HEAR THIS: Mink Jo ft. Konshens “No Friend Zone”
Who’s That Girl? This tune is the first we’ve heard of Mink Jo. All we can say for sure is that the Jamaican chanteuse is easy on the eyes—and she and Konshens definitely have some, um, creative chemistry bubbling on this track, courtesy of Dre Day Productions. Something about her voice sure sounds familiar. Critics […]
HEAR THIS: Ricky Blaze “Mighty”
FME Capo On Some Next Flex—Again. Try & Keep Up! Sparking his spliff at the top of his latest track, Rick Bleezy re-introduces himself: “My name is Ricky Blaze—baddest bumbaclaat producer.” Not that he requires any intro. You already know this is the man responsible for dancehall bangers like Ding Dong’s “Badman Forward” and Gyptian’s […]
HEAR THIS: Cocoa Tea “Stay In School”
Ting A Ling A Ling, School Bell Ah Ring ”There is a lack of consciousness from what the music used to be,” says the legendary Cocoa Tea. “it’s becoming what it is not to be.” But rather than criticizing or complaining, the singer is fighting back with word sound and power. “If one of my […]
WATCH THIS: Busy Signal “Text Message” Live
Turf Prez Previews Hard-Hitting Track From His Next Album on Jamaican TV Down near the end of a recent interview about his charitable endeavors, Busy Signal casually dropped some big news: the Turf Prezident has a double album in the works. “We haven’t finalised the name yet,” he told the Jamaica Observer, “but we’re looking at about August-September. In the meantime, we’re […]
WATCH THIS: Cham “I’m Too Hot!” Official Music Video
The Kid Is Back. Deal With It. Cham has never been lacking in the confidence department. But in his new video the swag is just disgusting. Pushing a Rolls-Royce through South Beach? Stop it! But don’t get it twisted: “Even though me have the Ghost and the Phantom,” the DJ chats. “Still haffi keep me […]
HEAR THIS: Stylo G vs. Gully Bop “Who She Want?”
It’s a Dancehall Dilemma: Experience vs. Youth? The G or the Bop? “Right now me feel good, how me come a England and them just embrace me,” states JA sensation Gully Bop as the DJ continues his rise from sufferation and obscurity to the top of the game. “Big big BBC radio a play Gully […]
Jacob Miller: Rockers Forever
Thirty Five Years Ago Today Reggae Music Lost A Great Soldier On this day in 1980 legendary #reggae singer Jacob “Killer” Miller died in a tragic car accident on Hope Road in Kingston Jamaica. “I was sitting with my father in Hope Road when he heard the news on Sunday,” recalls Rohan Marley. “Jacob and […]
Reasoning with Father Metro
Metro Media Top Selector Talks Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise Sound Clash on the Sea Jimmy Metro, aka Haldane James, took over Metro Media in 1976 after the sound’s original founder, Lou Gooden, emigrated from the island. Building up the sound’s following in the Woodford Park area of central Kin, Jimmy had a great ear […]
Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise to Host First Ever Soundclash on the Sea
Mighty Crown vs Metro Media vs Bass Odyssey—Some Selector Get Chuck Overboard From the moment Jr. Gong first announced the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, the concept was clearly a game-changer. Bringing an outernational audience of reggae lovers on board a luxury liner with a stellar lineup of reggae and dancehall talent made last year’s […]
Boris Gardiner Is A Star
The First Voice Heard on Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Is An Old-School Jamaican Legend When Kendrick Lamar’s eagerly anticipated album To Pimp A Butterfly dropped unexpectedly last weekend, it was streamed 9.6 million times the first day alone, breaking the record for the most streams per day in Spotify history. The first voice all those […]
WATCH THIS: Konshens “Jah Never Leave My Side” Official Music Video
Nah Tell No Lie, Konshens Haffi Give Thanks to the Most High As the late great Tenor Saw once sang, life is one big road with lots of signs. It’s tempting to imagine that everything would be easier if you were rich or famous—as if money and fame would solve all the problems in life. […]
WATCH THIS: Jo Mersa “Rock and Swing” Official Music Video
Brand New Visuals From The Young Raggamuffin Jo Mersa continues to step up lyrical game as he trods forward amongst his father Ragga and uncle Zilla. Bob Marley’s 23-year-old grandson is emerging as a wicked DJ who’s blazing his own trail with a fresh youthful approach that still respects the family legacy. His new video—shot by […]