Rondell Yassin: ‘Solid’ as a rock

When The Scene first interviewed Rondell Yassin almost two years ago, he was described as a gospel artiste who was set to take his music to a higher place. That prediction was accurate since the singer, who goes by the stage name “Solid Youth”, has advanced by leaps and bounds […]

XXX Dancehall Anthems is raw dancehall at its best
Approach with caution. That’s the best advice for anyone wishing to subscribe to the Greensleeves Records various artistes compilation XXX Dancehall Anthems. The 18-track set is an unbridled collection of some of the most suggestive, X-rated and downright slack lyrics from some of the biggest names in […]

Katalys looks outward on second album
The radical gospel group, Katalys Crew, has a new album. For those who are familiar with the group, they are accustomed to the rich reggae beat that the group produces. The new album is called Katalys Crew 4 A Reason and is “dedicated to people in the world who feel […]

We’re doing it for Dad
Reggae superstar Bob Marley never appeared at Glastonbury - but now two of his sons are taking his songs on stage. They talk to Andrew Perr. Such is the magic of Glastonbury that an inspirational show can be stumbled upon at any of the stages, at any time of […]

Stewart Girls and Marley Boys Battle It Out In London Club!
Two of the biggest music families, the Stewarts and the Marleys, were at war last night after a clash erupted in a London club. Kimberley Stewart had been out celebrating her younger sister Ruby’s 20th birthday with the likes of Natalie Imbruglia, when the […]