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If you are like many people, the first person who comes to mind when thinking of Jamaican music is Bob Marley. However, Jamaican music transcends well beyond this one musical legend. Jamaica has a strong history in music stretching back to its roots, which was primarily based on drum beats and chants with a touch of European influence. Today, Jamaican music encompasses not only these roots but the influence of many genres of music, and serves as an influence in […]

Internationally celebrated roots reggae troubadour Andru Branch has united some of Jamaica’s greatest reggae legends. On the eve of his brand new album Step Into The Light comes the dawn of the HALFWAY TREE ALL STARS Studio One pioneer, Soul Vendor Brian “Bassie” Atkinson on bass. Original Hit Squad drummer Tony “Raffa” White on drums. Toots & the Maytals’ Bernie Pitters on keyboards. Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers’ Earl “Chinna” Smith on guitar. Original Halfway Tree guitarist Tomaz “Moose” […]

Perfect thinks that the popular dance, called 'Swag', has what he considers to be 'questionable' movements. He even went as far as to record a song about the dance. In the chorus of the song, Perfect deejays, Swag but nuh shake yuh bottom/Nuh man, nuh man, nuh shake yuh bottom. He goes on to say in the first verse, Dem seh swag inna di dance now swag inna di ting/But mi wonda weh some young man guh learn swaggering/Dem a […]

January 31, 2011: The name Mz Vodka Entertainment, is the synergy of the word vodka, a premium liquor usually associated with a free spirited nature, also known for its diversity and Mz (Miss) usually used to show respect or sophistication. Hence Mz Vodka aims to give an elite flare to the entertainment industry particularly the party scene. We aim to be more than just promotional girls; we also wish to keep events. Right now our main focus is doing promotions […]

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" leads the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including best picture and acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush. "This story has struck such a rich resonant chord with audiences of all ages, which is very exciting — to have your work honored by your industry peers is even better," Rush said in a statement. Also nominated for best picture Tuesday were the psychosexual thriller "Black […]

Always an audience favorite, RiseUp, a documentary on the Jamaican underground music scene, has toured festivals and special events around the world screening in over 25 countries and winning awards such as the AFI/DISCOVERY SILVERDOCS Best Music Documentary Award. The film transcends genre and niche, seamlessly weaving three distinct stories into one inspiring feature-length movie that is both dramatic and vibrantly explosive. Upon viewing the film at a private screening on the Island, Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records and […]