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, [...]
Mad Cobra shot as dancehall goes ablaze Famed Jamaican dancehall supremo Mad Cobra is recovering from gunshot wounds, a high-profile victim of the ongoing street warfare between gangs and police that vindicates the recent decision by some of the island’s notable citizens to repatriate to Africa. Tension has been simmering on the streets of Jamaica [...]
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 [...]
Review: Nas, Marley light up Fox It worked. Many believed that the pairing of controversial rapper Nas and reggae star Damian “Junior Gong” Marley had potential. Yet, only a true Pollyanna, one without much experience with these types of cross-genre collaborations, could’ve predicted that the result would turn out as satisfying as what was witnessed [...]
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 [...]
O’Neil Edwards dies in hospital O’Neil Edwards, a member of the singing group Voicemail, has died in hospital. Edwards was critically wounded after he was shot several times as he attempted to enter his home at Belloc Avenue in the middle class community of Duhaney Park early on the morning of Monday May 10.