Top 10 Beenie Man Albums On Spotify
Next year dancehall celebrates 50 years since the first song of the genre was released but today August 22, 2023, is King Of The Dancehall, Beenie Man‘s 50th birthday. The Grammy winning artist has been
Ten Reggae Songs Influenced By Marcus Garvey
Today, August 17 is the birthday of Marcus Garvey, the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). The son of a stonemason founded the UNIA in 1914 and his teachings continue to
Marcus Garvey’s Multi-Billion Dollar Infleunce On Reggae And Pop Culture
Today, August 17, Marcus Garvey, the first leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) was born in 1887 in St. Ann Jamaica. The son of a stonemason founded the UNIA in
Marketing Marley: Meet The Man Responsible For Making Bob Marley A Household Name
Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley and The Wailers spends another week at the top of the US Billboard Reggae Albums chart. 184 weeks at the top for an album first released in 1984
Interview: Omi Says He Is Not A Dancehall Artist, “I am a Musician, Singer-Songwriter”
Omi is drawing a second gear as he enters the next phase of his music career. His new single T.M.I. joins a discography that has surpassed 2.1 billion streams on Spotify. The Hula Hoop singer
Stefflon Don, Is The Most Successful Streamed Female Dancehall Artist Of All Time?
British dancehall artist Stefflon Don is taking the route of humility in not proclaiming herself the undisputed female leader of dancehall music. In the international music industry however, what counts are; streams, sales, chart
Stars Showed Up For The “Book Of HOV”, A Surprise Tribute Exhibition For Jay-Z In Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library is currently hosting a temporary exhibition titled “The Book of Hov,” dedicated to hip hop super star artist Jay-Z. Opening on July 14, the exhibition showcases
Chronixx’s Debut Album “Chronology” Sells 100,000 Units In The US
Chronixx’s debut album Chronology was released six years ago. The Soul Circle project was distributed by Virgin EMI Records and debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard Reggae Albums Chart where
4 Dangerous Dancehall Trends
For the last four decades dancehall has ruled the airwaves, street dances and concerts in Jamaica. It has been the easiest and most profitable way for many people to move from obscurity
Reggae’s Fight To Reclaim Song Copyrights
Over the years, artists and their heirs have tried to use legal provisions that allows them to regain control over their works after a certain period. Understanding the termination laws and taking
The List Of Rappers Who Released Billboard Charted Albums While Incarcerated
See additional artist to drop albums while incarcerated: Capone Album: Capone-N-Noreaga’s The War Report (1997) Keith Murray Album: It’s A Beautiful Thing (1999) Tony Yayo Album: G-Unit’s Beg For Mercy (2003) Shyne
Freddie McGregor, Byron Lee and Four More Jamaican Entertainers Born On June 27
June 27 is the day of birth for several influential Jamaican artists. They all left an indelible mark on reggae music and some are still contributing to its rich legacy. Let’s take