News archive — page 43
Interviews Karian Sang…the sexy 'assassin' you want to know
If you fuse Dancehall, Dance, Pop, Hip Hop and R and B, with a poetical smile, enchanting eyes, a goddess-like physique and an undying fascination with assassins you get the up and coming singing sensation, Ms Karian Sang.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Whispering sweet poetry for a Better Tomorrow
Waltzing from the Gospel-esque I Got You to the self-confident-Jah-protected I am not Afraid to the survival chanting on Free to expressing her unconditional love on Happy Heart, Etana's lyrical and vocal diversity and versatility has driven in so many lanes over the years yet has remained authentically her throughout.
By Biko Kennedy
Music 'Di Captain' returns for new voyages
Packing over 30 years of pelting out sweet melodies to the masses - with unending hit singles and album stringing along the way - Freddie McGregor releases yet another album dubbed Di Captain.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Mastering the art of Jazz on Dub
With her voice amplified through any microphone, Jazz on Dub vocalist Jah9 mesmerizes and holds your attention effortlessly.
By Biko Kennedy
Noisey Jamaica Episode Two
Following its first instalment a week ago, which featured the 'Worl' Boss' Vybz Kartel, Noisey Jamaica releases its second episode; highlighting one of Vybz' protégés Popcaan.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Lee Scratch Perry's Vision Of Paradise Movie Project
German film maker Volker Schaner seeks to kick start his movie project starring Jamaican music icon Lee Scratch Perry.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music A Reggae twist to an RnB classic
Putting a Reggae twist to After 7's 1995 hit single 'Til You Do Me Right', Chevaughn, Christopher Martin, D-Major and Iceman Anderson team up to give the lovers something to hold each other tightly and sway in the moonlight as time passes creeps away.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Tantalizing our taste buds with forgotten treats
Having a parade of flavours swimming through your mouth as your taste buds thank you unconditionally is usually the outcome of having experienced a Jamaican dish.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Cherry-picking the fruits of happiness
Give her a pen, paper and a mic and this songbird is sure to melt you heart away. Stephanie Wallace-Maxwell is a Jamaican singer and songwriter who is unhurriedly taking the world by storm – with her most recent accolade of landing a song placement on Lifetime TV's "Dance Moms" reality series.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Morning Ride Riddim Review
Associating itself with some of the most talked about productions in recent memory, Bombrush Records returns with another topnotch ear-candy taking us for a matchless Morning Ride.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Altitude Riddim Review
Not limiting their productions to one-dimensional beats, Ancient Records releases Altitude Riddim further solidifying their presence on the ever shifting Dancehall musical landscape.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Danielle Di…the rebellious one that keeps us guessing
From the Beenie Man assisted Brown Girl in the Ring to giving us that sexy-sexy with the rude gyal swag on Rebel featuring Cherine, Danielle Di has always been one to have everyone taking a double-take. With her irresistible smile and inviting eyes, Jamaicansmusic.com learnt more about the Flip It singjay and her upcoming EP Danielle Di: The Rebel.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Swerving from The 7 Year Itch to The 8 Year Affair
The 7 Year Itch aspired to free the people from their societal shackles through the musical arts, reinforcing the hope that dwells in the hearts of young Jamaicans and people all over the world. With his sophomore project Protoje plans to do much more.
By Biko Kennedy
Noisey Jamaica Episode One
Receiving his much-talked-about epiphany to join the Rastafarian faith, Snoop Lion brings us a unique view on Jamaica and its booming and ever so captivating musical landscape in a ten-part series entitled "NOISEY JAMAICA Dancehall Show". In the first episode he highlights none other than Vybz Kartel.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Raw Cash Riddim Review
Staying true to his persona, Flippa Mafia, now going by the moniker Flippa Moggela, throws his cash in the air and calls up a few of his colleagues to help echo his status as the 'flossing king'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Sneak Preview Riddim Review
With its stage-show-feel of production, the Sneak Preview Riddim oozes high energy; so much so that in some instances the instrumental outshines a few artistes' lyrics.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Di Blueprint Band…The Best Band In The World
Jamaica's very own Di BluePrint Band places first in The 2012 Global Battle Of The Bands in Europe.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Sacred Heart Riddim Review
Divided into two parts, the Sacred Heart Riddim juggles as a captivating tug-of-war between social commentary and intimacy.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Gyal Season Riddim Review
Embracing the musical beats of the 1960's, The Gyal Season Riddim throbs on a Ska-tingled composition.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Animal Instinct Riddim Review
Produced by Kurt Riley under the legendary Techniques Records, The Animal Instinct Riddim presents itself as a great juggling to get and keep any party's energy on a constant high.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Unearthed Talent – Kevy B
Artistes come and they certainly will go with very few leaving an impression behind. But every so often there comes along talents that simply take your breath away and have you wondering "Where were they from the outset?" Jamaicansmusic.com went searching and came across this new unearthed talent.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Sound Advice from Andrew and Wada Blood
A conversation with the 'blood' brothers, Andrew Reid and Wada Reid, reminds me of canoeing, except my intense rollercoaster-esque ride is on a flux of words rather than a cloudburst of water.
By Biko Kennedy
An exclusive look into Omi's next big singles
With singles Cheerleader and Standing on all Threes propelling his sound through rave reviews, Omi lets loose his next big singles Take It Easy and Fireworks.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Major Lazer To Kick Off Caribbean Tour In Jamaica
Major Lazer landed in Jamaica last week to shoot the video for their latest single Bumaye featuring Busy Signal. In the midst of it all Jamaicansmusic.com got a hold of Jillionaire for some exclusive details on their Fall tour, new album and other 2013 releases.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts