Tarrus Riley’s music is ‘Contagious’ Tarrus Riley is mixing styles on his newest album and he’s spreading it “like a virus.” So many artists are throwing a little reggae into their music, and Thanks to artists like Sean Paul, Beenie Man and Shaggy it’s really entered the mainstream in America. Now, the title of Tarrus’ [...]
DJ Dossier: Tony Culture If you missed Tony Culture spinning reggae and dancehall music during last weekend’s ultra-packed First Friday celebration, don’t worry. You can always catch the dreadlocked DJ working the turntables next month. Or the month after that. And then the month after that. In fact, the Jamaican-born musician and platter jock has [...]
Mavado’s Range shot up – Foota denies involvement Shots were fired at Mavado’s upper St Andrew home early Tuesday morning, and although persons speculate that it may have been linked to a recent feud with Foota Hype, the selector has denied any involvement in the incident. Speaking with THE STAR yesterday, Foota Hype said: “Mi [...]
That Was Then, This Is Buju Lyrics from a 17-year-old song are costing Buju Banton gigs. The Jamaican dancehall singer had some of the dates on his 2006 U.S. tour canceled because his 1992 song “Boom Bye Bye” urges listeners to shoot gay people in the head and douse them with acid. Last week major [...]
Steely leaves indelible mark on dancehall While jamming at the popular Rae Town dance in 1987, Home T member Mikie Bennett said he was struck by an infectious new rhythm. “I found out that it was called the Cats Paw and it was done by Steely and Clevie at Jammys (producer Lloyd James),” Bennett told [...]
Local entertainers scoff at retirement For many persons, age is just a concept. Nowhere is that proven more than the local music industry, where countless entertainers are on a musical mission that spans their entire lives. Retirement age is 60 and 65 for women and men, respectively, with early retirement starting at 55. Music, however, [...]
Busy Signal rocked with sex vibes The edgy, hardcore feel of dancehall music is the sort of stuff Jamaican artiste Busy Signal serves up when he is onstage and firing off lyrics. But he has a different appeal, a style that is dripping in raw, endless vulgarity. The thing about dancehall is that its staying [...]
Reggae artist Pato Banton answers 7 When Patrick Murray was 8 years old he began performing at his stepfather’s gigs as a DJ. Since then, his career as a progressive Reggae singer and songwriter has blossomed and he is loved throughout the world. His unconventional performance style has endeared him to his fans, and new [...]