Max Romeo
Capleton Names His Two Favourite Songs As A Youth: “You Have To Respect Longevity And Substance”
Reggae and dancehall stalwart Capleton is encouraging younger artists to honour their forerunners. “We just haffi mek the youths dem…
Derrick Morgan Recalls Life-Changing Car Accident With Fellow Musician Max Romeo
Ska music legend Derrick Morgan has recalled how a 1994 accident changed the trajectory of his life, leaving him with…
Max Romeo On Legal Battle Against Universal Music: “I Have To Speak Up, I Have To Fight”
Veteran Reggae artist Max Romeo has issued a public statement on his legal battle with Universal Music Group and Polygram…
Exclusive: Reggae Legend Max Romeo Files US$15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has filed a US$15 million lawsuit against UMG Recordings and Polygram Publishing, Inc., claiming unpaid royalties…
The Max Romeo Song That He Didn’t Want To Record, And Why It Won Over UK Skinheads
Reggae veteran Max Romeo says he was reluctant to record Wet Dreams, a risqué 1969 UK chart hit, but decided…
Kanye West’s Reggae And Dancehall Samples: 10 Times He Tapped Jamaican Music
Over the course of his career, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, blending disparate genres and…
Grand Theft Auto: 15 Dub, Reggae & Dancehall Classics From The Gaming Franchise
Rockstar Games’ multibillion-dollar gaming franchise Grand Theft Auto has always been known for its diverse and unforgettable soundtracks. The franchise…
Throwback Thursday: Max Romeo’s ‘Chase The Devil’
While unwavering tenacity, defiance and righteous purpose are themes that effortlessly prevail in Roots Reggae, they can just as easily…
Max Romeo To Retire From Touring: “End Of An Era For Me, But Reggae Music Will Live On”
Vintage Reggae artist Max Romeo has announced that he will be doing a final tour dubbed 'The Ultimate Tour' "to pay his respects," and will be releasing a commemorative album…
Slack Songs Of Mento, Ska And Rocksteady
Since its development almost five decades ago, Dancehall has gotten a bad rap for being too sexually explicit. Eighties toasters like Yellowman and Admiral Bailey were often demonized by self-titled…
