Ghana’s Bob Marley – Rocky Dawuni
To learn more about this Ghanaian sensation visit: http://www.rockydawuni.com
Sound clash competition gets new reality TV show format
GUINNESS TAKES 12 SOUNDS ON A JOURNEY OF GREATNESS Guinness Sounds of Greatness, which began in 2008 as an island wide road show promoting the art of sound clash, now celebrates its third season. The made-for-TV series, directed by Jay
Upcoming Artiste ‘TIVITY’
Born Travaughn Odane Watson, Tivity grew up in the St. Andrew area where he attended the Gordon Pen Primary School. He got into music from the tender age of fifteen when he realized that he was very good at writing songs. He
Reggae Times Chit-Chat with Emprezz
We all know her as Emprezz and that’s exactly who she is as she puts it. Reggae Times had the opportunity to have a chat with one of the most well rounded women in entertainment, Emprezz Mullings. REGGAE TIMES: How
A Jollywood in the making…
Jamaican film like our music is one avenue taken by producers to showcase aspects of the authentic Jamaican lifestyle. The films are usually packaged in such a way that when they are being watched, you just can’t help but to
Chillin with Blak Diamon
Blak Diamon is an artist that knows all about the challenges on the road to fame. The concept of his music is world music, which encompasses music of all genres. With Reggae, R&B and Hip Hop sounds, Blak Diamon hopes
Chatting With Versatile
Versatile, means capable to do anything competently and the artist Versatile is no different. He has been creating tsunami on the air waves with his singles “Bank Inna Mi Pocket,” “ My Year” And “Sneakers.” Versatile is a charismatic, out-going,
The Dangers of Skin Bleaching
Skin bleaching is a growing trend among Jamaicans and people worldwide. Otherwise known as skin whitening or skin lightening, bleaching of one’s skin is a practice of using chemical substances in an attempt to lighten the skin tone by
Reggae Sumfest 2011
Each year, Reggae Sumfest upholds its strong popularity among the Jamaican people and people world-wide. The line up always consists of the finest and hottest acts in the music industry. This year, Reggae Sumfest will be no different. On Thursday
Pick 5
Reggae Times wanted to know five things of interest among our people under the categories of riddims, restaurants, media personalities, tv shows, clubs and activities for this summer. Here are the five picks that came to surface. They are in
Beauty beyond Pageant Purpose
Each year Jamaicans gear up for various pageants and competitions which will showcase the island’s best looking women. It is quite expected that whoever is chosen to represent Jamaica, should impress the world and surpass the performance of all the
Many Rivers to Cross: Making it in the Business
Hearing your song on the radio, getting booked for live shows and having fans scream your name and ask for your autograph is just a few of the many things upcoming artist dream about. For some, the process is long
On the 30th Anniversary Bob Marley’s Death
Although he has never received a Grammy, today the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, California debut an exhibit which focuses on Reggae Icon Robert Nesta Marley. The museum acknowledges Bob Marley as a powerful performer, a private and spiritual man and
LOOKING BACK AT THE REGGAE MONTH
Series of shows The month of February is now behind us. It was the period during which we annually celebrate Reggae Month and Black History Month respectively, here in Jamaica. During the 2011 revival of the celebrations, as
What A Venue!
In Jamaica, we never cease to be surprised by the wonders of the island. At every corner of the island there is something special just waiting to be discovered by you. Even when you think you’ve seen it all, trust
Bad Boys Entertainer-The Appeal
From the beginning of time, women have always been attracted to bad boys. This is the common question that has often been asked by many. Why is this trend becoming so popular? In Jamaica’s culture today the bad boy
RE Talent Search
Reggae Television (RE TV) launched its talent school search competition on July 14, 2010 with the first audition being held at Devon House, Kingston. The Competition came about as a spin-off from the popular Re TV High School
ART’ical EXPOSURE – MANIFESTO
JAMAICA’S NEW LIVE SHOW ON HOPE ROAD Held at Bookophilia at 92 Hope Road in St Andrew, ART’ical EXPOSURE seeks to expose creativity through staging a series of literary and musical showcases. It is put on by Manifesto|Jamaica, a new
WHAT WILL THE MOOD BE AT STING 2010?
Lyrical rivalries and confrontations have for a long time been a part of the local entertainment culture. It is the backbone of dancehall and for live shows and it is the highlight of the night for shows such as Sting
Dream Weekend Craze
Necessities for Dream Weekend Parties Negril, Jamaica comes alive on the Emancipation Weekend 2010 as individuals from all over the globe congregate in one city for four (4) days of non-stop partying. Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) and the