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Buju Banton’s ‘Til Shiloh’ Turns 30: “The Greatest Jamaican Album of the Last Forty-Five Years”

On July 18, 1995, Buju Banton released ‘Til Shiloh, his fourth studio album and the clearest signal of a dramatic artistic shift. Known up to that point for his gritty dancehall delivery

18/07/2025

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Major Lazer Diplo, (right) alongside DJs Walshy Fire(left) and Ape Drums

Major Lazer’s ‘Peace Is The Mission’ Turns 10

June 1, 2025, marks ten years since Major Lazer released Peace Is the Mission, the genre-bending album that helped redefine global dance music. A fusion of dancehall, EDM, reggaeton, and pop, the

01/06/2025

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Harry Belafonte’s ‘Belafonte’ Became The First No. 1 Album on Billboard’s Album Chart 69 Years Ago

In 1956, Harry Belafonte made history when his album Belafonte became the first No. 1 on what is now known as the Billboard 200 albums chart. Billboard first introduced an album chart

27/03/2025

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Me Against the World Turns 30: 2Pac’s Defining Masterpiece

Thirty years ago today, on March 14, 1995, Tupac Shakur released Me Against the World, an album that would not only define his career but also cement his place as one

14/03/2025

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The 5 Greatest Reggae Albums of 1995

The year 1995 was a watershed moment for reggae music, as the genre deftly balanced its storied traditions with bold, innovative experimentation that garnered global acclaim. It was the year that saw

03/01/2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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