Protoje To Release Children’s Book Inspired By Daughter Yara
Grammy-nominated artist Protoje is expanding his creative horizon with the release of his first children's book, "Here Comes The Morning."…
Interview: Burning Spear On His Grammy-Nominated Comeback With ‘No Destroyer’
Reggae icon Burning Spear continues to showcase his commitment to his core beliefs with his latest offering, the Grammy-nominated album…
Neville Garrick—Art Director And Friend Of Bob Marley—Dead At 73
Neville Garrick, friend and former art director for Bob Marley, has passed away. He was 73. In a statement on…
Kalado Reveals He’s Studying Animation At Edna Manley College
Dancehall singjay Kalado is pursuing his childhood dream of being a visual artist. The Make Me Feel entertainer is pursuing…
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…
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…
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…
Tu-Lox Opens Up About Overcoming Depression
Deejay Tu-Lox is among a few thriving podcasters in the Dancehall space, but before he started the My Tu-Sense Podclass…
Wayne J Looks To Revive ‘Gyal Songs’ In Dancehall
In response to a growing call for more female-focused tracks in Dancehall music, Wayne J has released Open Up, a…
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…
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…
When Ninjaman Escaped A Fight With Josey Wales At Reggae Sunsplash
During Dancehall Night at Reggae Sunsplash 1989, unbeknownst to many patrons, veteran Josey Wales had his compatriot Ninjaman scampering to…
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…
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. The Overcome artist was inducted…
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…
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…
The Night Shabba Ranks Almost Got Burnt Like Michael Jackson At Reggae Sunsplash
Dancehall superstar Shabba Ranks narrowly avoided a dangerous on-stage accident at Reggae Sunsplash 1991, reminiscent of Michael Jackson's fiery mishap during a Pepsi commercial shoot back in 1984. While Michael’s…
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. The Dye Dye singjay said that she's pleased with the…
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. The 11-year-old stunned in a Sunrise performance on Friday, which showcased…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
