Songwriting Workshop Key Feature Of Island Music Conference
An immersive two-day workshop focusing on addressing the art of songwriting, which some of Jamaica’s most acclaimed Reggae/Dancehall producers have…
Pamputtae Takes Stage And Screen In Netflix Series ‘Champion’
Dancehall artist Pamputtae added actress to her resume following her casting in the Netflix drama series Champion, released on the…
Music Video Director Banks Speaks On Challenges In Dancehall, Reggae
Jamaican music video director Banks Films, whose real name is Don McGregor, is concerned about the contemporary practices in video…
Tanya Stephens Plans World Tour For 20th Anniversary Of ‘Gangsta Blues’ Album
This year marks 20 years since the release of Tanya Stephen’s critically-acclaimed fifth studio album, Gangsta Blues, and she’s doing…
Romain Virgo To Release ‘The Gentle Man,’ His Most Personal Album Yet
Reggae singer Romain Virgo is set to release his fourth studio album, The Gentle Man, on March 1. The 12-track…
Cutty Ranks Hailed For His “Danceable Gunman Lyrics”
Veteran Dancehall deejay Cutty Ranks sparked much discussion on his Instagram page after he shared a video of American music…
Blak Ryno Releases Rock Song Following Viral Challenge
The wonders of the internet remain undefeated as Dancehall artist Blak Ryno has officially made his rock debut with Star…
Teejay’s Dressing For Global Impact
Teejay says Dancehall artists must be willing to experiment with different fashion styles if they want to stay relevant on…
Kamina Johnson Smith Says Now Might Be The Right Time To Name Bob Marley National Hero
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith suggests that now is the ‘right time’ to name Bob…
Shenseea, Masicka And Di Genius Team Up On New Song ‘Hit & Run’
Shenseea, Masicka, and producer Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor have served up a catchy new track titled Hit & Run. The…
Alexx A-Game On How He Prepared For Role As Peter Tosh In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Alexx A-Game, the Jamaican artist who plays Peter Tosh in the Bob Marley: One Love movie, expressed optimism about the…
Bob Marley Film Premiere Stirs Memories Of Reggae Icon’s Struggles With Discrimination
Head of the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, says she was…
D’Angel And Beenie Man Split On Son’s Boxing Dreams
D’Angel says she and deejay Beenie Man are split when it comes to their son’s desire to be a professional boxer. Social media got an inkling of Marco Dean Davis…
Chronixx’s Fans Request New Music: ‘We Miss You!’
Grammy-nominated singer Chronixx is incredibly missed by his fanbase, and they’re not afraid to say it. The Skankin' Sweet artist has been radio silent on social media lately, even clearing…
Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Dialect Coach Fae Ellington Says No Jamaican Actor Could Have Played Bob Marley “At This Time”
Jamaican broadcaster and university lecturer Fae Ellington says British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir was the ideal person to play the lead role in the Bob Marley: One Love biopic and that…
Macka Diamond Declares She “Still Got It”
Macka Diamond boldly asserts that her flame is still ablaze with her new release, Still Got It. A veteran of the dancehall scene since the 1990s, she's built a career…
Laden Reunites With Di Genius
Dancehall artist Laden has reunited with Big Ship Records producer Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor for the first time in eight years to make new music, which the Time To Shine…
Christopher Martin Reflects On Bob Marley’s Legacy And His Own Path At ‘One Love’ Premiere
Reggae/Dancehall star Christopher Martin has offered a thoughtful perspective on Bob Marley's enduring influence and his own artistic journey. “I stay true to myself and stay true to the topics…
Director Reinaldo Marcus Green Shares His Most Memorable Moment Filming The Bob Marley Movie
For Reinaldo Marcus Green, director of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic, recreating the historic One Love Peace Concert stands out as the most memorable moment of the entire production. "There…
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Will Be A Blockbuster, Say Grange And Stanley Niaah
Head of the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr Sonjah Stanley Niaah, and Minister of Entertainment Olivia Grange have both predicted that the Bob Marley:…
Ziggy Marley Pleased With Audience Reaction To ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie: “It Was Good”
Last evening's premiere of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic at the Carib 5 Cinema in Kingston, has satisfied the expectations of executive producer Ziggy Marley. Ziggy, lead actor Kingsley…
Major Mackerel Apologizes For Mocking African Emperor Shaka Zulu In 1987 Song ‘Pretty Looks Done’
Dancehall veteran Major Mackerel has apologized for his portrayal of the African Emperor Shaka Zulu in his 1987 Dancehall song, Pretty Looks Done. The song, which mockingly described Shaka Zulu…
Interview: Aneesa Badshaw Talks Mentorship From Pamputtae, Dancehall Collabs And More
Recording artist Aneesa Badshaw might have been born and raised in Canada, but she’s pretty in tune with Jamaican music. She teamed up with Dancehall artist Pamputtae on the track Gymnastic, which…
Fans Debate Shaneil Muir And Ikaya’s Vocal Similarities
Fans of singers Shaneil Muir and Ikaya have been going at it this month over their vocal similarities. It all started when Ikaya amplified the promotion for her song Insecure…
