News archive — page 40
Music Chaka Demus and Pliers' 'Tease Me' turns 20
The dynamic duo of a fun-loving yet gravel-voiced Chaka Demus paired with the smoothly-gliding chords of singer Pliers might just be one of the most pioneering and fruitful acts from the 1990's, with their single 'Tease Me' catapulting them to the top of varying charts.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jah Cure ready to break hiatus, hit studios hard
International Reggae artiste Siccature 'Jah Cure' Alcock has been on a hiatus for some time now but he assures fans that his undeniable talent will be shining even more now packed with a new management team.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews The Wailing Souls enduring the sands of time
The Wailing Souls stand as a part of the small surviving entertainers of Reggae and Roots originators still musically active today, wowing crowds at every venue they perform.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mike Pinto shares 'Truthful Lies' on latest LP
'Truthful Lies' marks Mike's 5th studio release, packing a fusion of funk, soul, rock, and reggae with an unbelievable use of instrumentation from piano and saxophones to trumpets and varying drum patterns, you name it and it's on this album.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The 'Future'… a drink worth tasting
Consisting of falsetto-riddled-singer, Mr. Courtney John, the young Wizard herself, producer Nastassja Hammond and Grammy award winning musician, Steven "Lenky" Marsden, The Courtney John Project dances on the borders of the 'Future' showing everyone music's evolution may be inevitable but certainly a drink worth tasting.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Wyre, From Kenya to Kingston
African reggae artiste Wyre visits Jamaica for the very first time to shoot the video for "Nakupenda Pia " with Jamaican songbird Alaine
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Keznamdi, creating musical gems through limitlessness
Fela Anikulapo Kuti once said "Music is the weapon of the future," and with the musical stratosphere currently prepared for a dramatic change, Keznamdi might just have the soundtrack that'll set free a lot of bottled emotions.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Sizzla's The Messiah album stream
Returning with his 70th album, Sizzla's The Messiah has been described as a "spiritually-conscious album", as he embarks on another chapter in his 22-year-long career.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tenor Saw, a yodel we'll never forget
In a musical platform where everyone seems to borrow elements from each other, Tenor Saw was truly an original; a Dancehall legend with an attention-required yodel. The legacy of Clive Bright, one of dancehall's most influential and unique singers, will forever live on.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tarrus Riley plans to take 'One Drop' to 'The Limit'
Using his velvet-vocal-caress to captivate the world over, Tarrus Riley's mission is simply: "I want [to hold the attention of] all the ears in the world."
By Biko Kennedy
Music Burning Spear's story to be told in 'I Man' documentary
As one of the few survivors of Reggae's golden era, Burning Spear's life and musical legacy will come to light in a new documentary set to be released "really soon".
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Protoje talks on Reggae and cultural influences with MTV Iggy
With his sophomore album, The 8 Year Affair, still in heavy rotation, Protoje's emergence on the Reggae landscape is squarely grounded with everyone anticipating his next move.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Douster explores the sexiness of Dancehall with EP
Douster has been a Dancehall devotee since the golden days of Dave Kelly, dedicating his spare time to crafting riddims that have until now remained unheard.
By Biko Kennedy
Music SOJA finds the 'Strength to Survive' with Reggae
Though haven't recorded on Jamaican soil since the band's inception, SOJA continues to make an impassioned call for unity and change with universally relatable songs about faith, hope and love.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Nicky Bomba's Bustamento keeps Mento, Ska alive
One of Australia's most popular and respected musicians, Nicky Bomba along with the Bustamento collective pays homage to the undying spirit of the Caribbean with their songs; seamlessly blending Calypso, Mento, early Reggae, Ska and other island-inspired grooves together.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Alpha Blondy gives Bob Marley's 'I Shot the Sheriff' a French touch
A multilingual artiste, Alpha Blondy through his diverse released-songs over his career's span has imparted spiritual, political and overall positive messages and continues to stand as one of Africa's most famous Reggae musicians, having been a star on the international scene since the 80s.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Legend Remixed to be released June 25
For the first time, BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS' iconic 1984 album, LEGEND, is re-imagined for LEGEND REMIXED, an inspired new spin on the reggae classic to be released June 25, 2013 to celebrate the summer in North America on CD, LP and digitally by Island/Tuff Gong/UME.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Jah9 celebrates earthstrong with a new single 'Tension'
It has been three months since she proclaimed a New Name, an album widely embraced by fans and critics alike. Now the jazz-on-dub artist, Jah9, is releasing a new song, 'Tension.'
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Maxi Priest finds new passion with football
With hits Strollin' On, Wild World and Merry Go Round squarely placed under his belt, and spending over three decades within the musical stratosphere, Maxi Priest takes his passion for football to another level.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jesse Royal releases his sophomore mixtape
Following a militant and highly entertaining performance at the recently held 'Live From Kingston' in Jamaica, Jesse Royal affectionately called the 'Small Axe' releases his sophomore mixtape, dubbed 'In Comes The Small Axe'.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Reggae Kinda Sweet: Photography by Pogus Caesar
Film maker and Photojournalist Pogus Caesar to showcase a unique exhibition entitled "Reggae Kinda Sweet" from 3rd July to August 31st in Birmingham
By Contributed
Culture Maroons to shine at Reggae Film Festival with Akwantu documentary
Long considered the first and most successful freedom-fighters of the New World, the story of the fierce and defiant Maroons of Jamaica will get their story told at the upcoming Reggae Film Festival
By Biko Kennedy
Music Toots walks away from incident in Virginia, cancels tour
The lead singer of Toots and the Maytals, Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert, 67, was injured on Saturday night, May 18, 2013, by a Vodka bottle thrown at the stage during a concert in Richmond, Virginia, hitting him square in the forehead.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Win A Trip to Experience Jamaica From Roots to Reggae
Jamaica Tourist Board in association with Jamaicansmusic.com is once again giving reggae fans the opportunity to visit Jamaica for the ultimate Roots to Reggae experience.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts