Clash production slows down: Some producers refuse to record ‘diss’ songs
Feuds have long been a part of Jamaican music, from the ska era to the dancehall. However, in recent times they have reached unprecedented levels of violence, often with personal vendettas on and off stage.

In music, competition occurs across genres. In rap music there was […]

Unmatchable talent!
To think that “the hit maker” Shaggy once had walked in unnoticed through a crowded arena before a concert is unimaginable. He is known to have a limitless hit making talent and so every time he walks into a studio to record an album he faces this challenge labelled on himself. Shaggy with his […]

Fishbone: A little reggae, a little ska, some punk and metal

For a band named after the remnants of a good meal, Fishbone is a hearty hodge-podge of sounds and styles.

After nearly 30 years of rocking out, the seven-man ska-punk-reggae-metal fusion act is back with a new album and a new lineup. Since forming in […]

Another court date for ‘Family Man’?

An American show promoter has sued legendary reggae band The Wailers to recover US$2 million in concert fees he claims it owes him.

The promoter, Bill Reid, told the Virginian-Pilot newspaper last week that the funds represent eight years of unpaid concert revenues. As their promoter, Reid said he was contracted […]

Lee “Scratch” Perry: Repentance

Lee “Scratch” Perry is known for his role as the legendary Jamaican producer who helped usher in the genre of dub music over 40 years ago. Featuring experimental and spacey bass-laden effects on lyric-less versions of reggae classics, a new genre grew and was popularized by the storied producer. Having […]