David Rodigan Resigns From KISS FM After 22 Years
Legendary Radio Broadcaster Steps Down, Citing “Marginalization of Reggae Music” “I write this today to inform you that I have resigned from my position as a broadcaster on KISS FM,” David Rodigan said today in a statement published on his official website. Rodigan has been a fixture on KISS FM since the London pirate station […]
HEAR THIS: Rihanna “No Love Allowed”
RiRi Reps Her Island Roots On This Reggae-Flavored Cut What’s your favorite cut off Unapologetic? We’re loving the reggae tune of course. From “Pon Di Replay” and “No No No” (featuring Vybz Kartel) up through “Rude Boy” and “Man Down” Rihanna has always represented for the reggae massive. And her latest album is no exception […]
Why Gyptian Says Don’t Legalize Ganja
“It Won’t Be Any Fun,” The Reggae Star Reasons, Plus “People Will Smoke Coke Harder” Ever since voters in Colorado and Washington State voted to leglalize marijuana in those two states, ganja fans have been celebrating. Well, most of them. One noted herb booster isn’t so sure the new laws are a good thing. We spoke […]
Top 10 Ganja Legalization Tunes
Legalize It And I Will Advertise It Why is Peter Tosh smiling? The ongoing struggle to repeal the prohibition of marijuana has inspired countless great records—and earlier this month it inspired a historic moment at the ballot box. Starting December 6 in the state of Washington and January 1 in Colorado, the dream of legal […]
HEAR THIS: Christopher Martin, Chevaughn, D-Major & Ice Man “Till You Do Me Right”
Techniques And Truck Back Connect For A Pretty Song About How Love’s Not Always Pretty Love is lovely, and war is kinda ugly. But what about the space in between? “Till You Do Me Right” explores that no man’s land with sensitive vocals from a quartet of voices. But we can’t stop asking ourselves—what if […]
WATCH THIS: Free Buju Press Conference Video
Earlier this month, Buju Banton’s defense team gathered supporters of the imprisoned reggae star for a press conference in Washington D.C. to discuss the latest details of his case. The speakers included Buju’s defense attorney Chokwe Lumumba, Dr. Carolyn Cooper, and Banton’s friend and musical collaborator Gramps Morgan. We’ve just obtained the exclusive footage. Video […]
WATCH THIS: Protoje “Kingston Be Wise” Video
Diggy Drops The Visual Interpretation of His Hard-Hitting New Single The first time we heard Protoje’s new single from the forthcoming LP The 8 Year Affair, we knew it was something special. Now that we’ve seen the official video—directed by Mikey Tumbleweed—all our suspicions have been confirmed: Diggy deh pon some next-level meds right now. […]
Vybz Kartel Murder Trial Postponed Again
The Werlboss Won’t Have His Day In Court Until Next Year “No time for no jail time that a waste time,” Kartel sang back in 2009 so you can bet that spending over a year awaiting a trial date is not Adidja Palmer’s first choice of activities. But unfortunately, Kartel doesn’t have much say over […]
WATCH THIS: Richie Spice Talks About His New Acoustic Album “Soothing Sounds”
The Rootical Singer Spices Up”OnStageTv” Most people got to know Richie Spice when he dropped his hit single “Youth Dem Cold,” but like most “overnight successes” Spice has been grinding for years before he made it big. His first certified boomshot, “Earth A Run Red” came out back in 1999 and since then he has […]
Danny Sims’ Hit Parade
Paying Respects To Bob Marley’s Former Manager And “Godfather” The New York Times called the late Danny Sims “one of the people most responsible for Bob Marley’s success who has gotten the least amount of notice for it.” Sims himself described his relationship with Marley thus: “I guess I was his Godfather—that is in the street sense—I looked out […]
WATCH THIS: Richie Stephens & Gentleman Speak On Their New Album
Richie Stephens & Gentleman Talk International Collaboration with Winford Williams at “OnStageTV” Sometimes the best collaborations just happen when you least expect it. In the case of Richie Stephens and Gentleman, it began with a tragedy. Richie Stephens’ son, Demar Graham, also known as Copper Cat, was shot down in front of his house and […]
WATCH THIS: Dub Scandal Rocks “Portlandia”
Mayor Holds A Press Conference To Confession His Dirty Secret: Dub If you thought Ras Trent was annoying… If Andy Milonakis inna dancehall style gets on your nerves… If you’re perturbed by this French dude Bigga Ranks… Then you’ll probably appreciate this VICE essay. But if that looks way too long to read, get a […]