WATCH THIS: Giants of Lovers Rock
Fresh From London: Reshma B Interviews Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Peter Hunnigale, and More Reggae may have been born in Jamaica, but these days it’s a worldwide phenomenon. And the first place it spread was toEngland, where Jamaicans abroad created their own unique sound that came to be known as Lovers Rock. One of the […]
WATCH THIS: Beres Hammond & Friends Live In London
Beres Welcomes Romain Virgo and Tarrus Riley Onstage At Wembley Arena, And They All Chat With RGAT On the final night of the Beres & Friends tour at London’s Wembley Arena, Beres invites Romain Virgo onstage to perform “Can’t Sleep” and bigs up the young singer to the fullest. But that’s not all. Beres also […]
INTERVIEW: Up Close With Kehv
Find Out Why They Call Him “The Prince Of Reggae Soul” Kehv is a soulful reggae artist who’s been doing his thing for quite some time now—almost a decade to be exact. You may not know his name yet but pay attention: Kehv has international appeal and fans across the globe. We’re going to give […]
Beres Hammond Set To Drop New Album
The Double Disc “One Love, One Life” Will Show Both Sides of Hammond’s Artistry A new Beres Hammond release is always cause for celebration. From love songs like “What One Dance Can Do” and “Tempted To Touch” to reality tunes like “Warriors Don’t Cry” and “Putting Up Resistance” the maestro’s catalog runs the gamut of […]
THROWBACK: Garnet Silk “Nothing Can Divide Us” Live
The Archangel Testifies To The Power of Love From “Splashing Dashing” to “Mama Africa” to the “Lion Roars,” Garnet Silk blessed us with some amazing records during his brief, brilliant time on earth. The LPs and 45s trace the outlines of a stellar career, but if you never got the chance to experience Garnet live, […]
Damian Marley Stole My Heart
“Affairs Of The Heart” Might Just Be The Realest Love Song Ever “Affairs Of The Heart“…that’s something the entire universe can relate to. We all love, and no matter how tough people act, we all get mushy on the inside when we think about the object(s) of our affection.
HEAR THIS: Cocoa Tea & D’Angel “Love Is”
Cocoa Tea Makes His Case But D’Angel Nuh Easy At All In the latest release from his own Roaring Lion label, Cocoa Tea flings down some sweet lyrics, pleading his case to rest in D’Angel’s nest. But this girl isn’t so easily impressed. I have a feeling she may be playing hard to get. Go […]
WATCH THIS: Lutah Fyah ft. Lady G “This Love”
This Is What It Looks Like: Lutan and Lady G Link For A Lovers Duet Lutan Fyah and Lady G join forces for a sweet lovers duet on Breadback Productions’ slow-burning Longlife Riddim. Just like the love they’re singing about, this tune is total niceness.
WATCH THIS: Ilhame ft. Ky-Mani Marley “Still Waiting” Video
French Moroccan Beauty Flips The Classic Marley Love Song From A Female Point of View Ilhame is a Paris native with Moroccan roots and an outernational vision. “Still Waiting” is the first single from her debut album Just Wish It, due this summer. llhame (pronounced Eel-um) captures the feeling of Bob’s original with her own soulful, […]
HEAR THIS: Wilfred Limonious “Young Love”
Who Knew That Dancehall’s Greatest Graphic Artist Was A Wicked Singer Too? When Matt Goias sent me this tune via email the subject line read simply “Peep The Singer,” I had no idea what to make of it. On first listen “Young Love” sounded like just another reggae rarity — a slightly randy lover’s rock […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Soulja Girl”
Brand New Gully Gaad For The Girls—”She’s The One I Bust My K With” “I’m her Romeo, she’s my Juliet,” Mavado sings on this exclusive leak from his DJ Khaled project. Soaring vocals, epic echo and a touch of steel drum synths—voila! Something sweet and smooth for the ladies. And of course a true Soulja […]
WATCH THIS: Amy Winehouse “Our Day Will Come”
The Lioness Roars So Sweetly On This Romantic Cover Version “Amy always said, ‘Hey we need a reggae song for this album,’” the singer’s longtime friend and producer Salaam Remi said earlier this week at a listening session for the forthcoming album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, which kicks off with a bright & bouncy reggae version […]