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Vital Greatness in the making
Interviews

Vital Greatness in the making

Twenty-five-year-old Melbourne Dyke started out deejaying in high school for fun. It was only after he graduated, at about 19 years old, that he decided to take his talent seriously and pursue music. Inspired by the major hit makers of the industry like Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capleton, Shabba and Beenieman, Vital began writing his own songs and eventually got the opportunity to record.

By Tanaka Roberts

Laura-Anne Fung Jamaican Art Prodigy
Art

Laura-Anne Fung Jamaican Art Prodigy

It isn't often that you come across an artist who can brag that she has hosted her very own solo art exhibition, especially one who is just 19 years old. Laura-Anne Fung has risen above and beyond expectations as she marvels those who bear witness to her craft, which is purely self-taught.

By Tanaka Roberts

Kamal Bankay Entertainment Pioneer
Interviews

Kamal Bankay Entertainment Pioneer

Jamaican music does not exist in a vacuum. It is the life we live, the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the way dance. In fact Jamaicans are often told that even our speech sounds like singing. But ask any real Jamaican about what is means to experience Jamaican music and it won't be long before they mention a party.

By Janelle Brown

Jamaican Style Steamed Fish with Crackers
Culture

Jamaican Style Steamed Fish with Crackers

Steamed fish with crackers is a truly traditional ground roots Jamaican meal. As an island nation, Jamaican cuisine features an abundance of seafood favourites, but this recipe is at the top of most lists. The spicy dish features fresh provisions and a plethora of herbs and seasonings, simmering down to a savoury sauce that is not only delicious, but rumoured to enhance the libido.

By Contributed

Trinidad Reggae Global Report
Magazine

Trinidad Reggae Global Report

After living in Jamaica for 3 years, I initially thought that returning home to Trinidad would be a culture shock, having fallen deeply in love with Jamaican food, culture and music. However, after being home for a few days, I started to question whether I had ever left Jamaica at all. If it wasn't for the long plane ride, I could have been fooled.

By Jenise Tyson

Ghett 'A a Life A new standard for Jamaican film
Culture

Ghett 'A a Life A new standard for Jamaican film

Chris Browne's Ghett'a Life is a drama with a powerful punch. The film premiered at the Carib 5 Cinema, Kingston July 27 to an appreciative crowd who eagerly welcomed the latest Jamaican film which some are touting as one of the best and the possible heir to the classic The Harder They Come.

By Contributed

Eva Hype Prince of Island Pop
Interviews

Eva Hype Prince of Island Pop

If you've been searching through Youtube, Facebook and other social media websites, you may have come across an artiste by the name of Eva Hype, who would have been known as by his former Wolmer's Boy's classmates as Stefan Bowes. The 18 year, who is rapidly ascending throughout the ranks of the Jamaican music industry, gave Iriezine some insight into his success.

By Dominic Bell

Yahdie Conscious Style Centric
Culture

Yahdie Conscious Style Centric

Amidst a sea of Forever 21 and other overbought, mainstream retail clothing brands, Yahdie Conscious is a quickly growing clothing line that strives to stand out and remain true to its Jamaican roots. What originally was intended to be nothing more than T-shirt collection has blossomed into much, much more. Jamie Spence, designer and head of the local clothing company shares with IrieZine what the increasingly popular YC brand is all about.

By Nneka Jackson

J.O.E Never an Almost
Interviews

J.O.E Never an Almost

On Monday February 7, 2011, Jamaica's music fraternity lost an exceptional young talent. At age 24 Alty George Nunes more popularly known as Lil Joe (later J.O.E) suddenly passed away from a cerebral aneurysm. The budding artiste was known for socially conscious music and positive lyrics that never failed to inspire. Anyone can hear his vibrant spirit in songs like Tamarind Season, Nah Nuh Mercy and Not Good At All. In memory of Lil Joe we feature here his last interview with jamaicansmusic.com.

By Tanaka Roberts

Sweet Jamaica Album Launch: 50 Years of Jamaican Music Vegas Style
Music

Sweet Jamaica Album Launch: 50 Years of Jamaican Music Vegas Style

International Reggae-Dancehall Music star Mr. Vegas celebrates Jamaica's 50th Anniversary with a brand new double album that explores the past 50 years of music in the country.

By Jolene White

Dr.Spice: Kareece visits the Doctor
Magazine

Dr.Spice: Kareece visits the Doctor

Twenty seven year old Kareece Lawrence is not your average… anything really. Spend five minutes with her and it its plain to see that her frank no-nonsense attitude serves her well as a booking agent for Headline Entertainment, where she represents artistes such as Sean Paul, Protoje, Damian 'Jr.Gong' Marley, Cham, and Wayne Wonder.

By Janelle Brown

Teacha's Pet: Behind the Camera
Music

Teacha's Pet: Behind the Camera

Starting this September, Jamaican television will never be the same. Jamaica's most controversial contemporary figure Vybz 'The Teacha' Kartel has done it again, shaking up standards and breaking boundaries with the advent of the nation's first celebrity reality TV show; Teacha's Pet.

By Dominic Bell

Raging Fyah Keeps it Cool
Music

Raging Fyah Keeps it Cool

On August 7, as a half moon glistened across the sea's surface, ocean breezes wafted the silk and sand voice of Raging Fyah lead singer Kumar Bent along the shores of Wickie Wackie Beach, to the satisfaction of the some five hundred fans. The band, which is hot on the off-the-beaten-path live music scene, launched its first album Judgement Day along the Bull Bay coast at the first anniversary of the increasingly popular Wickie Wacky Live event franchise.

By Contributed

A Brush That Clicks
Art

A Brush That Clicks

For most people photography is not recognized as an art form. It is seen merely as a medium for capturing important moments and preserving memories.

By Contributed

Jamaican Crayfish Soup: Janga Soup
Culture

Jamaican Crayfish Soup: Janga Soup

In Jamaica, we eat a lot of soup – red peas, mannish water and chicken foot, Janga Soup is no exception. Janga is derived by the locals to fresh water crayfisha.k.a. shrimp. They can be found in many rivers island wide, particularly in the parish of Saint Elizabeth.

By Contributed

How to name a Riddim
Music

How to name a Riddim

For many Jamaican producers, it begins with a riddim. 'Riddim' is the patois pronunciation of rhythm which typically alludes to an instrumental (version) in Jamaican music. In most cases a producer creates a riddim, whether one drop (cultural) or juggling (fast-paced/ up-tempo), first.

By Tanaka Roberts

Farmville Jamaica Live Reaping What We Sow
Magazine

Farmville Jamaica Live Reaping What We Sow

In an economic climate where many of Jamaica's natural resources are being sold to the highest bidder, the nation is struggling to be self sufficient. Agriculture in Jamaica is not as strong as it once was, however, a new programme, 'Farmville Jamaica Live' is changing the way people look at the once flourishing industry.

By Nneka Jackson

Dirty South Dancehall in Atlanta
Magazine

Dirty South Dancehall in Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia is a home away from Yard for many Jamaicans and children of such decent. The city has long been a hub for West Indians migrants, and hosts one of the strongest Jamaican communities in the United States. Throughout the southern metropolis you will taste authentic Jamaican cuisine

By Laleanna Fararie

Estonia Reggae Global Report
Magazine

Estonia Reggae Global Report

Reggae music is reaching everywhere. In Estonia, it was possible to listen to reggae-influenced music from as early as the 70s. A strong reggae community emerged in the 90s when Estonia got its independence back. Then, people started to use and wear symbols that were coming from Rasta culture

By Jane Langemets

Celebrating our veterans
Culture

Celebrating our veterans

Celebration of yet another year of Jamaica's Emancipation and Independence, Jamaicansmusic.com saw it appropriate to honour Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, for our Veterans feature. Reggae music has always been used as an instrument to bellow the cries of people who are faced with constant oppression, from enslavement to poverty and the like.

By Contributed

Jamaican Emancipation and Independence Day Festivities
Culture

Jamaican Emancipation and Independence Day Festivities

It's that time of the year again where we pump up the volume in celebrating our emancipation from slavery and independence from British colonial rule. Emancipation Day is August 1st and Independence Day is August 6th. For some, the holiday is a time of relaxation at home with the family but for others it's a week of non-stop partying.

By Brendalee Harbajan

Danny and Niko Browne: Like father, Like son
Interviews

Danny and Niko Browne: Like father, Like son

Nicholas 'Niko' Browne hopes to carry on the legacy of Mainstreet Records, the production house his father has built over the years. The son of long time renowned producer Danny Browne has made his stamp on the duly labeled Lifeline Music, as he marks the second generation of musicians from the Browne clan to take on the Jamaican music industry.

By Tanaka Roberts

Lutan Fyah in the defence of Reggae music
Interviews

Lutan Fyah in the defence of Reggae music

It has been about 12 years since Lutan Fyah emerged onto the music scene, after shifting careers from sports to music. Fyah retired from his post as a football player with the Constant Spring Hazards in 1998, and since then he has delivered a continuum of compellingly conscious lyrics in songs like Save The Juveniles

By Tanaka Roberts

Mahima: Music for Life Entertainment for a Cause
Music

Mahima: Music for Life Entertainment for a Cause

Jamaican Sunday evenings usually feature quiet time with family or friends. Sunday, October 2, was indeed a family atmosphere but it was far from quiet, as the, Lawns of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel were laden with patrons from all over the island in support of MAHIMA: Music for Life.

By Tanaka Roberts