English singer and songwriter Ali Campbell who was the lead singer and a member of the English reggae band UB40, is working on a new UB40 biopic detailing their highs and lows. The singer has revealed he’s teaming up with ‘Quadrophenia’ producer Bill Curbishley on a UB40 biopic. He has promised not to leave no…
Lincoln Barrington Minott, aka Sugar Minott, was born on May 25, 1956. He was a Jamaican reggae singer, producer, and sound-system operator. Sugar passed on July 10, 2010.
The Wailers band connects the old and new to produce a song featuring Shaggy and Skip Marley. The single is a powerful song focused on unity, love, and inclusion beyond cultural differences. The Wailers called on Jamaican superstar Shaggy, Farruko, and Bob Marley’s daughter and grandson Cedella and Skip Marley. The musicians have created a…
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Dixon, aka Bobby Digital. Bobby was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall music producer who made lasting contributions to the music industry. He was one of the first Jamaican producers to experiment with digital rhythms in the 1980s. He worked with artists like Cocoa Tea, Garnett…
Rolland Burrell, aka Johnny dollar, was born on May 8, 1933, in Jamaica. He is a Jamaican reggae roots icon.
Happy Birthday ~ Lady G Janice Fyffe, aka Lady G, was born on May 7, 1968, in Jamaica. She is a female dancehall and reggae deejay. Lady G is best known for her song “Man a Bad Man” from the film Third World Cop.
Happy Heavenly Birthday Justin Hinds Justin Hinds was born on May 7, 1942. He was a Jamaican ska vocalist. He is best known for “Carry Go Bring Come” recorded in late 1963, and was the most famous artist on the Treasure Isle Record label. He passed on March 16, 2005. He was also the cousin…
Louie Culture was born on May 5, 1960, in Portland, Jamaica, West Indies. Culture began his career in the dancehall while still at school. He was influenced by the DJs of the early 80s, such as Nicodemus and Bobby Culture it was the latter Bobby Culture who inspired him.
Happy Birthday ~ Jacob Miller Jacob Miller was a Jamaican reggae artist born on May 4, 1952. Before his solo career, he was the lead singer for the reggae group Inner Circle. Jacob passed on March 23, 1980.
Happy Birthday ~ Ernie Smith Glenroy Anthony Michael Archangelo Smith, aka Ernie Smith, was born on May 1, 1945, in Kingston, Jamaica. Ernie is a reggae singer who had his greatest success in the late 60s and 70s. He is known to have a deep baritone voice. A song that is very popular by Ernie…
