WATCH THIS: Jemere Morgan “International Love” Official Music Video
Dada’s Son Gives The Ladies Something Sweet Off His New Mixtape Jemere Morgan is just like every teenage boy in that he loves to play basketball and Xbox, listens to music, go to the movies and hang out with his friends. However there is one aspect of his life that is not so typical and that […]
HEAR THIS: Bunny Rugs “Alone Again”
A Lost Session With Sly & Robbie Comes To Light This morning’s email contained a rare gift for all reggae lovers to cherish: a message from Guillaume Bougard, sharing this never-before-heard recording of the melancholy ballad “Alone Again” voiced the late great Bunny Rugs backed by Sly & Robbie. “Bunny Rugs recorded ‘Alone Again’ in 2010 […]
The Queen of Reggae Gets Her Groove On at Groovin’ In The Park
“This is My Moment,” said Marcia Griffiths, “And I’m Gonna Live It.” Marcia Griffiths, the undisputed Queen of reggae, hit Jamaica Queens NYC to celebate 50 years in the music biz at Groovin in the Park this June 29. Now in its 4th year, Groovin in the Park is an upscale affair that attracted 25,000 […]
Reasoning with Alborosie: “Everybody Receive The Music Nice”
Albo’s Got a New Album Featuring All-Star Duets When the Italian-born reggae singer Alborosie is not touring the world, he makes his home in Jamaica, where he spends most of his time in his studio. The latest product of his labors is the album Specialist Presents: Alborosie & Friends, a collection of his duets with […]
Japanese Melodica Master Anna i Talks Augustus Pablo and His “Far East Style”
Classical Piano Lessons At Age Eight Didn’t Thrill Her, Then She Discovered Augustus Pablo July 1st marks the 20th anniversary of International Reggae Day a celebration of the global impact of Jamaica’s musical culture. And there’s no greater representative than Tokyo-born Anna i. She always loved music, so at the age of eight her parents gave her classical […]
HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas ft. Latty J “Who Rule”
Vegas Latty Wage A Classic Battle of the Sexes—Inna Dancehall Style Dancehall superstar Mr. Vegas links with his protege Latty J for a classic battle of the sexes inna dancehall style. Flipping Shabba’s “Twice My Age” riddim, Vegas and Latty go line for line as they try to prove who really rules the world—or at least […]
WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Your Eyes” Official Music Video
Octane’s Latest Video Is Something Special For The Ladies In comes the official music video for I-Octane’s single from the ‘Sex mate riddim’ produced by Markus Records. Directed by BlingBlang, edited by Jamar and Paul Davis, the visuals unfold in the lush mountains above Jamaica as Octane takes his lady to higher heights. Feast your eyes. Video After […]
Spice Speaks on “So Mi Like It,” Rappin’ with Busta Rhymes and Ragga Ragga Ragga 2014
Reshma B Kicks It With Spice And Gets To How Grace Hamilton Likes It Mad Gyal Spice is on top of her game right now. With the official video for her sexy smash hit “So Mi Like It” racking up millions of Vevo views, rap legend Busta Rhymes jumping on the official remix, and not one but three […]
Reasoning with Machel Montano “You’ve Got To Be Yourself”
After (Almost) 33 Years in The Game, The King of Soca Tells Reshma B How He Stays Fly If you don’t know Machel Montano, you don’t know soca. He was nine years old the first time he represented Trinidad & Tobago at Madison Square Garden, and since that time he’s dominated the soca scene from […]
Air Supply’s Lord Graham Russell On The Group’s Jamaican Fanbase: “It Really Took Us By Surprise.”
Why Are These Two ’80s Pop Stars Headlining One of New York’s Biggest Reggae Festivals This Sunday? This Sunday June 29th, Roy Wilkins Park will feel more like Jamaica West Indies than Jamaica Queens. On that day thousands of reggae fans will converge for Groovin’ In The Park, New York’s most upscale summer music festival, […]
HEAR THIS: Jah Cure “Life We Live”
“Natural Mystic Is In The Air, Bob Marley Said Have No Fear, Everything Is Gonna Be Alright” Every so often Jah Cure blesses us with one of those anthems—a song so good that it’s basically guaranteed to play from now until Kingdom Come. Today must be one of those days, because we just can’t stop […]
WATCH THIS: Nyla “Body Calling” Official Music Video
Remember Nyla From Brick and Lace? Her Love Is Even Wickeder Brick & Lace first stepped in the game as a three girl sister act. Nyanda, Nailah, and Tasha Thorbourne brought a fusion of dancehall and R&B with just the right blend of sugar and spice. Tasha would eventually move behind the scenes, helping her sisters […]