UTG Carry On Family Legacy With ‘Skinny Jeans’ EP
Likkle Addi & Likkle Vybz Bring That UpTown Greatness As a new decade dawns in 2020, a new era in Jamaican music has arrived with the rise of UTG, also known as Uptown Greatness. Over the previous 10 years, Vybz Kartel set the standard as dancehall’s undisputed World Boss, re-branding his Portmore ends as “Di […]
Busy Signal Is “Blessed With Versatility” On ‘Parts of The Puzzle’
New Album Shows Off Turf President’s Creativity Busy Signal shows off the full range of his creativity on his long-awaited album Parts of the Puzzle which drops today on V.P. Records. Displaying his mastery of hardcore Dancehall, smooth Lovers Rock, and classic Roots Reggae, Busy also ventures into the Afrobeats space. The 17-track set opens […]
WATCH THIS: Bulby x Christopher Martin x Beenie Man “Lots of Signs” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Brand New Visuals Off The Master Blaster Album Originally recorded for Sugar Minott’s Youth Promotion label, “Lots of Sign” was one of those extra-special tracks that made Tenor Saw a legend of Jamaican Music. The song’s timeless message, encouraging listeners to “face reality all the time,” inspired producer and engineer extraordinaire Colin “Bulby York” to […]
Buju Banton Lays “Boom Bye Bye” Controversy To Rest
Gargamel Declares “Love and Hate can never Be friends,” Removes Decades-Old Song From Streaming Platforms Even before Buju Banton’s return home to Jamaica, there were signs that the Grammy-winning reggae icon was determined to make a fresh start. Three weeks prior to his release, the artist shared a statement on his Instagram making clear his […]
Riddim Salut Jamaica’s Bob Marley Tribute featuring Yaadcore and Fiyah Yout
First Riddim Salut Jamaica in New York On Sunday, February 10, deejays, clothing designers, artists, media personalities and dancers headed over to Lover’s Rock New York, for the highly anticipated, Riddim Salut Jamaica. Despite the threats of a snowstorm, the crowd was eager to experience this new event in the New York City area, which […]
Koffee Previews “Rapture” EP at Tuff Gong Studios
Koffee’s Music Makes “Everybody Lift Up Like Helicopter” Bob Marley’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios was the location for an exclusive preview of Koffee’s highly anticipated debut EP, Rapture. The artist born Mikayla Simpson—who just turned 19 last February 16–first popped up on Rebel Salute 2018 as a guest of Cocoa Tea and has been hot […]
HEAR THIS: Dennis Brown “No Man Is An Island” PREMIERE
Unreleased Classic off Fatis Tapes In The Oven Vol. 2 When a young Dennis Emannuel Brown made his way to Jamaica’s legendary Studio One, he sang songs that laid the foundation for his legacy as the Crown Prince of Reggae. One of the earliest gems he cut for Coxsone Dodd was “No Man Is An […]
K Queens: Dancehall Royalty
Dancehall’s Regal Twins Discuss Their Career and Their Collaborative New Single Twin sisters, Kaydine and Kerrine Francis, K Queens, have sung in close harmony from a young age. Sharing the stage for over a decade, K Queens have earned dancehall’s highest ratings. Their latest single “Jamdown Ranking” produced by Sugar Bear, on Rayvon’s GTC […]
An Evening with Stephen Marley… On a Mission
Tonight’s NYC Meet & Greet Will Benefit Ghetto Youths Foundation Stephen Marley’s acoustic tour stops in New York City tonight, and the evening at Sony Hall is shaping up be a real “Revelation Party.” Not only will Ragga be performing selections from his newly released album One Take: Acoustic Jams, but following the Nov. 15th […]
“Miss Pat” To Be Honored at Hummingbird Gala 2018
Tarrus Riley, Estelle, and Johnny Osbourne Star At American Friends of Jamaica Benefit Patricia Chin, the co-founder of V.P. Records, will be honored for achievements on behalf of Jamaican music and culture at this year’s Hummingbird Gala. Along with her late husband Vincent, Miss Pat established the music industry powerhouse that remains Miles Ahead in […]
WATCH THIS: Wayne Marshall ft. Tessane Chin & Ryan Mark “Glory To God” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Marsheezy and Jay Will Tap Into A Higher Power After months of having the biggest song out of Jamaica, Wayne Marshall has released the long-awaited music video for his smash hit “Glory To God.” Marshall’s gospel-infused song which includes vocals from a choir, his sister-in-law Tessanne Chin, and gospel artist Ryan Mark is a departure […]
Beres Hammond’s Mission: “To Shed Some Happiness In Some Dark Corners Of Your Mind”
Jamaica’s Number One Soul Man Speaks On His New Album Never Ending There’s an old saying that “Music alone shall live.” With that in mind, the title of Beres Hammond’s latest album rings true, even if the man who makes these amazing songs—as he has done for decades on top of decades—is in fact a […]