NOW HEAR THIS: Jovi Rockwell “Tonight”
Remember when Rockwell sang “I always feel like somebody’s watching me”? Well I’ve had my eye on Jovi Rockwell for a minute now.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Etana & Alborosie “Blessings”
Etana is The Strong One with a voice to make you shed eye water. Alborosie is The Jamaican Sicilian with lengthy locks and versatile vibes. Ras Kassa is The Guru. Top shotta nah miss.
DVD PREVIEW: Dancehall Draft Picks 2009
Johnny Wonder is at it again, and judging by this preview, Volume Few (2) of the Dancehall Draft Picks DVD is gonna be extremely mad and sick. Was that Shabba Ranks at 1:44? Respect in all aspect.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Duane Howard “Your Stage”
D-Wayne is Brooklyn youth of Jamaican descent who sings like he might have had to croon his way out of a a sticky situation once or twice before. The sparkle in his eye is matched only by that sparkling voice. Plus Dude’s got game. Says he wants to go to the future only so he can reminisce.
Shootout At Luciano’s House
The beloved roots reggae singer Luciano, also known as the Messenger, is known for soaring anthems like “Sweep Over My Soul” and “It’s Me Again Jah.” But on certain songs his voice suggested an edge of something altogether rougher…
Assassin Responds to Red Stripe Fiasco
During this past Saturday’s Red Stripe Live concert in Kingston Jamaica, Assassin was pulled offstage in midsong for what the show’s organizers termed “questionable lyrics.” His use of the word “fish”—the latest dancehall euphemism for homosexuals—was widely speculated as the cause of the conflict. But the artist’s side of the story has not been heard […]
Ladies Night: Lady G & Macka Diamond Speak Out
“I think the dance was getting too vulgar” —Lady G “I don’t have anything against da daggering” —Macka Diamond Last Saturday night in Richmond, Virginia, two dancehall starlets blessed the stage of Caribbean Mingles when Natural High Promotions brought Lady G and Macka Diamond live and direct from Kingston, Jamaica.
Fiya Burn: Sizzla’s House “Destroyed”
According to yesterday’s Jamaica Star, Sizzla’s house in Kingston has been “destroyed” by fire. The blaze reportedly broke out Sunday morning. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
REMIX: Mavado & Busta Rhymes “So Blessed”
Busta Rhymes just linked up with Mavado for the remix to “I’m So Special.” Like Jay-Z, G-Unit, Wyclef, Uncle Murda, Lil Kim AND Foxy Brown, Busta’s feeling the Gully God. But don’t call Busta a waggonist. He may have trimed his locks, but he’s always kept in touch with his Caribbean roots by showing love […]
Ninjaman Surrenders To Police
Out Pon Bail: Ninja at Reggae Sunsplash 1996 Photo by Stella Magliore Whether you call him Brother Desmond or the Original Front Teeth Gold Teeth Gun Pon Teeth Bad Bwoy, Ninjaman always seems to be the center of attention. But attention from the Jamaica Constabulary Force is not the sort of attention anybody wants. In […]
Swagga Bounce
I always thought Ron Browz’s “Pop Champagne” beat sounded Bogle-ish, so it’s only right that there’s a gang of reggae remixes out. Usually I’m not a big fan of dancers making records. Isn’t that the DJ’s job? In general, I say stay in your lane and do what you do best. But after viewing this […]
Rihanna Affidavit
The year was 2006, Rihanna was 18 years old and performing in Jamaica for the first time. She had no drama with Chris Brown, just a song to sing. Can it be that it was all so simple then? Let’s go to the video tape: While you listen to the girl sing, check out the […]