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Music Jah9 celebrates earthstrong with ‘Gratitude’
May 23rd is generally celebrated as Labour Day in Jamaica. We have a tradition of working together on this day in the community and beautification projects.
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Music The Future Is In The Past...
That lyrical paradox, almost whispered over a single keyboard note struck repeatedly sets up what must surely be one of the most intriguing and impactful records yet from Courtney John.
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Music Barrington Levy delivers on hit-riddled acoustic album 'AcousticaLevy'
Acoustic projects has always hold a certain level of quality, tranquility and raw soulfulness that seemingly strengthens the impact of the music and Barrington Levy's 'Acousticalevy' is nothing short of a masterpiece.
By Susan Spencer
Music Stephen Marley tells the story of the 'Ghetto Boy' with Bounty Killa/ Mad Cobra
As fans patiently awaits Stephen 'Ragga' Marley's Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life, he grabs Dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killa and Mad Cobra to release the western-esque single Ghetto Boy. Take a ride into the Ghetto and tell us what you think!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ky-Mani Marley goes 'All The Way' with new single readies album for June
Ky-Mani Marley is sticking to his roots in the video for his single All The Way. Musically, he's pursuing a classic, roots reggae sound that hearkens back to the legendary recordings of his father, Bob Marley; aesthetically, he heads to the relatively rural, incredibly lush landscapes of Jamaica's Portland region. Nile Saulter, also Jamaican, directed the video.
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Music Roots Reggae Artiste Yung J.R Releases “No Tomorrow”
Rising Reggae star Yung JR, son of renowned Reggae singer Junior Reid, who gained recognition following the release of his first official single “Ragamuffin” is set to release the video for his single “No Tomorrow”.
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Music Barrington Levy releases acoustic album 'Acousticalevy'
Reggae’s “Mellow Canary,” Barrington Levy releases his highly anticipated Acousticalevy album on May 5th through Tafari Records and Levy’s label imprint Black Roses Entertainment.
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Music Legendary band, Ska-talites, returns to shelves May 25th
This remarkable live album marks the last known recording of the founding members of legendary band, Ska-talites. Bursting with contagiously danceable tunes, the album is also a precious historical document, a musical charter that outlines with no mistake the inexorable journey of Jamaican popular music from local street style to a worldwide phenomenon.
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Music RDX issues Instagram lip sync competition
Dancehall duo, RDX, is connecting with their Jamaican female fan base once again with the release of the new Sultry single ‘Lie To Me’. RDX has launched their Lie To Me Lip Sing competition to get the ladies in on the action!
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Music Shaggy waves Jamaican flag high with Jimmy Fallon
On Thursday, April 23, Shaggy glided on the stage of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for a night filled with a 'Shaggy Off' with Human spirit animal Steve Higgins and an interesting tale of the inception of his 2000 hit single 'It Wasn't Me'. Check out the clips!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Keznamdi's 10 Pound Gets High Internationally
With the recent developments in Jamaica and across the United States, regarding the decriminalization of marijuana, fast-rising reggae star Keznamdi renewed the call for total legalization with his latest celebratory anthem ‘10 Pound.’
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Music Ancient Future: Another Gem in Reggae's Expanding Treasury
For the current receding generation, reggae music represents and greatly defined an era long gone when the general atmosphere was ripe with the essence of liberation, borne from a resounding cry for social revolution.
By Jordan Delahaye
Press Releases Major Festivals court Keznamdi
Keznamdi added to UCLA JazzReggae Fest and Best of the Best Music Fest
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Interviews iakopo's undeniable journey to the top
Reaching international success in Japan, iakopo (yah-koh-poh) now seeks to introduce himself to the western world by way of his new single "Supernatural". Immersing himself in the soul and vibes of reggae, while respecting the music which has shaped his career, iakopo's journey to the top of Reggae lovers' radar seems inevitable.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jimmy Cliff To return In 'Harder They Come' sequel
Forty-three years after playing the role of Ivanhoe 'Rhygin' Martin, in the iconic Jamaican crime film, The Harder They Come, legendary reggae artiste, Jimmy Cliff, is set to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel.
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Music Jamaica ready to reclaim global dominance with Reggae
For decades, the sound of Jamaica has been reggae, the infectious, uniquely syncopated music that transformed the small Caribbean island into a cultural powerhouse.
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Music Keznamdi rocks the Dread and Terrible Tour
Fast-rising reggae star Keznamdi recently returned to the island in high spirits from a successful Dread and Terrible West Coast Tour with fellow artistes Chronixx and Kelissa.
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Music Kabaka Pyramid releases long awaited track 'Well Done [Mr. Politician Man]'
Kabaka Pyramid officially releases his new track "Well Done [Mr. Politician Man]". The song is produced by Damian Jr Gong Marley and released on the Ghetto Youths International Label.
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Music Kendrick Lamar grabs Agent Sasco for new single
Fresh off his two Grammy wins for “i,” Kendrick Lamar unexpectedly drops a new thought-provoking single “The Blacker The Berry,” with Dancehall's lyrical Assassin; Agent Sasco.
By Biko Kennedy
Art Bob Marley's Land Rover fully restored
Just in time for the Bob Marley 70th Anniversary celebrations, his original1977 Series III Land Rover has received a full Ras-ta-ra-tion by the Caribbean’s leading resort company Sandals Resorts International and its Jamaican affiliate car company ATL Automotive, ITC - the Regional Distributors for Land Rover as well as the Marley family.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley returns to Reggae Sumfest for 70th birthday
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By Biko Kennedy
Music Protoje steps into the Ancient Future with upcoming album
Protoje will be releasing his third studio album entitled ANCIENT FUTURE on 10th March, 2015.
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Culture JCDC GOSPEL SONG ELIMINATIONS KICKS OFF FEBRUARY 3
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) an agency of the Ministry of Youth & Culture kicks off the first audition/elimination round for the 2015 JCDC Jamaica Gospel Song Competition in Central Jamaica on Tuesday, February 3 at the St. Mark’s Anglican Church Hall in Mandeville, Manchester starting at 10:00 a.m.
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Press Releases RUNNING EVENTS AND MYLAPS GEAR UP FOR KINGSTON CITY RUN
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