WATCH THIS: Anthony Cruz “Back Downtown”
Them Say State Of Emergency, But That Can’t Stop The Hustling Last time we bucked up Anthony Cruz he was at Kingston’s Carib Theater taking in the premier of Storm Saulter’s crucial new film Better Mus Come. (More about the film tomorrow!) Now the singer’s about to have reggae lovers under Cruz Control once again […]
The Cool Ruler—Gone But Not Forgotten
Gregory Isaacs, One Of Reggae’s Immortal Vocalists, Dies At Age 60 Gregory Isaacs died this morning at the age of 60 after a battle with lung cancer.
HEAR THIS: Rodney Price “The Message”
Madhouse Pon Them Case Again… The Link Seal And The Link Real Last week Madhouse fired a warning shot that got the whole dancehall diaspora buzzing. The tune was called “Stronger” by Cham featuring Mykal “Grammy” Roze and it’s a Certified Boomshot.
WATCH THIS: Barrington Levy Live in NYC
Tell Them Already Have To Tell Them Again, Him A Murrrrdera! This year’s Hot 97 On Da Reggae Tip showcase was all about singers: From Gyptian, the man with the big tune of the moment, to the young veteran Mr. Vegas, to a surging Serani, the Alliance’s top pop threat. But when it comes to […]
WATCH THIS: Khago Live at Sumfest
It’s His First Time Ever On Dancehall Night, And Khago Blazes It Up We’re definitely feeling this conscious young DJ named Khago (short for Chicago) who made big noise on his first ever Sumfest Dancehall Night with a Certified Boomshot called “Nah Sell Out Me Friend Dem.” His heartfelt song about loyalty has become a […]
Edward Seaga Speaks On Jamaica’s Crisis
Half the story has never been told…
HEAR THIS: Mad Coba & Yami Bolo “War Mongers”
DJ Tells Gunmen “Too Much War… Cool Star” In Timely 1995 Selection Mad Cobra was 18 years old when he made his name on the dancehall scene with 1990 hits on the Penthouse label like “Yush” and “Gundelero.” By 1992 he had reached the top of Billboard’s rap chart with the international hit “Flex,” and […]
Young Money Pon The Gullyside
Drizzy Drake To Feature Mavado In His Next Video, “Find My Love” VIBE.com reported today that Drake will feature Mavado in his next video, entitled “Find My Love.”
HEAR THIS: Tony Matterhorn & Gappy Ranx “Jus Tell Them”
“Hypocrite And Bad Mind Coulda Never Be A Friend Of Mine” @tonymatterhorn just linked with Gappy Ranks the bad bad UK DJ to squeeze off something new for all “haters, badmind and fuckers who love 2 talk shit.”
Unforgettable: Reasoning With Sanchez, Part 2
From The Church To The Dancehall, Sanchez D Hits All The Right Notes The Conclusion of Our Xclusive Interview… Continued From Part 1
Gyptian Holding His Own
By Dasun Allah The sparse, infectious piano chords of Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh” are now internationally known from coast to coast and currently dwelling in the top third of the Hip Hop/R&B charts.
WATCH THIS: Wyclef featuring Mavado “Hold On”
“No Matter What You’re Going Through… Even When the Earth Quakes” Like the song says, be strong. Simple as that. But the simplest songs are the ones we need the most. Sometimes an indispensible tune arrives before its purpose can be fully understood, and only in retrospect does the grand scheme reveal itself. Such is […]