Anthony Cruz Mourns His Daughter After Violent Tragedy
Singer Anthony Cruz mourns his only daughter’s untimely death Like most 15 years old girls, Shanice Cruz was dreaming about her future, excelling in school, enjoying life, friendship and love. However her life was cut short due to senseless violence and this has been a disheartening tragedy for her father, reggae singer, Anthony Cruz and […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado “In God We Trust”
The Gully Gaad In David Brooks Mode “I Was Born To Overcome” Mavado rang in the new year on a Godly note with this DJ Frass–produced banger. There’s an old saying that goes “In God We Trust—All Others Pay Cash,” which pretty much sums up the artist’s approach to the game this year. It’s been […]
Macka B Drops Science At Rebel Salute:
From Vegetarianism to Marijuana Reform to Mosquito-Borne Viruses—Not To Mention “Bop and Chin”
The UK Lyrics Machine Was In Rare Form at Rebel Salute 2016 We’ve said ti before and we nah stop say it—when it comes to booking a fresh lineup of artists, Rebel Salute rules every time. Where else are you going to get a full set from Macka B? Faithful listeners of Mutabaruka’s Cutting Edge […]
Reasoning with Jahmiel: “Me Nuh Frighten Fe Benz and Beamer”
A Fresh DJ Is Coming… Watch Yah! One great thing about Rebel Salute, you can always count on seeing a different set of artists than all the other big reggae festivals and stage shows. Year in and year out, Rebel finds a way to book artists you haven’t heard from in years (if you’ve even […]
Reasoning with Sizzla: “You Must Recognize Rasta, Else A Lightning and Thunder”
After Closing Rebel Salute 2015, Kalonji Speaks On Truths and Rights Say what you like about Sizzla Kalonji, but the man nah tek back no chat. After a fiery early morning performance to cap the second day of Rebel Salute 2015, the sweat-drenched dancehall legend took time out for a brief but extremely intense interview with […]
Reasoning with Tony Rebel before Rebel Salute: “I Rebel against things that are Wrong”
The Rebel With a Cause Looks Back Over 22 Years of Roots & Culture No meat, no alcohol, but plenty vibes. No hip-hop, no EDM, but nuff niceness. No stampedes, no slackness, but total niceness. Over the past 22 years, Rebel Salute has stuck to a winning formula and evolved into the people’s choice as […]
Reasoning with Queen Ifrica: “When You Speak You Become an Enemy of the State”
Reshma B Links The Fyah Muma at Flames Productions HQ in Kingston, JA On the last day of 2014, the Reggae Girl About Town dropped by Flames Productions HQ in Kingston, Jamaica to see wha gwan. She had a nice chat with the Fyah Muma about her new album and her hot new collaboration with […]
HEAR THIS: Queen Ifrica “Lioness On The Rise”
Queen Ifrica at Flames Yard Kingston, JA. Photography by Wayne Lawrence. Born Ventrice Latora Morgan in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Queen Ifrica aka the Fyah Muma is the daughter of ska legend Derrick Morgan. She grew up in the Rastafarian community of Montego Bay, and burst onto the local music scene in 2007 with a humorous […]