WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “Shaka Zulu Pickney”
“Me Nah Go Bleach,” says Singy Singy “Me Say Me Nah Dilute It” “Ancestors no leave me,” Tarrus Riley pleads in this rootical new selection that premiered just in time for Black History Month. As fate would have it, the video premiered in Jamaica the same day that the respected New York radio DJ Chris Dubb Master […]
HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley featuring Melanie Fiona “No Cigarette Smoke”
Fresh Cut From Forthcoming Album Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life Here comes something strong for your Monday morning from the Ghetto Youths camp: Brand new music from Stephen Marley’s highly anticipated new album Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life. What do you do when JuJu gives you a boom draw and your hotel […]
WATCH THIS: Bob Marley’s One Love Peace Concert
We Free The People With Music. Can You Free The People With Music? The One Love Peace Concert was a large concert held on April 22, 1978 at The National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. This concert was held on the anniversary of Haile Selassie’s visit to Jamaica during a period of political civil war in […]
WATCH THIS: Bob Marley “Natural Mystic” LIVE
This Could Be The First Trumpet, Might As Well Be The Last (Was that the Stalag riddim I heard Bob skankin’ to on the intro?) Anyway: Tomorrow isn’t just Superbowl Sunday. It’s also the 66th anniversary of Robert Nesta Marley’s birth.
Usain Bolt Bigs Up Cedella Marley
PUMA Partners With Cedella To Design Jamaica’s 2012 Olympic Gear “It’s just going to be awesome,” said the world’s fastest man, Usain “Lightning” Bolt, after learning that fashion designer Cedella Marley — the firstborn daughter of Bob and Rita Marley — would be designing fresh new Olympic Gear for the Jamaican Track & Field team.
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 […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas feat Shaggy & Josey Wales “Sweet Jamaica”
Memo To Mr. Freeze: Ease Off With The Ice And Snow! After surviving a blizzard of epic proportions, and spending the morning chopping dirty ice with a broken shovel, I’m just about ready for a musical trip to “Sweet Jamaica.” Who else wants to roll?
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.
WATCH THIS: Protoje ft Kymani Marley “Rasta Love”
Latest Official Music Video From The New Album Seven Year Itch From “Curly Locks” to “Whoi Mr. Brown” to “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner,” songs of forbidden love are a time-honored theme within reggae music. “She didn’t know how… to tell him… she was in love with a Rastaman,” Kymani sings over a crispy Don […]
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 […]
Buju Banton’s Epic “Before The Dawn” Concert
Buju And Friends Move The Crowd—In Every Sense Of The Word Check the full show review on VIBE.com, and check out exclusive video after the jump….
HEAR THIS: Etana “People Talk”
The Strong One Says “Never Let Them Get You Down” Some have mouth fi talk. The rest of us prefer singing. Who u gon’ listen to?