News archive — page 42
Music Protojes 8 Year Affair, An Instrument of Reggae Revival
Protoje hosted the album launch and listening session of his sophomore album, The 8 Year Affair at the historical music landmark, Tuff Gong on 12th February 2013.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Marley Tribute wasn't meant to Stir it Up?
As criticisms of the Bob Marley tribute number at the 55th Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 10th, at Staples Centre flew left, right and centre, countless Reggae fans and music critics questioned, is that it?
By Biko Kennedy
Music Noisey Jamaica speak with leading females of the Dancehall
In the 1980's Sister Nancy became the first female deejay to perform at Reggae Sunsplash. By the early 1990's Lady Patra found crossover success with 'Romantic Call', then came Lady Saw carrying the next generation of female acts into the 21st century.
By Biko Kennedy
Music An Unruly look at Popcaan
Always an animated character, there's never a dull moment with Popcaan and his unruly gang.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Sean Paul shares some knowledge on evolving Reggae/Dancehall
Never one to hesitate in sharing his innermost thoughts, in a pre-Grammy interview on February 10th Sean Paul shared some insight on how the Jamaican musical landscape could garner more international success.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Studio Ten: Administrating the music
Jamaicansmusic.com visited the site of the newly opened Studio Ten in Kingston Jamaica. Along with a tour we spoke in-depth with Bruce Wong-Ken, owner of Studio Ten who shared his vision for his company and the Jamaican music industry by extension.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music 'The Genesis' leaves sounds of Roots Reggae coursing through your veins
The Genesis is surely as close to perfection as an artiste's debut could possibly get; with it containing hardly any weak moments throughout its entirety, embodying the epitome of a classic Reggae album.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Grammys' Bob Marley tribute leaves goosebumps amongst an optimistic world
Seeing Ziggy and Damian Marley alongside Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Sting performing together a bubbly and soulful tribute to the legacy of Bob Marley led to a standing ovation…with Bob somewhere looking down nodding in approval.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jimmy Cliff walks away with Grammy…says The Reggae Grammy Should Be Televised
The 64-year-old singer/songwriter stood amongst the plethora of stars in Los Angeles for the 55th annual Grammy Awards, walking away winner of the Best Reggae Album for his 2012 release 'Rebirth'.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Creating signature T-shirts channelling the energy of Dancehall
If you coupled the dynamic and ever head-turning persona of the world of Dancehall with the creative chic of urban wears, the result would be in the form of RepJA.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Marley brothers set to perform at 55th Grammy Awards
In a segment dedicated to their father, the legend Bob Marley, brothers Ziggy and Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley are scheduled to perform at the 55th staging of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 10, to be aired live on CBS Television.
By Biko Kennedy
Music New ear-candies to add to your playlists 2
Being washed with a flood of new singles on a daily basis, it's certainly a joy combing through the wreckage to find true gems to keep on repeat.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Deep Jahi to release new music video and mixtape
After topping local music charts mere months after winning the 2012 Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall, Deep Jahi is aiming for even more chart success in 2013.
By Contributed
Press Releases Serani to release new authentic Jamaican album
Talented singer and producer Serani is promising that his new album coming out this year will be filled with new flavor for his fans and fans of good music to enjoy.
By Contributed
Interviews Delano Thomas…the wheels of steel legend
Not many persons can brag about being a legend of sound, a veteran of music, and the one and only crowned Remix King and have paved the way and inspired many Disc jockeys and artistes alike in the industry.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Etana's Better Tomorrow packs Poetry, Passion and Heartfelt Magic…
Those listeners, who are already Roots Reggae fans and familiar with Etana's work, should run…not walk, to pick up this album. That being said, let's break down the reasons why.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Bob Marley… Reincarnated Soul
It is a thought likely wondered about on countless times over – where would Bob Marley be if he were still alive? Would he still be making his philosophic music? Where would he stand in today's society? In this tale, we honor Bob's life and death by creating an alternative reality, one where he still lives. Enjoy!
By Biko Kennedy
Music New ear-candies to add to your playlists 1
Being washed with a flood of new singles on a daily basis, it's certainly a joy combing through the wreckage to find true gems to keep on repeat.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jamaica's Youth View Awards delivers as promised
It came, we saw, it conquered. Staged at the National Indoors Sport Centre on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the immensely-popular Youth View Awards (YVAs) now sits high as one of the most-anticipated nights on the entertainment calendar.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Noisey Jamaica enters the dark side with Tommy Lee Sparta
Arguably one of the most controversial artistes since his mentor's - Vybz Kartel - debut on the musical landscape, Tommy Lee Sparta's gothic persona takes over Noisey Jamaica's third episode.
By Biko Kennedy
Art The second staging of the International Reggae Poster Competition
With the theme 'Toward a Reggae Hall of Fame: Celebrating Great Jamaican Music', the International Reggae Poster Competition returns for a second staging.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mavado…putting in the necessary work while carrying Dancehall internationally on his back
Dropping singles on top of singles on top of singles, Mavado is truly channelling his new found We the Best/ YMCMB familia's work ethics.
By Biko Kennedy
Music 'Reincarnated' Lion prepared to roar in theatres
The much speculated and talked about story of Snoop Lion's metamorphosis to the Rastafarian faith will unfold in select theatres on March 15, 2013.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bunny Striker Lee's Gorgon Studio Reopens with Museum
Burns Avenue in Duhaney Park was reignited on January 29th when vintage artistes and producers gathered for the reopening of the legendary Bunny Striker Lee's Gorgan Entertainment Studio which now boasts the addition of a museum.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts