HEAR THIS: Richie Stephens “Let’s Dance”
Crucial Steely & Clevie Production Rescued From The Hard Drive When veteran musicians and connoisseurs of great music speak of the “good old days” there is an unfortunate tendency among some younger heads to roll their eyes and tune out. But what if they really don’t make em like they used to? How will the […]
Sizzla Scorches New York City
The King of Kings Mashes Down B.B. Kings Outside the weather was watery, but pure fire blazed inside B.B. King Blues Club & Grill as Sizzla Kalonji took the stage of the storied Times Square centralized venue for the very first time early morning on October 22. In contrast to his previous New York City […]
Reasoning with Jack Scorpio: “Good Music Come In Like The Bible”
Heartical Words of Wisdom From the Founder of Black Scorpio Sound System And Record Label Among the many icons, legends and superstars we were able to link up at Irie Jam’s recent 23 anniversary celebration concert was elder statesman Jack Scorpio of Black Scorpio sound. A giant in the industry and among men, this powerful […]
Peter Tosh Unchained: “I’m Not A Politician, But I Suffer The Consequences”
Don’t Sleep—The Stepping Razor Is Still Dangerous “If you wanna live,” sang PETER TOSH beneath a full moon at Kingston, Jamaica’s National Stadium, “treat me good.” Standing firm as lightning flashed over the stage, the man called Stepping Razor spat bitter truths and ganja smoke in the faces of Prime Minister Michael Manley, opposition leader […]
Clive Hunt Pays Tribute to Bobby Ellis
Legendary Producer Remembers Jamaica’s Late Great Hornsman One of Jamaica’s most accomplished musicians, trumpet master Bobby Ellis, died on Tuesday at the University Hospital of the West Indies. The Jamaica Observer reports that he was admitted in late September suffering from pneumonia. During his 84 years on earth, Bobby Ellis and his trusty horn made […]
WATCH THIS: Lutan Fyah “Sweet Trichomes” Official Music Video
Brand New Visuals Fi Di Ganja Man Dem Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica Lutan Fyah studied architecture and played professional football before launching into a music career in 1999. Cutting early records for Buju Banton’s Gargamel label, he would go on to collab with such culturally inclined artists as Lucinano and Turbulence. On his latest […]
Reasoning With The Ranks:
“Every day, another star is born from the ghetto. A star isn’t born from the hills and society either. It’s from the ghetts that the youth dem ah push up.”
In Honor of Shabba’s Order of Distinction, We Present An In-Depth Interview with the Dancehall Emperor “Triumphant,” said Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon, better known to music lovers as Shabba Ranks. “Dat a my feeling right now because, as my mother used to tell me from I was little, hard work does pay off.” The dancehall […]
HEAR THIS: Courtney John “Strangers”
Warm & Easy Modern Vintage Groove With An Undeniable Edge of Tension Courtney John’s distinctive falsetto sets an enigmatic mood on this ominous dubwise selection. with uniqueness that simply radiates. The singer who brought us Made in Jamaica five years ago jetted to Paris to work on his forthcoming album, also entitled Strangers, scheduled for […]
WATCH THIS: Kabaka Pyramid “Kabaka vs. Pyramid” Official Music Video
Accurate Lyricist Drops Battle-Rap-Themed Video Kabaka Pyramid continues the trend of Rastafarian artists rapping over boom bap hip-hop beats. In this video, aptly titled “Kabaka vs. Pyramid,” the artist pays homage to battle rap and stages a rap battle with himself. Hip hop has a long history of alter-egos, from Tupac/Makavelli to Eminem/Slim Shady, and […]
WATCH THIS: Anthony Cruz “Where Would I Be” Official Music Video
Giving Thanks For Guidance and Protection Anthony Cruz is one of those under-the-radar reggae singers whose understated excellence deserves more praise than it receives. We first noticed him when he was rolling with the 5th Element crew alongside Richie Spice and Chuck Fender (aka “The Poor People Defender). Although he can finesse a lover’s rock tune […]
HEAR THIS: Jah Cure “Telephone Love”
Cure Again Ever since returning from a successful Summer tour of Europe and dropping that “Rasta is passing through” video, Jah Cure has been hitting the studio hard. His Instagram feed shows off his work ethic, sipping lemon water and ginger juice in the morning, shuttling to and from the soundlab to build with “The […]
Fari Di Future Live At Reggae Bowl in New York City
This Evening’s Reggae Bowl Expected to Serve Up Savory Selections One of the most highly anticipated events for this weekend, will take place at Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef, Michael Gordon’s restaurant, Ital Kitchen in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Gordon is preparing an all inclusive brunch with options such as “Red Steppa Veggie Steak,” “Tumeric […]