Marley Family’s Grammy Award Count Rises To 28
Bob Marley, who would have celebrated his 79th birthday today (February 6), didn’t just leave a musical legacy; he built a dynasty.
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Inside Bob Marley’s Posthumous Musical And Merchandising Empire
The long-awaited Bob Marley: One Love biopic will highlight important moments in the musician’s life – his adolescence in Trench Town, his spiritual growth, the attempt on his life.
Alton Ellis, Cornell Campbell Songs Set The Vibe In Amazon Prime’s ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’
Alton Ellis‘ Pearls (1969) and Cornell Campbell‘s Girl Of My Dreams (1972) are among the classic love songs featured in Amazon Prime’s new action-comedy series, Mr.
Julian Marley Breaks Down Every Song On His Grammy Winning Album, ‘Colors Of Royal’
Julian Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, and producer Alexx Antaeus are the winners of this year’s Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album with their collaborative album, Colors Of Royal.
Broadcaster, ‘Flying Machine’ Singer Allan Magnus Dead At 80
Veteran radio broadcaster and Reggae/Rocksteady singer Allan Magnus, known for the hit song Flying Machine and who served for more than 40 years at Radio Jamaica, has died at age 80.
Pamputtae Embraces Being 38, Claps Back At Ageism Trolls
Dancehall artist Pamputtae is clapping back at ageism trolls. The 38-year-old has been age-shamed all week after making a post which some netizens believe is throwing shots at her younger contemporary Shenseea.
Julian Marley, Antaeus’ ‘Colors Of Royal’ Wins ‘Best Reggae Album’ At 2024 Grammy Awards
Julian Marley and Antaeus’ Colors Of Royal album has won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Bassist, Dead At 77
Reggae musician Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, who played bass guitar with Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away this morning (February 3) at the age of 77 after a long illness.
Sister Carol, Daughter Nakeeba Revive The ‘Movie Star’ Riddim With Sister Nancy, Glen Washington And More
Veteran artist Sister Carol has joined efforts with her daughter Nakeeba Amaniyea to revamp the 1990s Movie Star riddim into the Millenium Movie Star riddim.
Copeland Forbes Says Omission Of Beverly Kelso’s Contribution To Formation Of Bob Marley & The Wailers A Travesty
Iconic artist manager Copeland Forbes has expressed dismay that the role of singer Beverley Kelso’s critical role in the formation of the original Wailers, whose “high-pitched background vocals” is credited with “providing the perfect balance to the group’s sound,” has constantly been overlooked.
Bounty Killer, Spragga Benz Outraged At Plans To Build On “Sacred Indigenous Lands” In St Ann
Bounty Killer and Spragga Benz are up in arms over Chinese construction company China Harbour Engineering’s (CHEC) plans to build a gated residential complex on sacred indigenous lands in the parish of St Ann, some of which are reportedly tied to ancestors of National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
Ricky Frass Returns As Mayzen
By no means is he a newcomer to the music space but a lyrical returnee not starting from scratch but starting from experience dancehall artist Mayzen has emerged from his hiatus.
Quan-Dajai Talks Playing Young Bob Marley In Biopic, Working With Cousin Sean Paul On New Track
Recording artist Quan-Dajai, who also made his acting debut as young Bob Marley in the Reggae legend’s biopic, said he was able to easily assimilate the role because it matches his reality.
Big Youth Musically Endorses PM: “False Kings Have Set Themselves Against Andrew Holness”
Renowned reggae singer Big Youth bestowed musical blessings upon Prime Minister Andrew Holness during a chance encounter at one of Jamaica’s international airports, a gesture which left the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader grinning from ear to ear.
Dawn Penn’s ‘No No No’ In Calvin Klein’s 2024 Ad Campaign Featuring Idris Elba
Dawn Penn’s You Don’t Love Me (No No No) is the latest Jamaican song to be used as synchronization music, this time in iconic luxury brand Calvin Klein’s Spring 2024 Collection advertising campaign, which features acclaimed British actor, Idris Elba.
Shenseea’s ‘Blessed’ Featured In Snoop Dogg’s Film, ‘The Underdoggs’
Blessed, the 2019 song by Jamaican artist Shenseea featuring Tyga, is featured in the number 1 movie streaming on Prime Video, The Underdoggs.
Bounty Killer Claims US Visa Denial Due To Dudus, Stance On LGBTQ Issues
A strident Bounty Killer has revealed what he says are the two real reasons the United States Embassy has refused to grant him a visa: his strong opposition to the LGBTQ community, and his perceived close acquaintance with former West Kingston don, Christopher “Dudus” Coke.
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’ Debuts On Two Billboard Charts
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, which opens with a vocal sample from his grandfather Bob Marley and includes an outro with his mother, Ms.
Shenseea Says She And Rvssian Have Mended Their Relationship: “Now We’re Good”
Shenseea says she has patched up a two-year rift with producer Rvssian, under whose Rich Immigrants label she is signed in partnership with Interscope Records.
Bounty Killer Says Current Clash Songs Are Distasteful, Lack Marketability
Bounty Killer has weighed in on the current state of clashing within Dancehall music, positing that the current musical confrontations are contributing to a decline in the art’s overall appeal.