That’s a Wrap – Local rap artistes struggle for recognition When one thinks of rap music, it is usually American artistes who come to mind, not Jamaicans. However, local artistes have been trying their hand at the art, but the style is not readily welcomed as persons say it sounds like Jamaicans were either trying [...]
DJ Nicco wins ‘green’ With some 6000 votes to his credit, mix master DJ Nicco was hard to beat at the electrifying Heineken Green Synergy DJ Finals held at Weekendz on Saturday night. By 9:00 pm the venue was crammed to capacity and to ensure the safety and security of all, some patrons had to [...]
“I am not involved with Tami Chynn,” says Marshall Dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall has denied rumours that he is involved with singer Tami Chynn. Marshall, on the weekend, sought to put a lid on the rumours, which have increased over the past few weeks.
The ‘write’ hit The saying ‘your reputation precedes you’ is true for many things. But for the songwriters who pen the lyrics, this mantra is not just true but is also the basis on which hit songs are made. Each DJ or singer has a particular style and delivery, the lyrics of their songs must, [...]
Reggae in Hebrew Gil Binyamin, aka Silver Don, closed a circle last month when he performed as warmup to Ziggy Marley in Ra’anana a decade after performing with him in Jamaica. The appearance was also a good opportunity to promote his new reggae album, “Live Flame,†written entirely in Hebrew.
Dirty dancing Jamaica style Dancehall fans in this country have taken up the latest dance craze imported from Jamaica. This dance, the “dutty wine,†which takes some amount of skill is currently experiencing a surge of popularity in West Indian communities in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, as well as in this [...]
More dancehall favorites from Jahna At the launching of her third album (One Love) earlier this year Jahna assured her fans that more of her music might be at their disposal before the end of the year and the singer looks to have delivered on the promise. The release of the fourth recording from the [...]
BUJU – ‘Too Bad’ to contain It’s not quite how his life panned out, but it’s pretty close. Buju Banton, barely settling into 33, has achieved the iconic status usually bestowed upon those much older than himself. However, wearing the crown isn’t easy, especially when it has been noticeably speckled by a few thorns.
Celebrities secure their rides Anthony Cruz had his Rav 4 stolen from his Red Hills home, Comedian, Fancy Cat, was held up at gunpoint and his Mitsubishi Gallant stolen, Wavell Hinds was also relieved of his Prado and the list could go on and on. The reality has struck some entertainers that they are no [...]
Apple Gabriel: With Israel Vibration “Don’t fight against the Rastaman with his culture music, cause the Rastaman no mean no harm. What the Rastaman wants to do is calm the storm: This is Albert “Apple Gabriel” Craig’s message to Kenyans and the world.