Hits from Matterhorn, Gyptian, Sean Paul and Cham hailed by Rolling Stone and Vibe magazines. The leading urban music publication Vibe magazine has recognised Tony Matterhorn’s Dutty Wine, Cham’s Ghetto Story and Gyptian’s Serious Times among its Top 60 best songs of 2006. The accolades were revealed in the publication’s January 2007 issue.
Few artists can boast a massive 4-disc greatest hits offering spanning 30 years in the industry, Gregory Isaacs is exception to that rule. Reggae singer Gregory Isaacs has a career that spans over three decades and is best known for hits such as Night Nurse and Objection Overruled. Known by fans as the ‘Cool Ruler’, the Jamaican star is no stranger to controversy, having been imprisoned on gun and drug charges earlier in his career.
Were Matisyahu just any old reggae-obsessed MC, he would not play to the crowds and acclaim that he enjoys. So in a way, his Hasidic Jewish religion is both his reason for living and his musical shtick. Not to cheapen the nu-reggae star’s faith or accomplishments, but his religion is obviously the most interesting facet of his short yet productive career.
A conscious party for ‘Rebel Salute 2007′
When Tru-Juice ‘Rebel Salute 2007′ takes place at the Port Kaiser Sports Club, St. Elizabeth, on Saturday, January 13, the emphasis will be on having a party. “The difference with this year is that we want to have a party vibe. ‘Rebel Salute’ started out of the commemoration of my birthday.
Jamaican entertainer, cultural ambassador Charles Hyatt dies in Palm Bay
Jamaican-Americans, still recovering from the recent loss of one of their cultural icons, struggled Tuesday with the death of another entertainment pioneer. Charles Hyatt, a Jamaican comedian, actor, broadcaster and writer who became a cultural ambassador for his country, died New Year’s Day at the hospital in Palm Bay, signifying the passing of an era in Jamaican entertainment. He was 75.
Boo-ty calls – ‘Original Dancehall was a sticky Jam Jam’
When Turbulence left the stage at the 2006 ‘Original Dancehall Jam Jam’ for the first time in the early hours of yesterday morning, boos filled the air at the Jamalco Sports Club, Halse Hall, Clarendon. They were not for the ‘Notorious’ one, whose hit song had hit hard at the sound system-based, massive concert, but for Lucan I, who had stepped in during Turbulence’s set to deliver a song of his own. Turbulence left the stage almost immediately.
Skull Tries Unconventional Way to Win US Fans
Korean reggae artist Skull is attempting to break into the competitive United States music industry in an unconventional way. He is using new media and technology such as cell phones and the Internet to spread his music and attract fans. Skull, who is known in Korea as a member of the reggae duo Stony Skunk, is releasing an animated ring tone in the U.S. this month.
Jamaican musicians U Roy and Junior Marvin are expected to arrive in Israel for two concerts in January. The two reggae legends are set to perform on the 24th and 26th of the month at the “Zappa†club in Tel Aviv, and on the 25th at the “Lab†club in Jerusalem. Their joint performances will include 12 musicians on stage.
Passengers traveling to and from Trinidad and Tobago on the Caribbean nation’s flag carrier are no longer greeted by the famous steelpan and green and gold trademarks that have distinguished BWIA West Indies Airways. As of midnight Sunday, Trinidad-owned BWIA ceased to exist. It is being replaced by Caribbean Airlines, which was expected to see off its first flight at 4:20 a.m. from Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, to Georgetown, Guyana.
Ziggy breaks music, marriage barriers
The eldest son of reggae legend, Bob Marley, and his wife, Rita, Ziggy Marley, has indeed picked up where his father left off, breaking down barriers in more ways than one. Ziggy says he has seen at least one of his father’s dreams fulfilled, as he recently released his second solo album entitled, Love is My Religion (Tuff Gong Worldwide).