Two shows, one night A short but spicy set on stage, a quick change of clothes and a race across town to get to the second show before the sun is up is like a natural routine for our present crop of dancehall artistes. It has beceome a common trend in dancehall circles for acts [...]

Overseas artistes go ‘lowcal’ Recently, international stars, especially from the United States, have been coming to Jamaica more frequently, making special appearances on stage shows or shooting music videos for songs on which they have collaborated with Jamaican performers. This stems from the increased popularity of Jamaican music on the international stage, along with more [...]

No limit to the K-Queens’ future The Francis Sisters or the Singing Twins, are other options Kerrine and Kaydine might have utilised in branding themselves – but the twin sisters instead opted for K-Queens. They have been singing since they were 11 years of age – when they were being guided by the Jamaica Federation [...]

Jamaica and Japan see reggae ties Akihiko Narisawa came to Jamaica two years ago from Japan with one aim in mind – to find authentic Jamaican music produced by Jamaican artists and send it back to his homeland, where love for Jamaican reggae had skyrocketed to almost cultish proportions.

Little Hero on top with The Prayer (Oh Lord) Singer Little Hero earns his second number one song as The Prayer (Oh Lord) has risen to the summit. The song, released on the Inspire label, is Hero’s biggest follow- up to last year’s Inna De Ghetto, which was released on the Yellow Moon label. For [...]

Reggae Star Dispels Lil’ Kim Beef at WHBC VP Dancehall superstar Tanya Stephens is known stateside and worldwide for her hits such as “Goggle.” Her biggest smash to date, the laid back “It’s a Pity,” is about promiscuity and infidelity. She sat down with The Hilltop yesterday to discuss the release of her latest album, [...]

That’s a Wrap – Local rap artistes struggle for recognition When one thinks of rap music, it is usually American artistes who come to mind, not Jamaicans. However, local artistes have been trying their hand at the art, but the style is not readily welcomed as persons say it sounds like Jamaicans were either trying [...]

DJ Nicco wins ‘green’ With some 6000 votes to his credit, mix master DJ Nicco was hard to beat at the electrifying Heineken Green Synergy DJ Finals held at Weekendz on Saturday night. By 9:00 pm the venue was crammed to capacity and to ensure the safety and security of all, some patrons had to [...]

Legend’s Legacy Lives On “Anytime the reggae family come together, you know it’s gonna be this kind of weather,” proclaimed living legend Bunny Wailer, the only surviving member of the original Wailers, during a midpoint in his satisfying solo set. The weather, eerily mirroring the Irie vibes of the occasion, was indeed gorgeous on that [...]

“I am not involved with Tami Chynn,” says Marshall Dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall has denied rumours that he is involved with singer Tami Chynn. Marshall, on the weekend, sought to put a lid on the rumours, which have increased over the past few weeks.