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Just when we thought the reggae scene was booming with attention and several recognition going out to key industry players in Reggae Month 2021, things will end indeed with massive virtual events ;but come May the annual IRAWMA is to
The pioneering 79 year old Ewart “Daddy U-Roy” Beckford died last night at The University Hospital of the West Indies. The man credited with starting toasting was a trailblazer in the field who also started the movement for MCs and
Johnny Clarke veteran roots singer is to receive a Bob Marley One Love Award on February 16 (Ash Wednesday). The 40th year since the event is being held will see Clarke being one of five persons being honoured. Clarke started
The Young, Gifted and Black Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Hall of Fame in New York will be inducting Marcia Griffiths and Freddie McGregor of Big Ship into the Hall of Fame come February 24th. The YGB will be doing so
Well known for his conscious vibe on the reggae music scene Kabaka Pyramid released “Believe”, three weeks ago. “Believe” is produced by Tip God Music and the music video directed by Quan Nelson of Studio9. Known for songs including “Reggae
Yet again Reggae’s resilience has shown through, with the power-packed list of events set to take place, even though, the month’s celebration has to be moved to a virtual platform. Reggae month 2021 started with just the right spark. crowned
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Pat Chin of VP Records is scheduled to release an autobiography on March 20,2021. The 83 year old is co-founder of Randy’s Record Label and VP Records. VP Records was started some 42 years ago in 1979 and today is
The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) Honour Awards which is to mark the end of the activities for reggae month 2021 will be awarding Stephen “Cat” Coore. Coore is a founding member of the reggae band and several time Reggae
Nadine Sutherland launched her professional career in 1979 after winning Tastee Talent Constest. She was the first to be signed on the Tuff Gong Label by Bob Marley. She recorded “Starvation on the Land” on Tuff Gong Label at age
The annual Reggae Month celebration in honor of a music which strives to bring love and unity will not be daunted by the novel coronavirus pandemic; Reggae Month was launched virtually on Sunday January 10. It saw performances from a
Deejay Sister Charmaine has died. The 53 year old is said to have died in her sleep at her home in Bronx ,New York, United States on Tuesday. The “Glammity” deejay rose to prominence in the 1980’s which she credits
The names Sly and Robbie have been related to music for the past four decades. Having successfully established solo careers Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare decided to form a duo in the mid 1970’s. Sly a drummer and Robbie a
2020 having rattled Nations and changed the way we live and interact in our societies might have left a few with daunting reviews, but for rising artiste and songwriter Royal Blu 2020 was quite a good year for his musical
Osbourne ‘King Tubby’ Ruddock was born in 1941 and grew up in Central Kingston. His musical career starting at the age of 17. King Tubby began his professional career fixing radios and was an electrician. He later branched of to
Bamm Holt, grandson of the legendary John Holt has released his EP, with the title “Realize”. The EP released includes covers from his grandsfather’s collection of songs such as; Tribal War and Police in Helicopter. The five single EP also
Just days short of a month since the release of Shaggy’s “Christmas In The Island”, album. The reviews have been great. The fifteen track album provides a twist to several traditional Christmas song favourites, adding an “Island Vibe”. The Grammy
Sean Kingston, born Kisean Anderson on the 3rd of February 1990 is an American-Jamaican rapper, singer, song-writer and producer. He first came to light in the music industry after his first album release in 2007 titled “Sean Kingston”. Great recognition
Grammy –winning reggae/dancehall artiste Sean ‘Dutty Rock’ Paul is still in the limelight and doing great things. Sean is known for the popular hits; The Light, Baby Boy, and Temperature just to name a few. He has released two consecutive