Brigadier Jerry still marches on
Calling out all the soldiers of culture in dancehall music, Brigadier Jerry led the Jamaican music scene in the early ’70s as one of the top DJs. Born as Robert Russell and affectionately known as ‘Briggy’, Russell ruled the mic on various sound systems such as King Stur Gav Hi Fi, […]
If You Can’t Riddim, Join ‘Em
Most artists yearn to be recognized and admired by the public. But in the cutthroat world of Jamaican dancehall, fame can lead to serious trouble, particularly if you happen to be a member of the thriving Miami collective Black Chiney. “Back in 2002 someone sent us an e-mail,” says Supa […]
Who killed the coach?
When the news broke that Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer had been murdered, it sent shockwaves around the world. Toby Harnden in Kingston and Neil Tweedie in London report on his final hours. When Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer entered the lift on the ground floor of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel last Saturday, […]
Marley home ‘inspiring, cheesy’
A visit to the Jamaica birthplace of reggae megastar Bob Marley includes traversing a narrow potholed road, a store with over-the-top T-shirts — and the odour of ganja. A rattling pickup truck honks and squeezes by us on a type of road Jamaicans aptly named a “one-lane two-way.” “Head gown. Head no […]
Pulse withholds part of Spragga’s money
Pulse InvestmentS Limited, organisers of the ‘Rock the World’ fashion, beauty and concert series has decided to withhold 25 per cent of Spragga Benz’ performance fee, claiming that his actions on stage on Wednesday were in breach of the profanity clause in his contract. The clause reads: “ARTISTE will […]
