Gramps Morgan Receives Governor General’s Diaspora Award For Excellence
Reggae superstar Roy “Gramps” Morgan was among five recipients of the Governor General’s Diaspora Awards For Excellence 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Wednesday.
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Opinion, reviews, interviews, staff lists, rankings, and other long talking about Reggae and Dancehall music and culture.
Music Experts Split After Judge Clears Steely & Clevie’s Reggaetón Lawsuit For Trial
Now that a US federal judge has cleared the way for Steely & Clevie Productions’ copyright lawsuit to proceed to trial, expert testimony on musical elements is expected to play a critical role in shaping the outcome.
Photographer Adrian Boot, Napster Settle Copyright Dispute Over Sugar Minott Photo
The copyright infringement lawsuit between UK photographer Adrian Boot and streaming service Napster — over the allegedly unauthorized use of a photo of Reggae and Dancehall artist Sugar Minott — has been settled out of court.
Ce’Cile Seeks Dancehall’s Next Female Star Despite Past Issues With Female Artists
Singer and producer Ce’Cile is actively searching for Dancehall’s next big female artist for her RBN music label, despite past challenges she’s had when working with female artists.
Maxi Priest Says He Co-Founded Dave Kelly’s Madhouse Records Before Internal Conflict Pushed Him Out
British-Jamaican crooner Maxi Priest wants to set the record straight about the history behind Madhouse Records, the label he says he co-founded with Dave Kelly, Tony ‘CD’ Kelly, and Janet Davidson.
Ce’Cile On How She Made Her Name As A Producer
Ce’Cile, the Jamaican singer behind several Dancehall hits for over two decades, has another side to her artistry.
Interview: Projexx Talks New Afrobeats Track ‘Sweat,’ His Contribution To Dancehall, And More
Jamaican artist Projexx has released a catchy summer tune titled Sweat that he hopes will resonate with listeners as easily as it was to create it.
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.
Shenseea Releases Sophomore Album ‘Never Gets Late Here’, And ‘Flava’ Video With Coi Leray — Stream
Jamaican singer Shenseea has released her second full-length album, Never Gets Late Here, along with a new video for Flava, a post-disco/pop track featuring rapper Coi Leray.
The Story Behind The Song: Ini Kamoze’s ‘Hotstepper’ Heats Up Again In Starbucks Ad
Ini Kamoze’s Here Comes The Hotstepper is heating up again in its 30th year since release.
Dancehall Artist Bayka Talks Evolution Of His Sound, Early Success And New Mixtape ‘Mob Ties’
Bayka‘s deep, rumbling vocals are the first thing that grabs your attention. Then comes the effortless yet aggressive flow, carrying lyrics that are deceptively simple.
Fully Bright! 10 Dancehall Artists With College Degrees
Graduation season is in the air and meteoric act Nigy Boy is the latest example that one can pursue higher education while doing dancehall music.
T.O.K.’s Bay-C Wants To Be The Greatest Dancehall Artist Ever
Bay-C, formerly of the group T.O.K., has his sights set on becoming the best Dancehall artist ever as he continues his musical career as a solo artist.
John Lennon Thought Bob Marley “Lost It” Later In His Career
Beatles founder John Lennon admired Bob Marley’s early work but felt that the Reggae legend “lost it” later in his career.
The Night Bob Marley Met ‘Ras Beatle’ John Lennon
Reggae legend Bob Marley and Beatles founder John Lennon had an unexpected meeting in California, Elton John’s lyricist Bernie Taupin revealed in his new book, ‘Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me.’
Anthony B Talks ‘World A Love’ Tour, And New Song ‘Blessings Ah Flow’
Rastafarian firebrand Anthony B knows the importance of touring as a major tool in the world of reggae music.
Marcy Chin, Kaka Highflames Team Up For ‘DIP’
Marcy Chin hopes DIP, her new collab with dancer-cum-artist Kaka Highflames, will leave listeners in a chokehold.
Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Turns 40
Legend, the greatest hits collection by Bob Marley & The Wailers, marks its 40th anniversary this week.
UK Photographer’s Lawsuit Against Napster Over Sugar Minott Photo Must Proceed To Trial, Judge Says
A federal judge in Seattle has declined to grant summary judgment to either party in a copyright infringement case involving a photograph of the late Reggae and Dancehall singer Lincoln “Sugar” Minott.
Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter’s Bar Hit By Burglars In Ocho Rios
Morna Dodd, the British daughter of iconic producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, says her bar, Dodd’s Lounge, was ransacked by thieves over the Easter Holiday weekend about a month ago.