Stick Figure Shares Reggae Cover Of Green Day’s ‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’
American Reggae band Stick Figure released a cover of Green Day’s bleak 2004 hit Boulevard of Broken Dreams on Thursday (September 7).
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Prestige Ally Aligns Himself With ‘Born Blessed’
Reggae artist Prestige Ally doesn’t believe that there is any such thing as coincidence or good luck.
Cardi B’s Latest Song Has Dancehall Fans Calling For A Lawsuit
Bongos, Cardi B’s second collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, released on Friday, has been the subject of debate among Jamaican fans over whether it appropriated elements from Bang – a song released over two years ago by Dancehall artist Lincoln 3Dot.
Chronixx Returns With Yussef Dayes For Heartfelt ‘Pon Di Plaza’
The combination of Yussef Dayes, the English drummer, and Chronixx has culminated in the soothing and reflective Reggae ballad, Pon Di Plaza, which was released today as a single from Dayes’ debut album, Black Classical Music.
311’s Reggae Cover Of The Cure’s ‘Love Song’ Certified Platinum In The US
American band 311, known for blending rock with Reggae rhythms and Hip-Hop/Funk breakdowns, earned three new Platinum singles in the United States on Thursday, including their 2004 Reggae-rock cover of The Cure’s Lovesong.
Why Capleton Never Sings Songs Written By Others
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton says he has never recorded songs written by anyone else, as doing so, according to him, appears inauthentic.
Popcaan, 10Tik Trade Shots Over Use Of “Bad Words” At Kids’ Event
Popcaan and 10Tik appear to have traded subliminal shots on social media following their appearance at the Unruly Boss’ back-to-school event last month.
Tanya Stephens Says Marcia Griffiths Is Only Living Legend Jamaicans Won’t Disrespect
In a music culture that sometimes disregards the contributions of its founders, Tanya Stephens believes there’s only one veteran spared from the hot and cold adoration of fans: Marcia Griffiths.
Listen To Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Posthumous Album ‘Destiny’
Producer Bob Riddim and Delicious Vinyl Island have released Destiny, a new album recorded by Reggae legend Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry during the last year of his life.
Interview: Richie Spice Talks 10th Studio Album “Black Man Time”
Reggae artist Richie Spice has marked his 52nd birthday with the release of his 10th studio album—Black Man Time—today, September 8, 2023.
John Holt’s ‘Police In Helicopter’ Turns 40
VP/Greensleeves Records is celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by sharing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming, and previously unreleased photos from the cover shoot by Tim O’Sullivan.
Kate Simon’s Intimate Photographic Journey With Bob Marley And The Wailers
For many, the name Kate Simon might not immediately evoke the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Bob Marley.
Shenseea’s Son Rajeiro Walks New York Runway
Rajeiro Lee, the son of Dancehall star Shenseea, showed off yet another career move when he walked the runway in the Rookie USA fashion show in New York on Wednesday (September 6).
Jahn’ll, Granddaughter Of Music Pioneer Clancy Eccles, Releases ‘Why You Do It’
Recording artist Jahn’ll has tapped into her generational heritage by sampling the works of her late grandfather, Jamaican music pioneer, Clancy Eccles.
Patoranking Recruits Popcaan, Beenie Man For New Album
Nigerian star Patoranking has recruited Jamaica’s very own Popcaan and Beenie Man as well as Ludacris, Diamond Platnumz, Kizz Daniel, Victony, Gyakie and Zion Foster for his fourth studio album, World Best, released today (September 6, 2023).
Spice Insists She Said “Nothing Bad” About Erica Mena’s Son
Spice took to Instagram on Tuesday, insisting that she said nothing “bad’ about Erica Mena’s son and challenging her critics to specify what, exactly, she had said that was objectionable.
Flippa Mafia Says Corporate Jamaica Snubbed Him When He Wanted Character References Before Sentencing
Having spent the majority of his career giving back in cash and kind, Dancehall deejay Flippa Mafia was disappointed that corporate brands cut him off after he was found guilty of operating an international drug trafficking and money-laundering ring in 2016.
Nigerian Artist Ruger Taps Stefflon Don, Govana And Projexx For ‘RU The World’ Album
Jamaican artists Stefflon Don, Govana and Projexx all made an appearance on Nigerian Afrobeats star Ruger’s Ru The World album, released last Friday.
Beenie Man: ‘Simma’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Beenie Man’s Simma album covers an array of topics, from romantic dalliances and divine praises to unabashed self-aggrandizement.
Shenseea Says She Attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance Concert To Be “Inspired”
Jamaican singer Shenseea says that she attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance Concert Tour in Inglewood, California over the weekend not just as a fan, but also as an artist seeking inspiration.