WATCH THIS: Macka Diamond Wants Her Respect
The Veteran DJ Chats With Winford Williams and Battles Ninja Man on OnStageTV Macka Diamond is one dangerous dancehall diva! The former Lady Mackerel has been shutting down dancehalls for quite some years now. But on her path to musical success, she has encountered some bumps in the road, including friction with top dancehall artist Lady […]
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Extended Trailer
Check The Brand New Trailer For The Film That Tells How The Dogg Became A Lion Earlier this week, the Snoop Lion documentary Reincarnated was screened for a small group of media at the Sony headquarters in midtown Manhattan. After seeing the movie in full, an old Wailers lyric came to mind: “Half the story […]
Reggae Grammy Nominees Announced
Old School Legends Dominate The Best Reggae Album Category In a year when Jamaica celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence, legends of roots rock reggae took four of five nomination for the Best Reggae Album Grammy Award—reaffirming the powerful legacy of Jamaica’s musical legacy even as it left its future clouded in relative obscurity. Despite […]
Bob Marley Class Will Be In Session at NYU
Sign Up This Week If You’re Ready For Some Higher Education Remember “Babylon System,” that cut off Bob Marley’s Survival album, in which the Tuff Gong sings about how the downpressor man is forever “Building church and university / Deceiving the people continually /Graduatin’ thieves and murderers / Suckin’ the blood of the sufferers.” Well chances […]
HEAR THIS: Snoop Lion “Here Comes The King” ft. Angela Hunte
The Lion’s Latest Reincarnation With A Positive Vibration Berhane’s brand new musical biscuit blends distressed dubstep bass tones with a steppers drumbeat and royal melodies from the empress Angela Hunte—all courtesy of the Major Lazer posse. When the Lion roars the whole jungle trembles. UPDATE: Snoop Lion has inked a deal with RCA Sony to release […]
HEAR THIS: Inner Circle & Peetah Morgan “Broken Hearted”
Brand New Lovers Rock Selection from the album Inner Circle Dubets Ever since the tragic death of Jacob “Killer” Miller in a 1980 car crash, the legendary Jamaican band Inner Circle has worked with a range of vocalists. But on their upcoming album Dubets, the Bad Boys of Reggae collaborate with a range of great […]
Win Tickets To See Kymani Marley, Third World, and Maxi Priest Live
Jamaica At 50 Brings Roots Rock Reggae To New Jersey Tomorrow night the New Jersey massive will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence in fine style with a big reggae show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. On the bandstand will be Third World, one of the longest-reigning reggae groups of […]
Vybz Kartel Is Granted J$500,000 Bail
Despite The Judge’s Decision, The Werlboss Is Still Not Free After hitting major setbacks and having his trial postponed for next year, things are finally looking up for Vybz Kartel. Well, on at least one of his two murder charges, that is. Today, Justice Bertram Morrison approved a bail application that was previously filed by […]
HEAR THIS: Rihanna “Diamonds” Reggae Remix
J Vibe Gives RiRi a New Riddim To Ride You already heard Rihanna’s reggae-flavored track “No Love Allowed” from her seventh album, Unapologetic. Now J Vibe provides a tasty one-drop remix of the album’s lead single, “Diamonds,” that sounds flawless and lets Rihanna shine even brighter. Audio After The Jump…
HYPE TV Top 20: Christopher Martin Takes The Lead
Mr. Martin Keeps It Chill As He Steps Up To That No. 1 Spot “Release your stress and relax,” Christopher Martin sings his way to the top of charts this week with his video for “Chill Spot.” 15 weeks on the charts and Martin has slowly made his way up but lets hope he […]
WATCH THIS: Gyptian “Overtime” Video
Gyppy Lays Down On The Couch And Releases All His Stress Gyptian is a hard working man who’s currently accepting applications for girls who fit the position. He’s more than willing to offer on-the-job training to the right candidate. But all those long hours must be getting to him. Why else would he pay a […]
WATCH THIS: Busy Signal Press Conference
“6 Months Felt Like 6 Million Years” Says Busy In His First Public Appearance Since Returning From Prison Last night Busy Signal made his first public since returning home to Jamaica after serving a six-month prison sentence in the United States. The reggae star was joined by his close friend and manager Shane Brown as […]