American Singer Eddie Witz Wants To Help Boost Jamaican Tourism
As American singer Eddie Witz prepares for the release of his debut album Eddie Witz and The Most High, the Jamaican influence in his sound is conspicuous.
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Offset, Don Toliver Top Billboard Airplay Chart With ‘Worth It,’ Featuring A U-Roy Sample
Offset and Don Toliver’s Worth It, a song that features an intro sampling the voice of late Dancehall legend U-Roy, has topped the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart dated March 9.
Gramps Morgan Joins Charity To Build St. Ann Health Centre
The philanthropy of Reggae artist Gramps Morgan will continue as he has committed himself to join other goodwill ambassadors in raising funds for the construction of the Mary Issa Health Centre in St.
Professor Nuts Says Super Cat Took His Lyrics For ‘Cry Fi De Youth’ – No Ill Feelings Though
Professor Nuts says he actually composed the lyrics to Super Cat‘s hit song Cry Fi De Youth, one of the most beloved conscious Dancehall tracks in Jamaican history.
Rastafarian Artists Criticized Again For Failing To Give Back To Community
Ras Iyah V has joined a growing list of Rastafarian elders expressing concern that many of Reggae artists, who have gotten rich from using the religion to push their music, have not been “giving back” to the Rastafari community.
B. B. Seaton, Reggae Singer And Member Of The Gaylads, Dead At 79
Reggae singer and songwriter B. B. Seaton passed away at the age of 79 on Monday (March 4) in London, England.
Fred Locks Says Rastafarian Elders Had Some Rather Unflattering Nicknames For Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, And Bunny Wailer
Rastafari’s Nyahbinghi and Bobo Ashanti elders had refused to embrace the legendary trio of Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh in their heydays but instead bestowed some rather unflattering nicknames upon the men, according to veteran Reggae artist Fred Locks.
Ras Iyah V Blasts ‘Fake’ Reggae Rastas: “Whole Heap A Dem A Drunkard”
‘Peter Tosh Legalize It’ Awardee Ras Iyah V has lamented what he says is the fact that many Reggae artists, who sport dreadlocks are not true adherents to Rastafari, but really sport the hairstyle to attract attention from the international Reggae audience, and are bringing the faith into disrepute.
‘For The Love of Reggae’ – Movie Documentary Coming Soon
Movie producer Marcia Deans, a native of Spanish Town, is set to make waves not only with her upcoming documentary, ‘For the Love of Reggae,’ but also with her groundbreaking strides in introducing cutting-edge technology to bolster the Jamaican film industry.
Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter Wants Apology For “Very Insulting” Scene In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie
Morna Dodd, daughter of the late Studio One producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, has expressed strong disapproval of how her father is depicted in the recently released film Bob Marley: One Love.
Capleton Returns With ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From’ In 2024, After Five Year Break
Dancehall-Reggae star Capleton, the conceptualizer of the popular charity show ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From,’ has revealed that the event will be back on the entertainment calendar in 2024 after a five year hiatus.
Morgan Siblings Break Silence On Peetah’s Death, Announce March 7 Date For Memorial
Gramps, Taliba, and Lukes Morgan, three siblings of the late Peter “Peetah” Morgan, have shared heartfelt tributes on Instagram, remembering the former lead singer of their family’s renowned reggae group, Morgan Heritage.
Masego’s ‘Navajo’ Certified Silver In The UK
Navajo, the 2017 track by Jamaican-American singer Masego, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
Bounty Killer Rejoices At Removal Of Dennis Meadown, Everald Warmington: “Patty Pan Politricks Done”
Bounty Killer is rejoicing at the resignation of errant politician Everald Warmington, the former Minister of Works and the banishment of former PNP Caretaker for North Trelawny, Dennis Meadows, describing both men as undesirables, who are “thinking like common criminals”.
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ ‘Exodus’ Certified Silver In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ hit song Exodus, the title track from the Reggae band’s 1977 album, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
Major Lazer, Nyla’s ‘Light It Up’ Goes Triple Platinum In The UK
Light It Up, a 2015 track by Major Lazer and Brick N Lace’s Nyla Thorbourne, is now certified triple platinum in the United Kingdom.
Grange Urges Musicians To Make Use Of Entertainment E-Registry
Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has urged members of the music and entertainment fraternity to make use of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s (MCGES) National Registry of Entertainment Practitioners e-registry.During
‘Stay Tuned’: King Jammy Says His Music Museum Is Coming
Legendary Dancehall producer and talent scout King Jammy says his highly-anticipated museum, which will showcase his ‘musical life and times,’ is still on stream and will contain all of his equipment dating back to the 1960s when he made his foray into music production.
Sean Paul Weighs In On ‘Trinibad’ Artist’s Presence On INTERPOL’s Red List
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has weighed in on recent developments concerning ‘Trinibad’ artist KMan 6ixx, who has reportedly been barred from entering Guyana and St Kitts due to his presence on the International Police’s (INTERPOL) Red Notice list.
Wyclef Jean Drops Insightful Keynote About Music Ownership At IMC
Island Music Conference (IMC) attendees in Kingston, Jamaica, got an earful of genuine insights from none other than Wyclef Jean during his recent keynote speech.