Quarantine Inna Dancehall: The Ebola Riddim Is So Sick
When Current Events Meets Dancehall: How important is the name of a riddim? The Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, claiming numerous lives since 1976. Just recently, two Americans died from the deadly virus, upon returning from Africa. Health care workers returning to the US from altruistic service in Africa, with viral symptoms have […]
HEAR THIS: Ding Dong & I-Octane “Hold Yuh Own” PREMIERE
Brand New Dance Inna The Place Ah wah gwan? Brand new dance inna the place—Ding Dong and Octane connect with DJ Frass for a musical thing called “Hold Yuh Own.” Hot Ras and Ravers Clavers link up… When you see them in the dance just give them space. Audio After the Jump…
A Love We Can Feel: Respect To John Holt
Early Sunday morning, Reggae Legend, John Kenneth Holt, died at the age of 67 in London. Even after collapsing onstage during a performance at this summer’s One Love Festival in the UK, he insisted that his health was fine and said “I’ll be back.” Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1947, he entered talent competitions at […]
WATCH THIS: I-Octane “What a Way We Shattin'” Official Music Video
The Shot Heard Round The Globe As mentioned in the latest Mass Appeal cover story, “Gunman World,” Jamaican music has a long tradition of songs in which a metaphorical gun salute is the highest form of praise. The title of I-Octane’s latest track, “What a Way We Shattin,” voiced on DJ Sunshine’s “Wul Dem” riddim, […]
Reggae Sumfest 2014: Party Tun Up
REGGAE SUMFEST marks changing times in dancehall, hip-hop, and the leveling of the pop playing field Whenever the third week of July rolls around, reggae lovers know it’s that time again—the time when Reggae Sumfest takes over Mobay for 3 solid days of entertainment. Though it’s dubbed “the greatest reggae show on earth,” Sumfest has […]
Johnny Gourzong’s Reggae Sumfest Preview
Sumfest Boss Shares His Personal Highlights—And Says Octane vs Vegas Was “Blown Out of Proportion” It’s that time of year again. As most reggae lovers around the world know by now, during the third week of July all roads lead to Montego Bay for Reggae Sumfest. And with just one more day to go before […]
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 […]
Mama’s Playlist: Top 12 Reggae Songs Saluting Mothers
We recognize the global struggle for women all over the world and hope that we will all work towards ending human trafficking, domestic violence, child hunger and poverty to make a better earth for humanity to thrive in. Mothers breastfeed the world with knowledge, hope and love; while music creates limitless opportunities for change. […]
WATCH THIS: I-Octane “My Journey” NYC Album Launch
I-Octane Passes Through Ms. Lily’s Last week I-Octane celebrated the release of his latest album “My Journey” to a ram packed SOB’s crowd. While in NYC Octane made sure to vibes Ms. Lily’s and Boomshots Radio and chop it up with Rob Kenner. Video After The Jump…
I Octane Talks “My Journey” Pon Radio Lily
The Singjay Launches his New ALbum Tonight AT SOBs This Monday I-Octane passed through Radio Lily in NYC to kick off the media blitz supporting his new album My Journey. Not only did the artist kick it with DJ Rob Kenner and spit some hot freestyles, he took over Miss Lily’s Variety on Houston Street with […]
I-Octane Announces NYC Launch for “My Journey” Album
Conquer The Globe Movements Reach The Big Apple Next Week I-Octane stands at the crossroads between dancehall dominance and the international appeal of roots reggae. His sophomore album, My Journey, is a crucial move in the strategic development of his brand, recorded to bring balance to one of the genre’s most versatile acts. “After building a dancehall […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: I-Octane “Stab Vampire”
Octane A Bad From Long Time His new album “My Journey” dropped this week and is already getting rave reviews. I-Octane has been burning up charts for a while now, but when did it all start? Let’s take it all the way back to 2007 right after I-Octane previously known as Richie Rich dropped this […]