David Rodigan – a master of his skill
Born in Germany 47 years ago, David Rodigan came into the world not knowing which direction his life would take. However, in present day he is known world-wide as one of the major disc jockeys in the reggae music arena and has generated a multitude of fans whilst commanding a high level of respect from his peers.
The fallout continues from Akon’s simulated sex dance with a dance contestant who turned out to be the 14-year-old daughter of a pastor. The Trinidad Express newspaper is reporting that Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister, Patrick Manning, is demanding a formal investigation into the incident…
Jammyland is jammed with classic reggae nuggets
“To a lot of people, reggae is Bob Marley, and why go any further?†lamented Malcolm Allen, the salesperson at the unique East Village reggae shop Jammyland. “I learn new stuff every day listening to Jamaican music.†Allen — lean, square-jawed, and with a few streaks of gray in his ponytail — estimates he spends half his paycheck each week buying records at the store. He keeps up the habit even though he can listen less and less at his Brooklyn home, not wanting to risk awakening his infant first child,
Sanchez, LUST for 30-city US tour
Acclaimed reggae vocalist, Kevin Jackson, more popularly known as Sanchez, is preparing to start a hectic 30-city US tour, which will take him into cities he has never played before. Sanchez will be joined by popular singing group LUST, which comprises Lukie D, Trilla U, Singing Melody and Tony Curtis.
Reggae ‘Triple Threat’ Sean Kingston To Release Debut Album
After producing an endless array of hit records for the likes of musical heavyweights such as 50 Cent, The Game, Rihanna and Snoop Dogg, production savant J.R. Rotem has turned his attention to one of the most innovative young talents in music, Sean Kingston, the first signing on his Beluga Heights label.
Unite for Change – Marcus tells Ghana Musicians
The lead artiste of the Wisdom Band, Marcus Marcus, has urged Ghanaian Musicians to stick together to be able to influence society. “In unity, they can help government and help the most deprived ones in the societyâ€. Speaking in an interview at Yegoala Hotel in Dansoman, Marcus said there are a lot of opportunities in music that Ghana could benefit from, if the musicians have one voice.
Lady Saw claimed she’s “too nice fi inna cock fight” and “too rich to argue with bitch” on 2004′s “Man Is the Least,” but that was all chat compared to her eighth LP, Walk Out. “Make me introduce you to mi cutlass,” she threatens one heffer on “Chat to Mi Back”; on the title track, she tells her man’s new so-called friend, “Walk out let me bust up your mouth/When mi done wit you/You’ll wish you never knew mi spouse.” Meanwhile, she’s putting hickies on your boyfriend. If you can’t control your man, that’s your problem, apparently, and she’ll soon have him losing his senses and jumping wire fences for her special, no-wine-necessary pum-pum grip called cock fi numb.
‘Stony’ silence from C&W – Won’t respond to calls to drop Bounty
Following a statement made by Bounty Killer at a show in Montego Bay, where he made mention of the notorious Stone Crusher gang during his set on-stage, a number of persons have called for his bmobile sponsors to abandon him and pull their ads. “Nuff respect to Stone Crusher,” Bounty was reported to have said during his closing performance for StarJam 2k7 at Aquasol Theme Park, in Montego Bay, on Saturday, March 31.
Israel’s love affair with the big sound from the little island continues as the mighty Capleton, one of dancehall reggae’s biggest names, makes a special appearance this week for an Independence Day concert on Monday night in Tel Aviv. Capleton first came to prominence in the late 80s in the then-burgeoning Jamaican dancehall scene. This new style featured chanted vocals and electronic beats and brought a harder edge to reggae music, and Capleton’s early singles reflected what is called “slackness” – explicit lyrics about sexual escapades, guns, partying and ghetto youth culture.
Chuck Fenda talks to Davina Morris about his new album The Living Fire and the controversy surrounding his single Gash Dem. Chuck Fenda could be described as the Robin Hood of reggae. Having proclaimed himself as the ‘poor people’s defender’, the much-loved reggae artist believes it is his duty to look out for the interests of the poor and suffering, and let their voices be heard through his music.