Archive for August, 2011

I-Octane, Khago & Teflon put differences aside, share stage at Capleton’s show

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

I-Octane, Khago & Teflon put differences aside, share stage at Capleton’s show Prominent Dancehall-Reggae singjays, I-Octane, Khago & Teflon all put their differences aside, at least for one night as they shared the stage at Capleton’s annual “St. Mary Mi Come From” event early Saturday morning. Capleton himself invited the three men on stage after [...]

Caribbean vibes flow through online radio

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Caribbean vibes flow through online radio  It’s amazing how the visually impaired manage to accomplish their feats. Though they cannot see, most blind people have other over-compensating senses, and usually an over-zealous aspiration for success. But still, how are they able to run an Internet radio station? Caribbean Culture Vibes (CCV) streams live music online. [...]

Dancehall Artists Mavado and Beenie Man to Return to U.S. After Visa Snafu

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Dancehall Artists Mavado and Beenie Man to Return to U.S. After Visa Snafu  After having their visas revoked by the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica in May 2010, dancehall artists Mavado and Beenie Man will return to the U.S. in the coming weeks with separate appearances in Queens, New York: Beenie Man at a birthday celebration [...]

Cherine: The sexy side of Dancehall Soul

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Cherine: The sexy side of Dancehall Soul  The year 2011 has been a pretty productive one for Cherine. She has dropped her surname, Anderson, has a new album coming and new singles on the market. She has also formed a new band and strikes a new, sexier image. And it’s only summer!

Night Life: Bassline reggae night has the crowds jamming

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Night Life: Bassline reggae night has the crowds jamming Even on a freezing winter’s night, the queue spirals a long way from the door, with people braving the cold to get into the Bassline. It’s loud and you can hear the reggae tunes bellowing from inside. African Storm Sound System hosts a reggae session every [...]

Ce’ Cile’s songs rocket up german charts

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Ce’ Cile’s songs rocket up german charts  Dancehall ‘bad gyal’ Ce’ Cile is double trouble in Germany where two of her songs are rocketing up the German Black chart. The chart, initiated in 2003, is used to track the success of popular songs in urban venues. The chart is dominated by contemporary R&B, rap and [...]

Why Reggae Sumfest Is Jamaica’s Most Commercially Successful Music Event

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Why Reggae Sumfest Is Jamaica’s Most Commercially Successful Music Event With an impresseive lineup of nearly 50 reggae acts complemented by a few international guest artists, Reggae Sumfest reigns as Jamaica’s largest, most commercially successful music event.Sumfest recently celebrated its 19th anniversary, July 21-23, at Montego Bay’s Catherine Hall, with dancehall superstars Vybz Kartel and [...]

Reggae is the sound of London’s summer

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Reggae is the sound of London’s summer I suspect I’m not alone in rediscovering a love of reggae around this time every year. Like the unfettered thrill of wearing shorts, it’s mostly forgotten about for the other nine months before becoming a vital part of the musical wardrobe as soon as the sun comes out. [...]

Shaggy’s Summer in Kingston tops the Billboard chart

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Shaggy’s Summer in Kingston tops the Billboard chart Dancehall artiste Shaggy earns his fifth number one album on Billboard’s reggae album tally this week. His digital release Summer in Kingston, which was launched two weeks ago, debuts in the top spot. Shaggy’s journey on the Billboard reggae album listing began in 1994 when Pure Pleasure [...]

Positive response to Leba’s Intoxicated

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Positive response to Leba’s Intoxicated After years of honing her musical chops as lead singer of the girl group 54-46, and as a backup singer for her famous father, reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert, singer Leba Hibbert has come full circle with the release of her debut solo album Intoxicated. According to the singer, the album [...]