Teejay Says Gabbidon’s Dance Move Inspired ‘Drift’
Dancehall star Teejay says dancer Gabbidon had reached out to him almost a year ago to come up with a song to complement the Drift dance, but it took him a while to get a fitting beat.
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Luciano Says He Left Xterminator Camp Because Of Sizzla, Jesse Jendah
Reggae star Luciano has said it was the ‘unacceptable’ actions of Sizzla Kalonji and the late Jesse Jendah that caused him to make what he described as a “heartrending departure” from Reggae/Dancehall producer Fattis Burrel’s Xterminator camp in 1999.
Teejay Says ‘Drift’ Is “Definitely 90s Dancehall” With Afrobeats Style Added
Jamaican star Teejay has revealed that his hit track Drift, which he credits as the “fastest song” he’s ever created and which he initially thought was “trash,” is “definitely 90s Dancehall” but with Afrobeats elements deliberately weaved in.
Luciano Speaks On Young Artists Losing Reggae’s Roots, Professionalism: “It Boils Down To Pride”
Reggae star Luciano has taken issue with what he says is the unprofessional manner with which some young artists are conducting themselves, their poor deportment, and, among other things, their deviation from the roots of the music.
General Degree To Headline Negril’s Different Strokes Retro Party Series
Traffic Blocking deejay General Degree, is set to headline Negril’s Different Strokes, one of the biggest retro party series events on the entertainment calendar in western Jamaica, at the Wavz Beach in the resort town, come this Saturday.
Ras Iyah V Calls For Ganja Research Centre In Honor Of Peter Tosh
Ras Iyah V, one of the 2017 Peter Tosh Legalize It Awardees, is urging the Jamaican government to establish a Ganja Research Centre in honor of the late Reggae Legend and cannabis legalization advocate.
Wayne Marshall Avoiding OD “Noise” To Protect His Mental Health
Much has been said about singer-turned-influencer Wayne Marshall receiving the national honour of Order of Distinction last month, but he’s choosing to embrace the positives.
JAMMS Salutes Records Producers: “They Oftentimes Work In The Background Without Recognition”
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has urged music producers to continue churning out songs in order to build their catalogs, even if their contributions to the music they play a pivotal role in creating, go unrecognized.
Shatta Wale Rebukes Fans For Mocking Stonebwoy Over Grammy Snub
Ghananian artist Shatta Wale has come out in defence of his nemesis Stonebwoy, after some of his compatriots took to social media to jeer the Everything artiste for missing out on a Grammy nomination once again.
Macka Diamond Says She’s Now A Brand Ambassador For Walmart
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond has announced that she will be a brand and social media ambassador for the multinational retail corporation Walmart.
Jah Cure’s Daughter Kailani Alcock, 11, Shines On National TV
By all indications, Kailani Alcock, daughter to singer Jah Cure and fitness coach Kamila McDonald, is a budding star.
Doreen Shaffer, Jackie Opel’s ‘Welcome You Back Home’ Featured In New IKEA Ad Campaign
The Skatalites’ instrumental for Welcome You Back Home, the 1964 duet featuring Jamaica’s Queen of Ska Doreen Shaffer and Barbadian singer Jackie Opel, is the soundtrack for a new “Its All in The Bag” commercial for Swedish company IKEA.
Blvk H3ro’s ‘On A Mission’ Overlooked For Reggae Grammy, Says Junior Rodigan
Boston-based radio broadcaster and music selector Junior Rodigan says Grammy voters have erred by not selecting Blvk H3ro’s On A Mission to be among the five contenders for the Best Reggae Album.
“Do Not Be Fooled, Radio Airplay Today Is Still Huge,” Says Jamaica Music Society
Amid suggestions that free-to-air radio is fast-becoming irrelevant, the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has pointed out that the media form remains very important to the music industry, despite the prevalence of online platforms such as YouTube and Spotify.
Tony Rebel Declares His Hit Song Sweet Jamaica, The “Unofficial National Anthem of Jamaica”
Tony Rebel has declared his 1991 hit song Sweet Jamaica, a track which venerates Jamaica’s beauty and allure, while outlining the serious issues the island faces, as the unofficial national anthem of Jamaica.
Kabaka Pyramid Calls For “National Support For Arts And Culture”
Kabaka Pyramid has called for national support for Jamaica’s creative sector, and for local authorities to put structures in place to allow persons involved in musical and cultural activities, to benefit in a fulsome way, from the tourism industry.
Grammy Awards 2024: Janelle Monáe Album, Which Credits Several Jamaicans, Nominated For ‘Album Of The Year’
Janelle Monáe’s genre-bending album, The Age of Pleasure, which credited several Jamaican artists and producers, is one of the eight albums nominated for ‘Album Of The Year’ (AOTY) at the upcoming 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Grammy Awards 2024: Buju Banton, Beenie Man, And Collie Buddz Albums Among Nominees For Best Reggae Album
Buju Banton’s Born for Greatness, Beenie Man’s Simma, Collie Buddz’s Cali Roots Riddim 2023, Burning Spear’s No Destroyer, and Julian Marley & Antaeus’ Colors of Royal are the albums nominated in the Best Reggae Album category at the upcoming 66th Annual Grammy Awards, to be held in February 2024.
Derrick Morgan Retains Lawyer Charles Ganga-Singh To Pursue Defamation Suit Against Queen Ifrica
The family of legendary ska singer Derrick Morgan has retained attorney at law Charles Ganga-Singh in Jamaica to pursue legal action against Morgan’s daughter Ventrice ‘Queen Ifrica’ Morgan, who had accused the Tougher than Tough singer of rape.
Nicki Minaj Says She Thought She Had Mastered The Jamaican Accent
One of the wonders of rap superstar Nicki Minaj’s versatility is her ability to tap into different accents.