Fredrick “Toots” Hibbert belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Not only did he create the word “reggae” in his 1968 recording of “Do the Reggae", but he also starred in the groundbreaking film “The Harder They Come,” alongside Hall of Fame legend Jimmy Cliff. Toots and the Maytals are one of the best-known ska and rocksteady vocal groups in all of the world. The Maytals […]
Can't Believe by dancehall artiste Kranium was earlier this week was certified gold in Canada for sales of more than 40,000 copies. The song, produced by ZJ Liquid, also features Nigerian singer WizKid and American rapper Ty Dolla Sign. “This success signifies that I'm doing something good and the work is connecting with people worldwide. This is a great accomplishment for me as a producer” This is the second gold […]
Christopher Martin is one of the headliners at the virtual staging of the second annual HUes of Blue scholarship fund-raiser slated for this evening at 5:00 pm. The event is being hosted by the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN).Martin said he had something special in store.“Some sweet sugar reggae, that's what I endorse. When I was asked to be part of the Jamaican students for Howard University, it was […]
Ever since Bounty Killer and Beenie Man lit up American producers Swizz Beats and Timbaland's Verzuz platform with their history-making clash back in May, fans have been calling for another dancehall matchup. And one of the faves seem to be a Sean Paul/Shaggy clash. But that is not likely to happen. Emphasizing that he was "mad proud" of Beenie and Bounty Killer, Sean Paul, "di gal dem skillachi" said in […]
Morgan Heritage Longevity and consistency are what defines icons. Morgan Heritage are a true testament of the latter as the band celebrates over two decades in the music business in a series of many music celebrations to come. The multi-GRAMMY luminaries have delivered a musical gift with the re-release of their Family & Friends Vol.1 with an added bonus track of a live performance in Milan, Italy. On their steadfast journey, the culturally driven family band Morgan Heritage have bridged […]
Romaine “Luigi Society” Brown is widely known in Jamaica as an established and successful event coordinator for popular events such as Daybreak, Allure, Cross Di Wataz, Image, and Hennessy V. He has been producing music since 2011, however he has now recently channeled his success to music production. In the initial stage of his career, “Luigi Society” was only working with dancehall acts; Munga Honorable and Benzly Hype (who is also an actor / producer). Both artists have played integral […]
From socially charged tracks like "System Set" to serenades of "Naturally" and life's mantras like "Like A King", Omari Banks pride's himself in a diverse and multi-faceted discography that reflects every-day life. On his latest offering, Omari teamed up with Jamaican multi-instrumentalist and producer Ottmar Campbell on "Nah Drop Out". Mixed by renowned engineer Shane Brown, the hit-bound track is a candid chant laid to a faster beat that Omari's hardcore fans might be used to, as it fuses reggae and […]
American rapper Kanye West left Jamaica yesterday after arriving in the island on a private jet on Friday morning. Veteran music producer and Buju Banton's manager, Donovan Germain, said, after landing, West paid a courtesy call on the reggae singer at his Corporate Area-based Gargamel Studio.“Kanye and his friends just came to Jamaica to chill for a couple of days. And, on his way down to the hotel, he just […]
After being sidelined by gunshot wounds for months, Rygin King is back in studio. The dancehall deejay posted a picture of himself on Instagram to announce his 'return to the office'. “Give thank fi life,” Rygin King wrote, along with a praying emoji. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNp3faJke4/ His colleagues I-Octane and Chronic Law were very supportive and posted several praying emojis. Deep Jahi referred to “powers” of a supreme being in his response. […]
