Vybz Kartel puts Clarks footprint on Jamaica Back in the spring, the Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel released a single paying tribute to his favourite consumer goods. He was, he says, recognising a great Jamaican tradition. The song was a huge hit on the island, and stores across Jamaica reported selling out of the very [...]
Flexxing with Russian “Russian, clean out yuh closet, deposit the clark’s dem we love it, ahoe…” These are the words of dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel as he croons over the Clark’s Again beats created by young producer Tarik Johnston, who we have come to know as Russian.
From Rasta to Gospel, Mowatt has thrilled The sounds of gospel icons will bless fathers countrywide when Judy Mowatt, belts out those sounds that men worldwide have come to fall in love with. The event, A Blessing for Fathers; the venue, the King’s House West Lawn; the cost, well worth it. The gospel music Mowatt [...]
Jamaica music lyrics — trigger of violence? Blood flowing like waterfalls. Brains floating like feathers out of a torn pillow. Women submitting to the whims of neighborhood “dons.” The images are typical of dancehall, a popular Jamaican music style that has sparked a furious debate over whether it merely reflects an increasingly violent society or [...]
Remembering good-old Reggae Sunsplash days Remember those summers when packing just about everything in sight and heading to Montego Bay for Reggae Sunsplash was cool? Java Immanuel-I certainly does, and he revisits them in his book, Reggae Sunsplash 1978-1998, which will be released today at the Ashanti Restaurant in St Andrew.
Feel the Beat in the Heat Cross summer desert heat with cool island beats and so is born … Lots and lots of happy feet. “I like seeing people grab their friend and run onto a dance floor — that doesn’t happen when you go to a rock show,” says Chris Parkhurst, keyboardist for Hawaiian-flavored, [...]
Nadine Sutherland’s Cougar, debuts on ER The highly anticipated video for Nadine Sutherland’s new single Cougar, makes its premiere on Anthony Miller’s ER programme tonight 8:30pm on TVJ. Cougar’s controversial theme, has sparked many discussions, as it explores the relationship between older women and younger men. The song has increased in rotation, on various radio [...]
Chino hits big in Japan Dancehall artiste Chino’s work has been doing well not only in the local, US and European markets, but also in Japan. Chino, who is known for hits like From Mawning (Never Change), Pon Yuh Head, Protected, Ruff It Up,We Nuh Like Dem featuring Di Genius, Before Dem Gone and others, [...]
Aswad bring their sunsplashed reggae sounds to Cardiff Aswad have been keeping the reggae flame burning brightly for more than 30 years. Tony ‘Gad’ Robinson tells Dave Owens why his band are now enjoying a 2010 musical renaissance ASWAD’S groundbreaking 1988 No 1 hit record Don’t Turn Around has stood the test of time and [...]
Reggae changed my life for the better says Jah Sun Jason Andrew McCommas aka Jah Sun has wholeheartedly embrace Reggae music. Fusing the sounds of hip-hop, reggae and world music with conscious and uplifting lyrics, Jah Sun hopes to awaken the human spirit and inspire others to live to their ultimate potential. Hailing from Humboldt [...]