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Tanya Stephens Recording Live Version Of ‘Gangsta Blues’ For 20th Anniversary
Today marks 20 years since the release of Tanya Stephens’ critically-acclaimed fifth studio album, Gangsta Blues, and she’s doing it big. …
The Story Behind The Song: Anthony Red Rose’s ‘Tempo’
Dancehall singer Anthony Red Rose says it was legendary music producer and sound engineer King Tubby who urged him to…
Red Rat “Left Out Of The Equation” In Chris Brown Settlement Over ‘Tight Up Skirt’
Dancehall artist Red Rat appears to have been "left out of the equation" in a copyright infringement lawsuit against American…
Interview: Sevana On SXSW, Going Indie And Her International Journey
One of Jamaica’s brightest young stars, Sevana, has been making waves from the island to international markets lately. First, there…
The Story Behind The Song: A Car-Washer Inspired Seanizzle’s ‘One Day’ Riddim And Title Track
Dancehall music producer Seanizzle says the popular One Day juggling riddim and its titular hit single, both crafted by him,…
Remembering Bob Andy: Reggae Legend’s Son Speaks On His Life And Legacy
Four years ago today, the music world lost a giant with the passing of the exceptional Reggae singer-songwriter Bob Andy.…
The Story Behind The Song: Tanya Stephens’ ‘It’s A Pity’ Was Written From Personal Experience
Tanya Stephens hardly ever writes for entertainment. In her own words, “I write for expression, and then I try to…
Lutan Fyah Demands More Entertainment Zones, And Reggae Airplay Quotas
Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is advocating that the government constructs more entertainment zones across the island and re-examines how the…
Patra Says New Track Signals The ‘Queen’s Return’
As she celebrates the release of her track Tender Touch, Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra says the project is symbolic of the ‘queen’s return.’ “My hopes for this track is for…
Interview: Tanya Stephens’ ‘Gangsta Blues’ At 20
By 25 years old, singer Tanya Stephens had already scored several Dancehall classics, and was in a league of her own as a songwriting virtuoso. But she was also facing…
Valiant Talks First Acoustic Performance
Dancehall artist Valiant made a striking impression with his first acoustic performance at Kingston's TacBar restaurant on Wednesday night, diving into a new experience for both himself and his fans.…
Marcy Chin Talks Rebranding, Creative Differences With Ce’Cile And Koffee Co-Sign
Some people have different visions of the type of artist they think Marcy Chin should be. On opposite ends, there’s the pop-singing, rockstar, encouraged by her Downsound Records chief Joe…
Marcy Chin Unfiltered: Talks New Music, Broke Men, Safe Sex And Financial Literacy
If spontaneously spending US$2,000 on a woman is going to set you back by a few weeks, you don’t qualify to date Marcy Chin. The unvarnished entertainer has struck a…
The Story Behind The Song: Fred Locks’ Repatriation Anthem ‘Black Star Liner’
Fred Locks' Black Star Liner was more than just a catchy roots Reggae tune. It was a potent anthem about the Garveyite yearning for repatriation, which resonated with a new…
Mr. Lexx Says 2000 Was A Good Year: Multiple Hit Songs And Four Women Pregnant At The Same Time
Veteran Dancehall artist Mr. Lexx says the year 2000 was the golden era of his 30-year music career, a time when he had multiple hit songs and also found himself…
Nadine Sutherland Turns 56: Her 10 Best Songs
Call her one of the fewest child stars to be relevant over 40 years after rising to prominence as the winner of the Tastee Talent competition, beating deejay Yellowman. Call her…
