Reasoning with Capleton: “Music Is A Mission”
Throwback Q&A with The Prophet • New York City 2000 A.D. I had been listening to Capleton for years before I got the chance to interview him at Def Jam Records offices on Varick Street in Manhattan. He sat smoking beedies and a spliff with his manager Stuart Brown a.k.a. African Star in the record […]
HEAR THIS: ZJ Liquid x Vybz Kartel “Forever” PREMIERE
A Brand New Modern Classic Off The Producer’s MSquared Album ZJ Liquid’s career has progressed through many stages. The “Zip Jock” who’s famous for his next-level mixes on the top Jamaican radio station Zip FM was once known as “Lippo” when he was coming up in Montego Bay. Every Wednesday he used to hold a vibes at Pier One, […]
WATCH THIS: Unified Highway ft. Busy Signal “My Only” Official Music Video
Cali Reggae Duo Taps The Turf Prez Rebelution frontman, Eric Rachmany, and DJ/producer Amp Live are definitely on to something with their side project Unified Highway. Ever since Boomshots premiered their video for “My Space” in January the response to their genre-bending sonic alchemy has been overwhelming. “This album is actually pretty diverse,” Eric told […]
HEAR THIS: Vanessa Bling “Worst” + Instagram Video
Gaza Slim Takes “Work” Remix To The Next Level With Instagram Video Rumor has it that Rihanna’s chart-topping dancehall smash “Work” was inspired by a certain ex boyfriend who “took the heart on her sleeve for decoration.” In her new yardstyle refix (produced by Markus) the artist formerly known as Gaza Slim takes Rihanna’s “Work” […]
WATCH THIS: Noah Landale “Jamaica” Official Music Video PREMIERE
The Rising Of A New Voice Out of JA By Way of The UK Dividing his time between London, England and his Jamaican birthplace, singer Noah Landale has developed a cosmopolitan approach to reggae that encompasses various influences and has a multi-generational appeal. His current single “Can’t Let Go,” produced by London-based Andre Solid for […]
How Busy Signal “Everybody Move” Wound Up in That LG Smartphone Ad
Chicago Ad Agency Energy BBDO Explains Why They Chose The Turf Prez For Their Cool New Spot Turn on any radio station in the world for thirty minutes right now and you’re guaranteed to hear tropical house dancehall tracks by Rihanna/Drake and Justin “Natty Dread” Bieber/Skrillex. But thankfully the current boom in Jamaican music is […]
WATCH THIS: K’Coneil “Hot Like You” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Nothing Beats A Fly Chick In A Fast Whip We first noticed K’Coneil when he dropped “Me One,” a humorous counteraction to Dexta Daps’ “7Eleven.” Since then the MoBay-born singer who attended college in the U.S.—and once sang at Madison Square Garden as part of a contemporary gospel group—has carved out his own lane within […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa “The Champ” x “Big Bumper” Official Music Video PREMIERE
“Crouching Tiger Meets Kill Bill Meets Jamaica Booty Pageant” Tifa’s visuals are always next level, and this medley video featuring two songs—”The Champ” produced by Zj Chrome on the The Champ Riddim & “Big Bumper” on Birch’s Moskato Riddim (both distributed by the might 21st Hapilos Digital)—is no exception. Shot on location in Kingston Jamaica […]
HEAR THIS: Jesse Royal “Silent River”
The Palace Pikney’s Lyrics Run Deep Opening with a sample of Horsemouth’s speech from the classic Jamaican midnight movie Rockers, Jesse Royal’s latest single, “Silent River” runs as deep as its title suggests. “We step through the valley of death without fear,” he rhymes in his trademark melodic flow, “Lion nuh join squabble with eagle […]
Morgan Heritage Embarks On “So Amazing” U.S. Tour
The Grammy Family Brings Laza Morgan & Jemere Morgan Along For Support After twenty-plus years making real roots rock reggae music, Morgan Heritage took home a richly deserved Grammy Award this year. Their self-produced set Strictly Roots won the award for Best Reggae Album, outpacing strong competition from the likes of Jah Cure, Luciano, Barrington […]
Jah 9 Announces Summer Tour Dates
From the U.S. to Canada, Europe to Africa Get those steamers ready. Jah9 is taking her powerful stage show on the road this Summer in support of a new album, set to drop when the weather gets hotter. If you haven’t caught the empress live & direct she is definitely a must-see. The new dates […]
HEAR THIS: Bongo Herman “Drum of Long Story”
Mek Rolling Stone Dem Know—Half The Story Has Never Been Told Just the other day Rolling Stone published a list of the supposed Greatest Drummers of All Time. Carlton Barrett of the Hippy Boys—a two-man duo comprising him and his brother Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who once backed Scratch Perry at the Black Ark and […]