Reasoning with Protoje: “It’s Our Time to Govern the Music”
“There Is A Rising Consciousness that’s Obviously Happening. There Is a Movement As Well.” While passing through the concrete jungle the other day, Protoje dropped by Plex HQ to reason about life and the state of the music. We started off discussing his big tune with Chronixx “Who Knows,” and how Storm Saulter—of Better Mus Come […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa “Bak It Up” Official Music Video
She Wine Sweet Like Moscato, Bubble Bubble Like a Champagne The last time we caught up with Tifa back in January she warned us that 2014 was going to be a crazy year. You think she was jokin’? In the past six months the dancehall diva has signed a deal with Island King records, launched […]
HEAR THIS: Bunny Rugs “Alone Again”
A Lost Session With Sly & Robbie Comes To Light This morning’s email contained a rare gift for all reggae lovers to cherish: a message from Guillaume Bougard, sharing this never-before-heard recording of the melancholy ballad “Alone Again” voiced the late great Bunny Rugs backed by Sly & Robbie. “Bunny Rugs recorded ‘Alone Again’ in 2010 […]
Japanese Melodica Master Anna i Talks Augustus Pablo and His “Far East Style”
Classical Piano Lessons At Age Eight Didn’t Thrill Her, Then She Discovered Augustus Pablo July 1st marks the 20th anniversary of International Reggae Day a celebration of the global impact of Jamaica’s musical culture. And there’s no greater representative than Tokyo-born Anna i. She always loved music, so at the age of eight her parents gave her classical […]
HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas ft. Latty J “Who Rule”
Vegas Latty Wage A Classic Battle of the Sexes—Inna Dancehall Style Dancehall superstar Mr. Vegas links with his protege Latty J for a classic battle of the sexes inna dancehall style. Flipping Shabba’s “Twice My Age” riddim, Vegas and Latty go line for line as they try to prove who really rules the world—or at least […]
WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Your Eyes” Official Music Video
Octane’s Latest Video Is Something Special For The Ladies In comes the official music video for I-Octane’s single from the ‘Sex mate riddim’ produced by Markus Records. Directed by BlingBlang, edited by Jamar and Paul Davis, the visuals unfold in the lush mountains above Jamaica as Octane takes his lady to higher heights. Feast your eyes. Video After […]
Spice Speaks on “So Mi Like It,” Rappin’ with Busta Rhymes and Ragga Ragga Ragga 2014
Reshma B Kicks It With Spice And Gets To How Grace Hamilton Likes It Mad Gyal Spice is on top of her game right now. With the official video for her sexy smash hit “So Mi Like It” racking up millions of Vevo views, rap legend Busta Rhymes jumping on the official remix, and not one but three […]
Reasoning with Machel Montano “You’ve Got To Be Yourself”
After (Almost) 33 Years in The Game, The King of Soca Tells Reshma B How He Stays Fly If you don’t know Machel Montano, you don’t know soca. He was nine years old the first time he represented Trinidad & Tobago at Madison Square Garden, and since that time he’s dominated the soca scene from […]
WATCH THIS: Nyla “Body Calling” Official Music Video
Remember Nyla From Brick and Lace? Her Love Is Even Wickeder Brick & Lace first stepped in the game as a three girl sister act. Nyanda, Nailah, and Tasha Thorbourne brought a fusion of dancehall and R&B with just the right blend of sugar and spice. Tasha would eventually move behind the scenes, helping her sisters […]
Maxi Priest Leaves It All On Stage
The UK Reggae Superstar’s Birthday Show at BB King’s Was vEasy To Love When Maxi Priest stepped onstage at BB King’s in New York City on June 11th, he had two reasons to celebrate. First and foremost, the UK reggae superstar had turned 53 just a day earlier. Running a close second was the arrival […]
WATCH THIS: Tommy Lee Sparta “Dream (Don’t Ramp With Me BC Food)” Official Music Video
Uncle Demon Had a Dream Last Night… Are You Afraid Yet? If there’s one thing Tommy Lee Sparta understands it’s the power of strong visuals. His latest video, which dropped on Vevo today, is on point as usual. Whether or not you dig the whole demon-thug steez, you can’t front on the man’s CGI effects […]
WATCH THIS: Enrique Iglesias “Bailando” Remix featuring Sean Paul
Singer-songwriter, Enrique Iglesia brings us the muy caliente single, “Bailando” (Dancing) off his tenth album, “Sex and Love.” The original song is #59 on the Billboard Top 100 and #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs of 2014 (This is Enrique’s 25th No.1 in this category). The lava in this song will make you shake […]