A Musical Response to Injustice
Lyrics for a Perilous Time This is a reflective Sabbath, with the killing of two African American males by police officers. What followed was an uproar on social media and peaceful protests across the United States. The recorded narratives of “what happened” reveal the loss of human life for trivial reasons such as a routine […]
WATCH THIS: Micah Shemaiah featuring Rassi Hardknocks “Legal” Official Music Video
Check out the new video for “Legal” with Cameos from Yaadcore, Keida and Exile Di Brave The decriminalization of marijuana remains a huge topic of interest for reggae music in 2016. Reggae has always been a medium for social commentary and these lyrics reflect global changes regarding this plant. The highly anticipated visual for the Uncle […]
Remembering “The People’s Champion” -Muhammad Ali
A Champion of All Champions According to Matthew 22:14, “many are called but few are chosen.” Born in the first month of the year, in Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. seemed to be destined for greatness. He began his boxing journey at 12 years old and by 22 years old, he was the World […]
WATCH THIS: Shanique Marie ft. Cali P “Coconut Jelly Man” Official Music Video
An Ode to the Coconut Jelly Man Shanique Marie is preparing for relaunch of her debut EP Uno in a deluxe edition this summer and is excited about the possibilities. Her incendiary single, “Coconut Jelly Man” featuring Cali P, first released in November 2015, is seeing another steep rise in popularity as the warm weather approaches […]
Through A Mother’s Eyes
A Mother’s Eyes Are Windows To God’s Love Who can forget the scene in Passion of the Christ, when Mary runs towards baby Jesus who has fallen on the floor and in the same manner runs towards her son as he faces his divine destiny? There is no love like a mother’s love and we look […]
The Sweetest Taboo
Tuning Into The Sweetest Taboo by Sade Adu Sade Adu continues to leave listeners in awe of her music. From the release of her debut single in 1985, a jazzy song about a player aptly titled, “Smooth Operator” to “The Moon and the Sky” 2011 remix featuring Jay-Z, who insinuates that he is the father, […]
Mother’s Day Special Event: Reggae Bowl
A Thoughtful Event for Mothers and The Community At Large The “Reggae Bowl” is a food and music event that will be held at the Ital Kitchen in Brooklyn, New York, this Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 8, 2016. This celebration of Mothers will promote a healthy lifestyle through its various components; serving up sweet reggae music, […]
Purple Haze Playlist: Keida, Sizzla, Wiz Khalifa, Marlon Asher and More!
Songs For Deep Thought and Meditation The color is purple, signifying a richness in color or potency. Purple lyrics have a wealth of consciousness that takes you to higher heights. Most of the songs were selected for purple lyrics or purple live performances in studio or concert that etch an indelible mark on the canvas […]
Healthy Heart Playlist: Popcaan, Jesse Royal, Gaza Slim and More!
The Lyrics We Listen To Affect The Beat of Our Hearts The music of the body is the heart beat. A healthy heart depends on good nutrition and exercise. However, in terms of overall homeostasis, emotional and spiritual factors also affect the heart. If one is scared, the sympathetic nervous system reacts in a “flight […]
Rihanna’s Fashion Forward Design
Music and Fashion Icon Creates An Original Style For Puma As Puma’s Global Brand Ambassador and Puma’s Women’s Creative Director, Rihanna designed and customized variations of Classic Puma Sneakers. Her Suede and Platform Creeper sold out instantaneously and the sneaker brand saw a 40% rise in overall sales. In 2016, Rihanna took her creative direction […]
A First Class Reggae Song: Half Pint “Substitute Lover”
A Song With The Clever Interpolation of A Reworded Nursery Rhyme Tonight, we “Wheel and Pull Back” the hands of time to a song that touched the hearts of many in 1992 and continues to play with heart strings in 2016. Lindon Andrew Roberts aka Half Pint developed his vocals singing in the choir as […]
Eye of A Tiger: New Song Highlights The Style of Reggae Veteran Tiger
New Twin of Twins Song Shines A Bright Light On Tiger’s Classic “When” “Bun Again” by Twin of Twins comments on tumultuous relationships in dancehall. Mr. Vegas, Foota Hype and Gully Bop are featured in the video, along with their close encounters with infidelity and domestic violence. The song discusses these serious topics in a satirical […]