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25 Years Ago The Notorious B.I.G.’s First Posthumous Album, Born Again Was Released By Bad Boy Records

25 years ago Bad Boy and Arista Records released the first posthumous album for The Notorious B.I.G., Born Again, on December 7, 1999. The project built around early recordings with revamped production and

07/12/2024

Album Previews·Anniversaries

Slashe- winner of the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song competition

Seven Years Of “Lion Reggae Playlist” Live Album

Seven years ago today, on August 17, 2017, JR Watkis released the live album “Lion Reggae Playlist” under the imprint label Think Media LLC featuring the soulful vocals of Slashe, who later

17/08/2024

Anniversaries·News

Shinehead celebrates 40th Anniversary of 'Billie Jean'

Shinehead Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Debut Record ‘Billie Jean’

Shinehead marks the 40th anniversary of his debut record "Billie Jean," a dub cover of Michael Jackson’s track that launched his career from sound systems to international stardom.

31/05/2024

Anniversaries

Dancehall Icon Shabba Ranks Marks 32 Years Since ‘As Raw As Ever’ Changed the Game

32 years ago, Shabba Ranks‘ “As Raw As Ever” achieved certified Gold status in the US, recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling 500,000 units. This album marked a

30/01/2024

Anniversaries·This Day in Reggae

25 Years Of “RZA As Bobby Digital in Stereo”

RZA’s debut studio album, “RZA As Bobby Digital in Stereo,” was executive produced by music mogul turned hotelier Jon Baker. Released on his Gee Street label 25 years ago on November 24,

23/11/2023

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Wu-Tang Clan Lights Up Empire State Building In Yellow and Black Celebrating 30 Years of ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Wu-Tang Clan lights up the Empire State Building In New York City in yellow and black to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut studio album, “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).” This groundbreaking album,

09/11/2023

Anniversaries

50 Years Of Bob Marley and The Wailer’s “Get Up Stand Up” And The “Burnin'” Album

The Wailer’s sixth studio album “Burnin'” which was their second on Island Records turns 50 this week (October 19). The album spawns the single “Get Up Stand Up” which Bob Marley penned during

17/10/2023

Album Sales·Anniversaries

40 Years of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ ‘Confrontation’ Album

Confrontation, the thirteenth and final studio album by the reggae legend Bob Marley & the Wailers turned 40 this year. The album was released posthumously in May 1983, 2 years after Bob’s

23/09/2023

Album Sales·Anniversaries

Damian Marley’s ‘Half Way Tree’ Has Sold 248,000 Units Since Its Release 22 Years Ago

“Halfway Tree”, the second studio album by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, was released on September 11, 2001 in the U.S. The album which blends reggae, reggae fusion, and dancehall has sold 248,000

11/09/2023

Album Sales·Anniversaries

30 Years Of Cool Runnings Soundtrack Which Featured Jimmy Cliff, Diana King, Super Cat, Tiger And More

This year marks 30 years since the release of Cool Runnings, the Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture based on the Jamaican Bobsled Team at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The film was accompanied

07/08/2023

Anniversaries·Milestones

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