Reggae Legend Max Romeo Dead At 80
Reggae legend Max Romeo passed away today (April 11) at age 80. DancehallMag understands that the singer, whose real name was Maxie Smith, succumbed to heart complications at a private medical facility in St.
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Reggae Legend Max Romeo Accuses UMG Of Racial Bias In Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has claimed in new court filings that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Polygram Publishing’s practice of failing to send royalty statements was particularly prevalent for Jamaican Reggae artists, many of whom are Black.
From Jimmy Cliff To Bob Marley: Here’s All The Jamaican Songs Featured In BBC’s ‘This Town’ Soundtrack
This Town, the new BBC drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, takes viewers back to the vibrant 2 Tone and Ska era of the 1980s in Birmingham and the Midlands.
Max Romeo Switches Lawyers Again In $15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music
Reggae legend Max Romeo has tapped his third lawyer in just over a year as he fights a $15 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Polygram Publishing over allegedly unpaid royalties dating back nearly five decades.
The 2023 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise: In Photos
The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, founded by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and his manager Dan Dalton, recently wrapped up its 8th successful voyage, entertaining 4,375 Reggae and Dancehall enthusiasts from 47 countries on a musical odyssey aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas.
Jay-Z’s Reggae-Sampling Hits ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Encore,’ And ‘Bam’ Certified Gold In U.S.
Jay-Z‘s Lucifer (2003), Encore (2003), and Bam (2017) featuring Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley — which collectively sampled several classic Reggae songs — were each certified Gold in the United States on Monday (December 4).
Universal Music Calls Max Romeo’s $15 Million Lawsuit A “Fishing Expedition”
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend Max Romeo, describing it as a “fishing expedition,” according to a copy of the filing obtained by DancehallMag.
Capleton Names His Two Favourite Songs As A Youth: “You Have To Respect Longevity And Substance”
Reggae and dancehall stalwart Capleton is encouraging younger artists to honour their forerunners. “We just haffi mek the youths dem know seh humbleness is the key towards life and humility have to be there,” ‘King Shango’ told CVMTV’s Sunrise yesterday.
Derrick Morgan Recalls Life-Changing Car Accident With Fellow Musician Max Romeo
Ska music legend Derrick Morgan has recalled how a 1994 accident changed the trajectory of his life, leaving him with a physical disability.
Max Romeo On Legal Battle Against Universal Music: “I Have To Speak Up, I Have To Fight”
Veteran Reggae artist Max Romeo has issued a public statement on his legal battle with Universal Music Group and Polygram Publishing, Inc.
Exclusive: Reggae Legend Max Romeo Files US$15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has filed a US$15 million lawsuit against UMG Recordings and Polygram Publishing, Inc., claiming unpaid royalties on 19 songs.
The Max Romeo Song That He Didn’t Want To Record, And Why It Won Over UK Skinheads
Reggae veteran Max Romeo says he was reluctant to record Wet Dreams, a risqué 1969 UK chart hit, but decided to do so after much coercion from legendary music producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee.
Kanye West’s Reggae And Dancehall Samples: 10 Times He Tapped Jamaican Music
Over the course of his career, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, blending disparate genres and sounds into something entirely new.
Grand Theft Auto: 15 Dub, Reggae & Dancehall Classics From The Gaming Franchise
Rockstar Games’ multibillion-dollar gaming franchise Grand Theft Auto has always been known for its diverse and unforgettable soundtracks.
Throwback Thursday: Max Romeo’s ‘Chase The Devil’
While unwavering tenacity, defiance and righteous purpose are themes that effortlessly prevail in Roots Reggae, they can just as easily describe Max Romeo’s 1976 classic hit, Chase The Devil – this week’s song to be remembered on Throwback Thursday.
Max Romeo To Retire From Touring: “End Of An Era For Me, But Reggae Music Will Live On”
Vintage Reggae artist Max Romeo has announced that he will be doing a final tour dubbed ‘The Ultimate Tour’ “to pay his respects,” and will be releasing a commemorative album ahead of his retirement from musical globetrotting, after 57 years in the business.
Slack Songs Of Mento, Ska And Rocksteady
Since its development almost five decades ago, Dancehall has gotten a bad rap for being too sexually explicit.