yesterday.” Not very often do you come across eclectic bands such as Leon and The Peoples; but the moment you do you simply can't help but watch/listen to them in awe. We caught up with lead vocalist, Leon, for an in-depth interview on the band's most recent single and certainly what's next.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture The Jamaican Mermaid: Royanne DeSilva
Ever wondered what life as a mermaid is like? To live freely, beyond borders as a citizen of the world? With twenty-five countries and counting under her belt, Royanne DeSilva, also known as the Jamaican Mermaid, allows her audience the opportunity to experience life through a mermaid’s eyes.
By Shana-Kay Hart
Music UB40 Embraces Vocal Tranquility with 'Unplugged' and 'Greatest Hits' Compilations
"This is the first time we've taken iconic UB40 tunes and done them in an acoustic style," says Ali Campbell. "It all sounds very fresh. It's completely unlike anything we've done before."
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews The Rise of Nuwarhol
Like many things in life looking to be defined, “art” is one that has varying interpretations. The dictionary tells us that art is a skill—in its display and application, art is an expression of creativity and imagination that produces work to be appreciated for its beauty or emotional power.
By Shana-Kay Hart
Music Courtney John returns with 'Strangers'
Meet Courtney John, the lovers rocker, that enigmatic, rare artist who comes along every once in a while, with uniqueness that simply radiates. His peers have called him a modern-day Slim Smith; some say he’s like a young Eddie Kendrick’s or even Curtis Mayfield.
By Contributed
Interviews The vocal truth of RocStar
Give her a pen, paper and a mic and this songbird is sure to melt you heart away. We caught up with the budding chanteuse, for an in-depth interview, in hopes of officially introducing her to the world.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Galavant Jewelry: A celebratory explosion of cultural pride
Mirroring the braggadocious persona of Jamaican pop culture while channelling modern elegance, Galavant Jewelry has craved out a niche for themselves amongst the plethora of accessory houses while pushing the boundaries of fashion over style. We recently met with mastermind Anna Ruth Henriques for a brief interview to learn more about the brand and its vision for the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 8: A reassuring conclusion!
The end of the festival arrived and caught us unprepared. We were ready to spend at least another week here, but we will be also happy to wait for the next Rototom’s edition. After the show all the members of the organisation went on the Main Stage to thank the people and they told us to have faith: the european reggae festival will be happy to welcome everybody next year in the same amazing and enjoyable location!
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 7: Friend’s night!
The day after Manu Chao’s sold out everyone was amazed, this 2016 edition already brought in Spain more than the usual 250’000 people and we still had to listen to many other artists. In a place like Rototom whoever comes must be aware of the festival’s hugeness and that live music starts at 8.30pm to continue for almost ten hours, a long time dedicated just to the best of reggae, dancehall, dub and ska.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 6: Manu Chao’s Sold Out!
We saw more people than usual as soon as we woke up. We were going to have a very long night, because of the two main shows: Manu Chao on the Main Stage and Jah Shaka at the Dub Academy.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 5: A festival for Europe?
Reggae has a good and old friendship with Europe, a continent that got the message and gave birth to many talents of the genre. On our fifth day at the 23rd european reggae we wait for one of our continental stars: Dub Inc from France.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 4: When the stars come back
It was impressive to see thousands of fans gathering at the entrance long before the official start. Many came just to see Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley back at the Rototom after three years. By the way, he was spotted near the Dancehall stage in 2015, chatting and chilling with the people.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 3: What a night!
The festival’s area was already lively when we arrived, masses came early for today’s guests!
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 2: Old and New Vibes!
It's not easy to orientate ourselves in Rototom's world, as it has many places to visit night and day.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 1: It’s just the beginning!
It took us another adventurous journey to get here, but we found again the familiar and joyful atmosphere we were looking for.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Watch Reggae Sumfest 2016 Live!
Reggae Night comes alive tonight!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Kristine Alicia places 'Hand Over River'
Kristine Alicia delivers her best music video to date. The release, Hand Over River, is her second single from the upcoming album, Songs From Zion.
By Contributed
Culture Celebrate Jamaica’s Independence With Appleton Special’s Dream Weekend In Jamaica
There is no better time to visit Jamaica than during Dream Weekend’s week-long independence celebration. From July 28 through August 1, the entire island goes into party-mode, but Dream Weekend in Negril has built a worldwide reputation for class, excitement and a wild, beach-party experience unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else.
By Contributed
Music Protoje simply 'Can't Feel No Way'
"Jamaica's own Protoje returns with a new reggae jam called "Can't Feel No Way," premiering exclusively on Billboard.
By Contributed
Culture Summer's must have: miSimBeachBabe
Imagine this: You're laying on the beach (or poolside) with a swimwear that hugs your curves so sensually the sun dims with jealousy. Okay, to be honest these eye-popping pieces are near indescribable; they simply have this allure that pulls you closer with each glance taken. We caught up with designer Simone Michelle to find out a bit more about the ultimate miSimBeachBabe!
By Shana-Kay Hart
Music King of Dancehall returns to rule Dancehall Night
Organisers of Reggae Sumfest, The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth, have announced their first set of artistes for this year’s festival. International Dancehall artistes Beenie Man and returning after a one year break, Bounty Killer and Agent Sasco.
By Contributed