WATCH THIS: Jah Cure “Life We Live” Official Music Video
Much has been said about a “roots revival” going on in Jamaican music at the moment. Artists like Chronixx and Protoje and Jesse Royal have created much excitement with their fresh take on reggae music, but let’s not forget that these talents have built upon the efforts of elder artists who have been putting in […]
Reasoning with Monty Alexander: “The Party Don’t Stop”
The Jamaican-Born World-Renowned Jazz Pianist Celebrates His Reggae Roots In the jazz world, Monty Alexander is recognized as a master pianist. In the reggae world, he is respected as a pioneer of Jamaican music, having played keys on countless crucial selections alongside such masters as Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso, and Ernest Ranglin. Whenever he takes […]
HEAR THIS: Damian Marley “Hard Work”
When Gongzilla Puts His Shoulder To The Wheel You Can’t Knock The Hustle Damian Marley’s first selection off the Set Up Shop Vol. 2 compilation lets you know right off top he’s got his mind on his money and his money on his mind: “Rastaman a hustler so every dollar haffi flip.” But this song […]
Reasoning with SOJA’s Jacob Hemphill: “If I die tomorrow, at least I got to do this tonight”
Lead Singer of America’s Top Reggae Band Chats About His Ambition To Follow Bob Marley’s Footsteps Tonight in D.C. SOJA will celebrate the release of their latest album, Amid the Noise and Haste. The band has developed a massive international following since being founded in Arlington, Virginia 1997. During a recent pass through NYC, SOJA lead vocalist Jacob […]
WATCH THIS: Stephen Marley ft. Capleton & Sizzla “Rockstone” Official Music Video
Ragga Marley Brandishes Some Hardcore Visuals Pon BET Ever since Stephen “Ragga” Marley dropped the “Rockstone” single off his highly anticipated album Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life, the song has been in heavy rotation on all conscious stations. But clearly Ragga is not just “preaching to the choir” so to speak. When it […]
WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Randy Valentine “The Sound of a Young Rebel”
UK Reggae Rebel Rocks London With Tarrus Riley, Talks “Break The Chain” EP With Reshma B Tarrus Riley’s Love Situation tour passes through the UK tonight at the Forum in Kentish Town. Always ready to support rising talent, Singy Singy’s opening acts include Jamaican songstress Alaine and a young UK rebel by the name of Randy Valentine. […]
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 […]
The Queen of Reggae Gets Her Groove On at Groovin’ In The Park
“This is My Moment,” said Marcia Griffiths, “And I’m Gonna Live It.” Marcia Griffiths, the undisputed Queen of reggae, hit Jamaica Queens NYC to celebate 50 years in the music biz at Groovin in the Park this June 29. Now in its 4th year, Groovin in the Park is an upscale affair that attracted 25,000 […]
Air Supply’s Lord Graham Russell On The Group’s Jamaican Fanbase: “It Really Took Us By Surprise.”
Why Are These Two ’80s Pop Stars Headlining One of New York’s Biggest Reggae Festivals This Sunday? This Sunday June 29th, Roy Wilkins Park will feel more like Jamaica West Indies than Jamaica Queens. On that day thousands of reggae fans will converge for Groovin’ In The Park, New York’s most upscale summer music festival, […]
HEAR THIS: Jo Mersa “Sunshine” PREMIERE
New Music From The Comfortable EP As Jo Mersa tours the USA with his father Stephen Marley and his Ghetto Youths bredren Wayne Marshall, he’s been performing cuts from his debut EP, Comfortable, which is set to drop on June 10. Some of the songs on there, like the title track and “Bad So” are […]
Natty Dread Rides Again: Ziggy Marley’s “Fly Rasta” Tour Rocks NYC
Before the Fly Rasta Tour touched down at SOB’s, Ziggy Marley explored Miss Lily’s Variety and reloaded with a veggie punch from Melvin’s Juicebox on Houston Street. The bursting-at-the-seams SOBs crowd, geared up for his arrival with blazing musical selections of DJ Lady Fyahramma Thomas. Pat McKay from Sirus XM Radio brought more feminine fierceness […]
WATCH THIS: Aidonia “80s Dancehall Style” Official Music Video
Aidonia Salutes Veterans and Vinyl Many of Jamaica’s musical legends never predicted the millions of fans, felt the weight of money or received instant gratification through social media the way today’s artists do. These musical soldiers earned their stripes the real way, with unquestionable authenticity. One must remember , as Supercat indicated in his recent interview with […]