HEAR THIS: Meleku “What to Make”
Sizzla Kalonji’s Son Links With XTM Nation & Keeps The Fire Blazing Asking the musical question “What to make of this world,” Meleku, the son of Sizzla Kalonji, steps forward on his own quest for wisdom, knowledge and overstanding. Continuing a multi-generational collaboration, Meleku has linked up with Kareem “Remus” Burrell, son of legendary producer […]
HEAR THIS: Akae Beka “Like Rhyme”
Vaughn Benjamin’s Poetry In Song A master of word play, Vaughn Benjamin (Akae Beka), the prolific songwriter of Midnite Band, supersedes our expectations on his recent solo album, “Portals,” I-grade Records. This July, the artist from St. Croix trods out for the “Portals Summer Tour.” Manager, Preston Powell predicts that venues will be bursting at […]
WATCH THIS: Omari Banks ft. Duane Stephenson “System Set” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Omari Fights The Right Fight The quest for wisdom knowledge and overstanding is not about having all the answers. The real major key—shout to DJ Khaled—is asking the right questions. The Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Emmanuel Brown, once sang a song that asked “Do you know what it means to have a revolution?” Elsewhere […]
HEAR THIS: Jah 9 “Humble Mi”
Tune in to Jah9’s Frequency A few months ago, Jah9 performed a new song for one of BBC 1Xtra’s Jamaica live sessions, voicing out at Anchor Studios in Kingston. The official version of the song is here and it’s evey bit as powerful as that version. “Try to be humble cause blessed are the meek,” […]
RIDDIM UP: The “Different Eyes” Juggling
A Warm & Easy Reality Set Featuring Jahmiel, Vershon, Sizzla & Delly Ranx Over the past half century or so Jamaican music has evolved through so many different styles and sounds that it can sometimes be hard to discern the various strands of musical DNA. From mento and calypso to jazz and bluebeat on through […]
HEAR THIS: Chronixx “Out Deh”
Straight Outta Spaintown Teased on the masterful Roots & Chalice mixtape released earlier this year, the official full length version of the latest Chronixx single to touch the road is here. “Out Deh” showcases Di Steam Ministah hitching a ride upon the Shiah Records’ rugged “Lion Paw” riddim with a true king of the jungle […]
HEAR THIS: Jahmiel “Different Eyes” PREMIERE
The Powerful Title Cut From Pure Music’s “Different Eyes” Juggling Hailing from Portmore, Jahmiel Foster found his musical calling from early out, and has since carved out a niche as one of modern reggae’s most exciting new voices. Building on the success of his 2015 breakthrough “Gain The World,” Jahmiel and the Quantanium camp are […]
HEAR THIS: M.I.A. “Ola (Foreign Friend)”
New Music From A Bad Gyal “Bandit” Who Does It Well Maya “Mathangi” Arulpragasam dropped this frenetic banger a few weeks back with the following caption: TO ALL MY FLYPIRATES and DJS – THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT !!!! LIVE FROM THE MEXICAN BORDER OLA !!!! MIA ON THE WAVES. Judging from the artist’s recent tweets, […]
WATCH THIS: I-Voltage “Hustler” Official Music Video
Video After The Jump… Rising reggae singer I-Voltage livicates this tune to all the hard-working people who hustle every day to put food on the table and support their families. The ones who create their own job, cause they know they’re not gonna tief and rob. From the bag juice man to the high grade […]
WATCH THIS: Chino McGregor & Stephen McGregor “Zero Tolerance” Official Music Video
Chino & Di Genius Stirring Up Some Revolutionary Sounds Just because they haven’t been dominating the JA juggling like one time, don’t sleep on the Big Ship Crew. Di Genius has been keeping busy on the production tip, making hits with UK Afrobeat star Fuse ODG and earning a Grammy nomination for his work on […]
Macka B Drops Science At Rebel Salute:
From Vegetarianism to Marijuana Reform to Mosquito-Borne Viruses—Not To Mention “Bop and Chin”
The UK Lyrics Machine Was In Rare Form at Rebel Salute 2016 We’ve said ti before and we nah stop say it—when it comes to booking a fresh lineup of artists, Rebel Salute rules every time. Where else are you going to get a full set from Macka B? Faithful listeners of Mutabaruka’s Cutting Edge […]
HEAR THIS: Sizzla, Popcaan & Teflon “Way Out”
The Song May Sound Sweet, But The Judgment Will Not Be Nice Not Nice established his name building tracks for Vybz Kartel and the Portmore Empire. He went on to produce major hits for artists like Alkaline and Spice—whose “So Mi Like It” was voiced on his “Boom Box” riddim. While he’s best know for […]