Interview: Reasoning With Ziggy Marley
Executive Producer of Marley Documentary Speaks On His Vision For The Film, And Its Biggest Surprise The long-awaited, critically acclaimed documentary Marley had its L.A. premiere last night, with a Jamaican debut scheduled for Thursday April 19th in Kingston’s Emancipation Park. And then on April 20—which also happens to be both America’s unofficial ganja holiday and Stephen Marley’s […]
K’Naan Speaks On #StopKony Mania
The Somali Rapper, Singer, and Activist Raises Questions About Do-Gooders Like Invisible Children The most viral video in history is a 30-minute documentary called “Stop Kony.” The horrific clip about an African warlord with an army of child soldiers and underage prostitutes was viewed over 100 million times in a week, generating millions of dollars […]
Reasoning With Monty Alexander
The Grammy-Nominated Jamaican Jazz Master Nices Up The Blue Note With 50 years of making music and some 70 records under his belt, the Jamaican-born and world-renowned pianist Monty Alexander has finally received his first Grammy nomination. His live album Harlem-Kingston Express got the nod for the Best Reggae Album this year. Alexander is considered […]
HEAR THIS: Clive Chin’s Pure Scorcher Mix
Rinsing Randy’s Rarities At The Radio Lily Launch January 28, 2012 The very first night Radio Lily began broadcasting the people’s music from Miss Lily’s Variety at the corner of Houston and Sullivan Streets in New York City, we had to come with something special. So we sent for the inimitable Mr. Clive Chin of […]
David Rodigan Receives Royal Honor
Reggae Radio Legend To Join “Most Excellent Order Of British Empire” Congratulations to David Rodigan, the legendary UK radio personality who will receive a royal order of chivalry, becoming a member of the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” for his contributions to broadcasting. Rodigan has represented all forms of reggae music on British […]
Game, Daz Dillinger & Snoop in Australia
Supafest Flashback Brought To You By The Makers Of Good Fred Oil Listening to Game’s mind-blowing #REDAlbum brought back memories of Supafest this past Spring.
Reasoning With I-Octane Part 1
How I Octane became the hottest new artist in Jamaica Feb 2011 Transcript Hilton Garden in by JFK Airport I HEARD YOU JUST MASHED UP REBEL SALUTE. Well Rebel Salute was a great show, great show. Very very very very great performance. I came out on top for this year. The three best performance for […]
WATCH THIS: Buju Banton Video Mix
Nothing Left To Say But Let The Music Play… Special request to the Gargamel and his entire family.
WATCH THIS: Distant Relatives In Jamrock
Jr. Gong & Nas Go From Hope Road To Trenchtown To The Promised Land Since we find ourselves in that powerful week between Dennis Brown and Bob Marley’s birthdays, it seemed only right to take it back to the Rock. Shout to the homie B+ of Mochilla fame, who put together this tasty Jamaica travelogue […]
HEAR THIS: Dennis Brown “Children Of Israel”
Foundation Selection For The Crown Prince’s Born Day Born 54 years ago today in Kingston Jamaica, Dennis Brown rose to become the undisputed Crown Prince of Reggae music.
Reasoning With Bushman ‘Bout The Bush Doctor
Why The Man Who Sang “Call The Hearse” Respects The Stepping Razor Last night BUSHMAN celebrated the release of his new album Bushman Sings The Bush Doctor on V.P. Records. Here the dancehall roots singer responsible for Certified Boomshots like “Call The Hearse” and “Fire Pon a Weakheart” talks about how Steelie & Clevie first […]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: “Phat Punani” or “Want Yuh Body”?
Which Version of Leftside’s Tune Is Badder: The Raw or The Remix? This past June KeepLeft Records released the raw, uncut version of “Phat Punani” a tune that set dancefloors on fire. The song’s unforgettable hook displayed Leftside’s bold sexuality as well as his trademark start-stop cadence. But the producer/artist was just getting started….