The Best Of Cocoa Tea: His 20 Most Essential Songs
Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott, who passed away on Tuesday at 65, was one of Reggae and Dancehall’s most enduring and beloved vocalists.
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Dutch Music Producer ChevoBeatz Making Mark In Reggae
Dutch music producer Cheville Samoedj, professionally known as ChevoBeatz, has been making significant strides in the global music scene by infusing his productions with the rich sounds of reggae and dancehall.
Ras Minano & The Hope Of Africa Band Bring Roots Reggae From Ghana To Australia
Ras Minano & the Hope of Africa is one of Australia’s leading reggae and world music groups, effortlessly blending roots reggae with afrobeat and Ghanaian traditional rhythms in intense live performances and studio recordings.
Judge Rejects Call To Disqualify Steely & Clevie’s Attorney From Reggaetón Lawsuit
A federal judge in California has ruled against a defense motion to disqualify attorney Garth A. Clarke from Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd.’s massive copyright lawsuit against over 160 Reggaetón artists, producers, and record companies.
Interview: Keznamdi’s Journey From Janitor To Reggae Revivalist With ‘Time’
Reggae singer Keznamdi released the visuals for his latest video, ‘Time’, recently. The single is a poignant reminder to humanity of the importance of cherishing life’s most essential moments .
Vybz Kartel’s Return: 25 Must-See Photos From His ‘Freedom Street’ NYE Concert
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made his highly anticipated return to the stage on New Year’s Eve with the Freedom Street concert, his first live performance in over 13 years.
‘No Other Woman’: How Linval Thompson’s First Single Became A Reggae Streaming Hit—50 Years Later
Fifty years after its release, No Other Woman—the first studio recording by Reggae singer and producer Linval Thompson—has found new life as a streaming sensation.
Isaiah Laing: “I Didn’t Lock Off Kartel’s Show At Di Building In 2010”
Isaiah Laing, the former detective sergeant officer turned Supreme Promotions chairman and founder of Sting, has denied that he orchestrated a raid on the Di Building nightclub on Boxing Day in 2010 because it was being held on the same night as his infamous event.
Substannzz Talks ‘Star Life’
Artekal Music recording artist Substannzz is all smiles these days as his latest single, Star Life, has racked up over 2.1 million in only four weeks.
75 Albums Submitted For Reggae Grammy 2025: Here’s The Top 12 Contenders
The Recording Academy is gearing up for another exciting year, with first-round voting now open for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
JQuan Speaks On Leaked Diss Track Aimed At Ruff Kut Drummer
Upcoming artist JQuan recorded the diss track ‘Race’ after he had a verbal face-off at the Sharkies Seafood Festival in St.
Stonebwoy Taps Five Jamaicans For ‘Up & Runnin6’ Album
Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy has released his sixth studio album, Up & Runnin6,’ which features Jamaican artists Spice, Jahmiel, 10tik, Chi Ching Ching, and Blvk H3ro.
Blakk Rasta: ‘Salaga Soljah’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Ghanaian reggae artist Blakk Rasta’s Salaga Soljah could be the dark horse, an unexpected and lesser-known contender in the Western Hemisphere who could surprise many when the Reggae Grammy nominees are announced on November 8.
Australia’s Melbourne Ska Orchestra Celebrates 21st Anniversary With National Tour And New Single ‘John Wayne’
Australia’s largest and zaniest ska-reggae band, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, combines cabaret-style showmanship with snappy-dressing, sharp musicianship and joyful, exuberant humor.
Etana’s Lawsuit Against VP Records Narrows Further, But Some Key Claims Persist
A federal judge in New York recently dismissed more claims in Reggae artist Etana’s lawsuit against VP Records but has allowed others to proceed.
Iauwata’s Mastery: How A Guyanese Legend Shaped Nyahbingi Reggae Singer Raphi Chambers’ Musical Path
Guyanese music professor, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Iauwata Amha Selassie, played a defining role in the official rise of Jamaican Nyahbinghi Reggae singer and producer Raphiel “Raphi” Chambers and his band, Rock Top—an influence Raphi continues to cherish to this day.
Producer Clevie Browne Denies Involvement In Drake Song Removal
Jamaican producer, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne of Steely & Clevie, has stated he played no role in the removal of Drake’s song Blue Green Red from streaming platforms.
Raphi Chambers Aims To Bring Nyahbinghi Reggae to the Mainstream With “Jah Guide” Medley
Western Jamaica-based music producer, singer, and instrumentalist, Raphiel “Raphi” Chambers, is on a mission to restore Nyahbinghi Reggae to the forefront of mainstream music.
Bugle On His Journey To ‘Apex’
Bugle’s fifth studio album, Apex, has a quintessential Reggae feel and delivers intrinsic codes of truth, morality, and inspiration.
The 10 Best Songs Inspired By Shabba Ranks’ ‘Ting-A-Ling’ And The ‘Giggy’ Riddim
Over the years, the influence of both the Giggy Riddim (created in 1991) and Shabba Ranks’ Ting-a-Ling has spawned a wave of new songs that were inspired as much by Shabba’s delivery as they were by the instrumental itself.