Romain Virgo To Release ‘The Gentle Man,’ His Most Personal Album Yet
Reggae singer Romain Virgo is set to release his fourth studio album, The Gentle Man, on March 1.
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Cutty Ranks Hailed For His “Danceable Gunman Lyrics”
Veteran Dancehall deejay Cutty Ranks sparked much discussion on his Instagram page after he shared a video of American music executive Murray Elias declaring him one of Dancehall’s “baddest”, whose gunman songs were highly danceable, unlike the “badman” music coming out of Jamaica today.
Teejay’s Dressing For Global Impact
Teejay says Dancehall artists must be willing to experiment with different fashion styles if they want to stay relevant on the international scene.
Kamina Johnson Smith Says Now Might Be The Right Time To Name Bob Marley National Hero
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith suggests that now is the ‘right time’ to name Bob Marley a National Hero.
Alexx A-Game On How He Prepared For Role As Peter Tosh In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Alexx A-Game, the Jamaican artist who plays Peter Tosh in the Bob Marley: One Love movie, expressed optimism about the project’s potential to help preserve Marley, Tosh, and Bunny Wailer‘s legacy for future generations.
Bob Marley Film Premiere Stirs Memories Of Reggae Icon’s Struggles With Discrimination
Head of the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, says she was distressed at the paradoxical sight of those Rastafarians deem ‘Babylonians’ gallivanting on the red carpet at the premiere of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic.
Chronixx’s Fans Request New Music: ‘We Miss You!’
Grammy-nominated singer Chronixx is incredibly missed by his fanbase, and they’re not afraid to say it.
Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Dialect Coach Fae Ellington Says No Jamaican Actor Could Have Played Bob Marley “At This Time”
Jamaican broadcaster and university lecturer Fae Ellington says British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir was the ideal person to play the lead role in the Bob Marley: One Love biopic and that there’s no Jamaican actor who could have played the role “at this time.”
Macka Diamond Declares She “Still Got It”
Macka Diamond boldly asserts that her flame is still ablaze with her new release, Still Got It.
Laden Reunites With Di Genius
Dancehall artist Laden has reunited with Big Ship Records producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor for the first time in eight years to make new music, which the Time To Shine artist has described as long overdue and magical.
Christopher Martin Reflects On Bob Marley’s Legacy And His Own Path At ‘One Love’ Premiere
Reggae/Dancehall star Christopher Martin has offered a thoughtful perspective on Bob Marley‘s enduring influence and his own artistic journey.
Director Reinaldo Marcus Green Shares His Most Memorable Moment Filming The Bob Marley Movie
For Reinaldo Marcus Green, director of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic, recreating the historic One Love Peace Concert stands out as the most memorable moment of the entire production.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Will Be A Blockbuster, Say Grange And Stanley Niaah
Head of the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr Sonjah Stanley Niaah, and Minister of Entertainment Olivia Grange have both predicted that the Bob Marley: One Love biopic will be a huge hit, nationally and globally.
Ziggy Marley Pleased With Audience Reaction To ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie: “It Was Good”
Last evening’s premiere of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic at the Carib 5 Cinema in Kingston, has satisfied the expectations of executive producer Ziggy Marley.
Major Mackerel Apologizes For Mocking African Emperor Shaka Zulu In 1987 Song ‘Pretty Looks Done’
Dancehall veteran Major Mackerel has apologized for his portrayal of the African Emperor Shaka Zulu in his 1987 Dancehall song, Pretty Looks Done.
Fans Debate Shaneil Muir And Ikaya’s Vocal Similarities
Fans of singers Shaneil Muir and Ikaya have been going at it this month over their vocal similarities.
Sean Paul Wants Dancehall Artists To Tour Together: “Unify And Push To The World”
Just before jetting off for his Australia/New Zealand tour, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul gave Plantation Cove in St.
Bounty Killer Reacts To Former MP’s Murder Charge, Calls It Karma
Dancehall star Bounty Killer has reacted to the recent news of former St Mary Western Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera being charged with the murder of his wife, Melissa Silvera, labeling it “karma.”
Damian Marley, Stephen Marley’s ‘Medication’ Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Damian Marley and Stephen Marley’s 2017 hit Medication surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify last week.
Busy Signal, Bitty McLean Songs Featured In British Sci-Fi Film ‘The Kitchen’
Jamaican music was on display in the science fiction film The Kitchen as Busy Signal’s Stay So and British Reggae and Lovers Rock singer Bitty McLean’s Walk Away were included in the soundtrack.