Nigy Boy Aims To Fully Utilize His University Degrees: “I Can’t Have Them Hanging Up On The Wall”
Judgment singer Nigy Boy says he is determined to find a way to balance his dual passions of music and law as he prepares to pursue a law degree.
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Articles by Claudia Gardner
Sean Paul Disappointed With Treatment Of Jamaicans At British Immigration Checkpoints, Laments Visa Requirements
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has expressed disappointment over Britain’s stringent visa restrictions and the heavy scrutiny faced by Jamaican nationals at immigration checkpoints.
Bounty Killer Withdraws From Reggae Sumfest 2024
Bounty Killer‘s announcement that he will no longer appear at this year’s Reggae Sumfest and that his planned tribute will no longer take place has moved some fans to call for Downsound CEO Joe Bogdanovich to take immediate steps to rectify the situation.
Nigy Boy Says He’ll Only Create Enduring Music With Universal Appeal
Dancehall singer Nigy Boy says he takes a strategic approach to songwriting to ensure that his recordings not only capture immediate attention but resonate with a broad audience and can withstand the test of time.
Producer Don Corleon To Drop New Reggae Juggling Riddim, “Finally”
A year after Beenie Man listed Don Corleon as one of the music producers whose migration from Jamaica has left what he described as a “void in Dancehall”, the iconic beatmaker has announced that he will be dropping another Reggae juggling riddim, aptly named Finally.
Jimmy Cliff’s ‘The Harder They Come’ For Black River Film Festival Finale
The Harder They Come, the pioneering full-length feature film starring Jimmy Cliff, which is credited with introducing Reggae to the world, will serve as the grand finale of the Black River Film Festival, which will be held in St.
Don Corleon Hails Jamaica Constabulary Force Band’s Rendition Of Sizzla’s ‘Give Me A Try’
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) band’s soulful rendition of Sizzla Kalonji’s 2003 hit song Give Me a Try has attracted the attention of the song’s producer, Don Corleon, who has expressed pride in producing music that stands the test of time.
‘Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story’ Documentary Set To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival
The Canada-based OYA Media Group documentary, titled Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, is set to make its world premiere at the 23rd annual Tribeca Film Festival, which will be held from June 5 to 16 in Manhattan, New York .
Sister Nancy Initially Thought Invitation To Join Burberry’s Summer 2024 Campaign Was “Spam”
Dancehall veteran Sister Nancy says the first time British luxury fashion brand Burberry reached out to her to participate in their Summer 2024 collection, she chased them away, thinking it was a hoax.
Diplo: “I Owe A Lot Of My Success To Jamaica…There’s Magic Here”
Producer-songwriter Diplo, of dancehall-EDM trio Major Lazer, has spoken glowingly of his love for Jamaica and how the island not only inspired him but also contributed to his success in music and became the location of his “home away from home,” an off-the-grid retreat for family and friends in Portland.
Diplo Faces Backlash Over Jamaican Estate In Portland
Diplo, co-founder and lead member of Major Lazer, recently showcased his 62-acre estate in Portland, Jamaica, named Pompey, in a promotional video for the upcoming June edition of Architectural Digest magazine.
Papa Curvin Urges Young Artists To Learn Music Business To Avoid His Mistakes
Veteran drummer and producer Papa Curvin has called on young Jamaican musicians and artists to educate themselves about the business aspects of the music industry to ensure financial stability and fair compensation for their efforts.
Homecoming For Burning Spear: Singer To Perform On Jamaican Soil At Reggae Jam International In Trelawny
Reggae legend Burning Spear is set to make a historic return to the stage at the inaugural Jamaican staging of the Reggae Jam International Festival, set to take place from Friday, June 14 to Saturday, June 15, at the Reggae Park 420 in Friendship district in Wakefield, Trelawny.
Jamaica Papa Curvin Recalls When German Producer Fraudulently Claimed Two Jamaican Songs
Iconic drummer and record producer Jamaica Papa Curvin has outlined the events that led to the late German producer Frank Farian fraudulently claiming authorship of two Jamaican songs: By the Rivers of Babylon, sung originally by The Melodians, and Brown Girl in The Ring, a children’s ring game jingle.
Bounty Killer Says He Was Battling Serious Illness During VERZUZ, Underwent Surgery One Year Later
Bounty Killer has disclosed that during his iconic Versus performance against Beenie Man in 2020, he was contending with a serious illness, which eventually led to surgery a year later at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
How Garnett Silk Influenced Luciano To Become A Rastafarian
Veteran sound system selector Ricky Trooper has recounted details of the night in the 1990s when the late Reggae singer Garnett Silk influenced his Manchester compatriot Luciano, who was embracing Christianity at the time, to become a Rastafarian.
The Max Priest Hit Song Originally Intended For Dennis Brown
The Billboard Hot 100 Reggae hit Just a Little Bit Longer was initially recorded by Dennis Brown and was already mixed and mastered when producer Gussie Clarke took the executive decision to withdraw the Crown Prince of Reggae’s version and give the song to Maxi Priest.
The Story Behind The Song: Alaine Says Tivoli Gardens Incursion Inspired ‘You Are Me’
Reggae singer Alaine Laughton says the song You Are Me is her personal favorite creation and was a direct response to prejudiced remarks she heard being made about residents of Tivoli Gardens in the aftermath of the 2010 incursion by the security forces.
When Garnett Silk And Luciano Refused To Perform With Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer’s debut album Jamaica’s Most Wanted, which was laced with firearm imagery, had resulted in Rastafarian artists Garnett Silk and Luciano refusing to perform on any show where the Warlord was scheduled to appear.
Minister Marion Hall To Headline Mindset Conference In May
Minister Marion Hall, singer and Minister Junior Tucker, and former Main Street producer Danny Browne are set to feature at the first-ever staging of the Mindset Conference for members of the music industry in May.