News archive — page 47
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
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
Music 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