Jah Cure is set to lead a strong delegation of artistes hailing from western Jamaica, who will ignite Reggae Sumfest, slated for July 13-19. Jah Cure appears on International Night I, Friday, July 18 along with International hip hop and R&B artistes Wiz Khalifa and Jason Derulo. Nature, Shuga, Ryme Minister and Prissy G, also…
Shereita Grizzle, Gleaner Writer It has been a year since singer Toots Hibbert, lead singer for the iconic group, Toots and the Maytals, suffered head injuries from an incident which took place at a concert in Richmond, Virginia. The artiste is still in recovery mode, but that has not stopped persons from attempting to conduct…
Last night the crowd at the St. Kitts Music Festival got a good taste of Reggae Music (hardcore dancehall, conscious and roots) Above: Chronixx taking the stage at St. Kitts Music Festival (Photo by Clytie Southwell) Above: the crowd at Warner’s Park (Photo by CJ) Above: Sensational Tarrus Riley (Photo by Clytie Southwell) Above: Jamaican…
Davina Henry, Staff Reporter (Jamaica Gleaner) Two months after releasing his sophomore album, My Journey, reggae star I-Octane is already reaping the fruits of his labour. In an interview with The Gleaner, Octane said the album has been gaining momentum, launching his career into new territory. “It’s definitely a great accomplishment. An outcome of this…
BY Jamaica Gleaner VIP tickets to Reggae Sumfest available in online competition With two winners already announced, Sean Paul’s Reggae Sumfest Instagram competition is now full speed ahead on social media. Recently wrapping up shows in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Sean Paul will be making a return to the Reggae Sumfest stage on International Night II,…
By Jamaica Observer NO Prejudice, the latest studio album from reggae singer Natural Black, is slated to be released on July 8. According to the entertainer, the 15-track album — his 14th — is a mixture of social commentary, lover’s rock and dancehall tunes. “The title speaks for itself, No Prejudice. It exemplifies my mindset…
Bunny Wailer scolds Gov’t for slow pace on decriminalisation BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter [email protected] VETERAN reggae artiste and ganja legalisation advocate Bunny Wailer is describing the Government’s recent move to facilitate the decriminalisation of small amounts of marijuana as “too little, too late”. According to Wailer, Rastafari has already done the job that…
Freddie McGregor (born 27 June 1956, Clarendon, Jamaica) has been variously a singer, musician and producer. His music career began when he was seven years old.
Byron Lee OJ CD, born Byron Aloysius St. Elmo Lee (27 June 1935 – 4 November 2008), was a Jamaican musician, record producer, and entrepreneur, best known for his work as leader of Byron Lee and the Dragonaires.
Henry “Junjo” Lawes (1960 in Kingston, Jamaica – 13 June 1999 in London, England) was a highly influential Jamaican record producer.
Cecil Wellington (1957–1996), better known as Nicodemus, was a Jamaican reggae deejay who released a string of albums in the 1980s and 1990s.
By Kevin Jackson Observer Writer WHEN the Renaissance Disco started out in the 1990s, many in dancehall circles dubbed it an ‘uptown’ sound system. It has confounded the Doubting Thomases and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Delano Thomas, lead selector and part owner of Renaissance, told Splash that a number of events will be…
Dillinger (born Lester Bullock, June 25, 1953, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae artist. Dillinger was known for his quick wit, humorous lyrics and vulgar content (e.g. on the track “Crabs in My Pants”).
