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Four Takeaways From Queen Ifrica’s New Song ‘Predators Paradise’

Anytime Jamaica appears to be descending into disorder and degeneracy, the voices of Rastafarian musicians have always served as an incendiary, to compel the country to get ahold of itself. …

Bob Marley: A National Hero’s Hero

"Bob Marley is my HERO #thatisall," Rihanna tweeted one afternoon back in 2012. Now a National Hero herself, the Rude Boy singer-turned-Billionaire CEO has long claimed the late Reggae King…

Shaggy Making Christmas Albums For The Culture

With 12 studio albums, including the collaborative, Grammy Award-winning 44/876 with Sting, Shaggy is one of the most diverse artists in the world.  On October 1, the Rae Town native…

Who Is Grammy-Nominated Reggae Toaster Sister Carol?

Spice recently paid tribute to the women, who were nominated for a Grammy before her, thus paving the way for her nomination for Best Reggae Album at the upcoming 64th Annual…

Skeng’s ‘Cheese’ & 13 More Tracks For Your Dancehall Playlist

As some Dancehall acts continue to keep up in appearances this week, others like Elephant Man and Leftside have decided to treat fans with new music as a reminder that…

Jamaican Music Video Director Ernesto Mitchell Eyes Films, Documentaries

Ernesto Mitchell, founder and lead music video producer at Xtreme.Arts, says he is eyeing the film industry, and hopes to get into the groove of it soon. “I think this…

Kaya Black Says Reggae Covers Boost Jamaican Culture

Reggae artist Kaya Black believes doing covers of international hits creates a new window of opportunity for Jamaican acts. “When you turn a foreign song into a reggae song, it…

Six Dancehall Artists Who Manifested Their Dire Fate Through Lyrics

Jamaica’s inner-city, plagued by gang violence and political division, has served as inspiration for Dancehall deejays to deliver lyrical content. Unfortunately for some, these lyrics seem to have mirrored real-life…