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Music Baked Potatoes on the menu!
When one hears the name Baked Potatoes the first thing that comes to mind is not a reggae rock group out of Oneonta, New York. But alas, that is what it is!
By Susan Spencer
Interviews Feel the 'Rush' with Anna Mariah
From her vocal delivery to her artistic point of view, everything about Anna Mariah screams "I'm here to carve my place in our musical history and there's no turning back!"
By Biko Kennedy
Art Art Is Also 'Brand Jamaica'
FACT: While Jamaica has some stunning galleries, the internet has - and will continue - to influence how we explore, see and understand art.
By Contributed
Interviews Jane Macgizmo ready do dominate airwaves
We often come across powerful chanteuse that will effortlessly take your breath away and Jane Macgizmo is nothing short of amazing. From her lyrical prowess to her compelling vocal performance, Jane is destined to accomplish great things within the local and international musical landscape. We recently caught up with her to find out a bit more about her musical journey.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Ragga Twins readies global takeover with 'Bad Man'
As a follow up to their powerful energy boost ‘Vigilante’, jungle duo Ragga Twins from Hackney are finally back with their new single ‘Bad Man’ and its exhilarating and trippy remix by the master of hardcore electro production, Skrillex. We caught up with the duo to to find out more about their musical journey!
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases GRAND FINALE … PEPSI WINNIN RIDDIM
The Pepsi Winnin’ Riddim competition is down to the wire and the last eight out of 120 talented contestants have made their way to the finals. They are set to duke it out on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the University of Technology with 10 infectious, original riddims set to rock the house.
By Press Release
Music Jah9 feels irie on new single
Jah9 has kicked of 2016, the year of 9 (2+0+1+6=9), with a slew of new music and videos. The "Jazz On Dub" empress just revealed a captivating visual of her beautiful homeland for her song "Feeling Irie". The video, directed by Samo Kush-I, was shot in the Portland parish - boasting lush vegetation, beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring views. "Feeling Irie" is a collaboration with VP records and celebrated producer, Clive Hunt.
By Contributed
Music Jesse Royal rides the wave of the 'Silent River'
Jesse Royal has teamed up with XTM Nation and DubShot Records to release his new single Silent River, which will be available on iTunes, Spotify, and all digital outlets in March 18, 2016.
By Contributed
Music Machu Ezra gets nostalgic with 'Crooked Smile'
If you're a lover of 90's reggae wrapped with a R&B twist, you'll fall in love immediately with Machu Ezra's 'Crooked Smile'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Pepsi Winnin’ Riddim
Pepsi Jamaica has launched the first media executed competition created to unearth new talent within our rich musical culture called Winnin’ Riddim. The competition will see contestants spanning from ages 13 to 35 with an interest in becoming the next major music producer.
By Contributed
Music Akon, Niko and Vinz Join One Love Festival
Multi-genre performer Akon and platinum-selling musical duo Nico & Vinz will join the fundraising efforts at the One Love Music Festival, which takes place at Rose Hall in Montego Bay from February 4 - 5.
By Contributed
Music Rebel Salute 2016 Live Pay Per View Stream
Organo H.E.A.R.T Group of Companies has partnered with Kariblink Digital to bring Rebel Salute 2016 Live Pay Per View Stream for two nights to audiences around the globe from the comfort of any Internet enabled device. Rebel Salute is undeniably a masterpiece, which is now hailed today as a spiritual renaissance, it has become the bedrock for the exposure and celebration of Jamaican roots music.
By Contributed
Interviews Nattali Rize... Eternally risen
Blue King Brown frontwoman Nattali Rize just seems to grow more beautiful by the year – her face, her heart, her talent… it’s truly a force to be reckoned with. The girl we first met on the streets busking with Carlo has gone a long way, and is quickly becoming an international musician in her own right. Nattali Rize returns ‘home’ to play the Hotel Brunswick on Sunday.
By Contributed
Interviews Omirose ready for 2016 takeover
There's nothing holding her back now!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Live stream J. Capri's celebration service
Fans of the late dancehall rising star J Capri will have a chance to experience the two major events to celebrate her life, by viewing the celebrations live online.
By Contributed
Music Runkus on the Move!
It was the wide-brimmed hat, his lanky stature and lyrical dexterity that caught our attention in 2014. His performances at Reggae Sumfest, Live From Kingston and as Ky-Mani Marley’s guest on a recent tour of the US, have fixed Runkus on the radar of early adopters as one to watch. The December 4 release of “Move Yuh Feet” – the first single from his “Move In” EP – signals a brilliant 2016 for Romario “Runkus” Bennett.
By Contributed
Music Agent Sasco diversifies persona with 'The Theory of Reggaetivity'
Dancehall-reggae artiste Assassin, aka 'Agent Sasco', finally hosted a listening session for his long-awaited debut reggae album titled The Theory of Reggaetivity.
By Contributed
Music Album Review: From Saint Lucia with Love - Urban EP from Dupes
The Caribbean basin has always been referred to as a mixing pot of cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds and this has always been our identifier and mark of authenticity. Sherwinn ‘Dupes’ Brice hails for the small island of St. Lucia and with his musical background has showcased his alternative style of St. Lucian music. Each track demonstrates a fusion of both Caribbean beats and hip hop techniques which he acquired while he was in the United States.
By Susan Spencer
Interviews Interview: Bunna: Africa Unite
If there’s a band who wrote the history of the Italian reggae scene and of Rototom Sunsplash that’s for sure Africa Unite. With a 35 years long career and a new album, Il Punto di Partenza (Starting Point) just released, Africa Unite were present once again on the Main Stage of Rototom 2015. We had the pleasure to sit with the lead singer and founding member Bunna just after their show.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Shuga
Another great talent coming straight from Jamaica, winner of the Digicel Rising Stars show in 2009 and part of Penthouse Records, Shuga made this year her debut on the Main Stage of Rototom Sunsplash in Benicassim. We had the opportunity to catch up with her just after her show.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Attila
We love finding new and impressive artists, and this time we went to Italy for a conversation with the talented Attila, who has recently released his latest work You Neva Know Me. We had the pleasure to talk with him in Benicassim just after his Rototom debut.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Rootwords
There’s a very interesting new wave of hip hop artists coming up from Europe, and one of them goes by the name of Rootwords. Born in the USA but brought up in Switzerland this promising talent is quickly making a name for himself with the release of Eps and album like All Good or The Rush and with highly energetic and musically enriching live shows. We had the opportunity to sit with him a few hours before his show at Rototom Sunsplash.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Macka B
With an immense catalogue of tunes he is definitely one of people responsible for the growth and the explosion of the UK reggae scene, and he has surely taken to school a few generations of DJs and singers. His first album, produced by Mad Professor in the Ariwa studio dates back to 1986 and he is going to release a new work this September. We had the opportunity to sit with him after his show on the Main Stage of Rototom Sunsplash 2015.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Vogue Magazine explores the Reggae Revival
More than three decades after the death of Bob Marley, roots reggae is on the rise again in Jamaica. Meet the millennial musicians behind the new movement.
By Contributed