Bam Bam, a three decade-old single from deejay Sister Nancy, is receiving a new lease on life. It currently holds the number one spot on the iTunes Reggae Top 100 Chart. Recorded in the mid-1980s for producer Winston Riley, the track is from the album One Two. Bam Bam is one of two Jamaican songs…
BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer reporter DANCEHALL artiste Mavado has responded to a recent petition to have him deported from the United States.In an exclusive with the Jamaica Observer, Mavado — whose given name is David Brooks — said a former business associate is behind the scheme. “Is somebody that used to work with me. Me…
By: Jamaica Observer DESPITE a shooting in a nightclub in which he was performing, controversial dancehall artiste Alkaline is giving his first North American gig thumbs up. According to the Hartford Courant, a man was placed in critical condition after a shooting inside the West Indian Social Club in Hartford, Connecticut, recently. “Alkaline had no…
By: Howard Campbell/Jamaica Observer This is the 10th in a series reflecting on the highlights of the entertainment scene in 2014. “AND the nominations for Best Reggae Album at the 57th Grammy Awards are…’The usual suspects”. Past winners Ziggy Marley (Fly Rasta), Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, (Back on The Controls), Sean Paul (Full Frequency), Sly and…
By: Jamaica Observer SUPREME Promotions, promoters of Sting, has launched a probe into the events which led to a premature end to the Boxing Day staging held at JamWorld Entertainment Complex in Portmore. Isaiah Laing, CEO of Supreme Promotions, expressed regret about the unforeseen violent incidents that occurred at the end of what he called…
Sep. 6-27 “Amid The Noise And Haste” SOJA (3 Weeks) May 3 -24 “Fly Rasta” Ziggy Marley (3 Weeks) Mar 22-April12 “Reincarnated” Snoop Lion (3 Weeks) *Jun 28-Aug 2 “Count Me In” Rebelution (8 Weeks) **Aug 30-Nov 8 “Amid The Noise” SOJA (7 Weeks)
This year was the pits for reggae music. Too many complaints from promoters, music lovers, radio, tv, print media here and abroad regarding unprofessionalism in reggae. Once again, I air my concerns and feel that this business need to be regulated. Something needs to be done urgently. If this business does not pull up its…
DECEMBER -Six Grammy Nods: Sean Paul, Ziggy Marley, Lee Scratch Perry, Shaggy, Sly and Robbie, SOJA -Madonna Records New Reggae Single For Her New Album. -(JAVAA) Annual Music Festival. -Israel Vibration Recording NewAlbum In Kingston. -Clive Chin Files Law Suit Against His Step Mother Pat Chin and VP Records Over Songs Ownership. -Burning Spear Takes…
Shauna Chin is a foreign born actress. She began her acting career in 2009 with a recurring role in a Caribbean television series. Since then, she has launched a film career in the United States. Chin was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies to parents Keith, of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Ellen, a…
Canadian reggae bad Magic is scheduled for the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival to be held on January 29 – 31, 2015. The band is known for their debut single, “Rude”. This single became number one in the United States of American and United Kingdom. It stayed at least 18 weeks in the top ten…
Congratulations to the reggae nominees for the 57th Grammy Awards Ziggy – Fly Rasta. Soja – Amid the noise and haste Lee Scratch Perry – Back on the controls. Shaggy – Out of many, one music. Sean Paul – Full frequency. Sly and Robby – Sly and Robby and Spicy Chocolate.
International recording artist Ed Robinson celebrated the music of legendary crooner John Holt on his latest pop-reggae album, Tribute to John Holt. The album, produced by Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, premiered on Tuesday, November 11 on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. Conceived during a pop-reggae recording session between Robinson and McGregor, Tribute to John Holt represents a…
The 12th Caribbean Hall of Fame Awards honored Sir John Holt at the Pegasus Hotel in Jamaica. Mr. Garnett Reid, Chairman of the organizing committee of the Caribbean Development for the Arts, Sports and Culture Foundation, said “this was a special case”. “We were planning to honor him. We regretted that he had been ignored…
