I-Octane Announces NYC Launch for “My Journey” Album
Conquer The Globe Movements Reach The Big Apple Next Week I-Octane stands at the crossroads between dancehall dominance and the international appeal of roots reggae. His sophomore album, My Journey, is a crucial move in the strategic development of his brand, recorded to bring balance to one of the genre’s most versatile acts. “After building a dancehall […]
Vybz Kartel Found Guilty of Murder
The Worlboss and Three Co-Defendants To Be Sentenced March 27 After spending two and half years behind bars, and beating the first of two murder cases, Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel has been found guilty in the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. He and his co-defendants—Shawn Campbell, known to dancehall fans as Shawn Storm, Kahira […]
Mavado, Popcaan, Blak Ryno & Diplo Speak on Kartel
As The World Awaits The Verdict In The WorlBoss’s Murder Trial, Friends and Associates Weigh In More than two and half years since Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel was taken into custody on a ganja charge, the final verdict in Kartel’s final court case is expected soon. Charged with the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, […]
HEAR THIS: Wayne Wonder “It’s Legendary” Mixtape
Wayne Wonder Drops A Blazing New Mixtape Grammy nominated reggae superstar Wayne Wonder returned to Jamaica to promote the release of his brand new mixtape entitled “Its Legendary.” On why he decided to head home to promote the mixtape Wonder said: “Right now I’m in the island to turn up the promotion on a number […]
The Evolution of Lieutenant Stitchie
Interview & New Music From The Dancehall Governor Turned Gospel Artist Twenty-five years after he became the first Jamaican dancehall star to drop an album for a major U.S. record label with his debut album The Governor (Warner/Atlantic), Lieutenant Stitchie continues to govern our thoughts. He delivered an electric performance at Rebel Salute, 2014 and released […]
Boomshots Cosign: Why Beres Hammond Should Win Best Reggae Album Grammy And Why He Probably Won’t
The soulful voice of Beres Hammond, the “Otis Redding of Reggae,” has captured our full attention since his 1976 Willie Lindo produced debut “Soul Reggae.” Now, with his 26th studio album, One Love, One Life (VP records), nominated for a “Best Reggae Album” Grammy (the second nomination of his remarkable career), Beres provides the ultimate love experience […]
Reggae Grammy Nominees Announced For 2013
The Music Industry’s Highest Honor Will Go To One of These Five Reggae Acts If there’s one thing reggae fans love to complain about it’s the Grammy Awards. Well today the nominees for Best Reggae Album category have been revealed, and let’s just say there’s going to be some more lively debates going on. Check […]
Top 10 Nelson Mandela Reggae Selections
Singers and Players of Instruments Pay Tribute to the Late Great South African Hero Despite his advanced age, the news of Nelson Mandela’s passing came as a terrible shock today. Perhaps that is because the South African leader had become a living icon of human rights and endurance in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. […]
Bunji Garlin Wins 2013 Soul Train Award For Best International Performance
The Viking Of Soca Claims His Prize Trinidadian soca star Bunji Garlin takes home the 2013 Soul Train Award for Best International Performance with the meteoric hit “Differentology.”
HEAR THIS: Lady Saw “Lef Dancehall”
Forget What You Heard—The Queen Is Still Standing Tall You already know when a Lady Saw track turns up in your inbox you need to listen to that ASAP. But when the title of the song is “Lef Dancehall,” you’d better make sure you’re working with a high-speed connection because that tune is top priority. The […]
WATCH THIS: Tessane Chin “Stronger” on The Voice
Jamaican Singing Sensation Wins Knockout Round The first time he heard Tessanne Chin sing, Adam Levine told her she could easily win the whole thing. And after this week’s Knockout Round, she took a step closer to fulfilling Adam’s prophecy. The Jamaican chanteuse went up against Ashley DuBose and blew her out the frame with […]
HEAR THIS: Mad Professor “Medusa’s Tail”
Ariwa Posse Announces “The Roots of Dubstep Tour” The legendary UK dub producer will be setting off to the other side of the Atlantic for a tour of the U.S. kicking off this coming Monday in Burlington Vermont. Setting up his Ariwa Sounds studio at home in 1979, the youth born Neil Fraser had an early fascination […]