“Jamming” By Bob Marley Certified Gold In Brazil
Jamming by Bob Marley and the Wailers just struck gold in Brazil, according to Pro-Música Brasil. The song, released on June 3, 1977, as part of the legendary “Exodus” album, has hit
Jay-Z Owned Roc Nation Makes It Easier For Independent Artists To Distribute Music
Roc Nation and Equity Distribution Merge to Form Roc Nation Distribution In a major move that is set to shake up the music industry, Roc Nation and its music distribution arm, Equity
Buju Banton Blast Afrobeats and Reggaetón As Uninspiring Culture Vultures
In his debut Drink Champs interview, which aired on Saturday, August 10, with host N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Buju Banton criticized Afrobeats as uninspiring and failing to uplift people across Africa. “Tell
Snoop Dogg Kicks Off the 2024 Summer Olympics’ First-Ever Breakdancing Event
West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg kicked off the 2024 Summer Olympics’ first-ever breakdancing competition in Paris on Friday August 9, 2024. The legendary rapper performed the Coup de Baton ceremony at Place
Today In Hip Hop History: GraveDiggaz Released Their horrorcore LP “6 Feet Deep”
Thirty years ago, on August 9, 1994, The Gravediggaz released their Horrorcore album “6 Feet Deep.” Jon Baker, founder of Gee Street Records and executive producer of the album, spoke to WMV
Rapper Latto Has Surpassed 3.5 Billion Spotify Streams
Latto, formerly known as Mulatto, has surpassed 3.5 billion career streams on Spotify. The “Energy” rapper has quickly emerged as one of the most compelling new voices in hip-hop. Her feature on
Exclusive: Lauryn Hill To Release Her Second Studio Album Under New Label Deal
8x Grammy Award winner Lauryn Hill is set to release her second studio album twenty-six years after signing with Columbia Records and releasing her iconic debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
Sean Paul To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Jamaica Poetry Festival 2024
Reggae superstar Sean Paul is set to be honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 staging of the Jamaica Poetry Festival on August 11. The annual event organized and promoted
Top Dancehall Albums Of 2004
In 2004, a new generation of ambitious artists was revitalizing Dancehall, which was gaining global recognition following Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock album released November 2022 which sold 65,000 the first week. The album’s hit promotional
50 Conscious Rap Songs That Are Known Worldwide
There was a time when conscious rap held significant commercial appeal, as rappers made a concerted effort to incorporate the complexities of the human condition into their lyrics. These songs explored a
“Hey Mor” by Ozuna and Feid Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
“Hey Mor” by Ozuna and Feid has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. It is Ozuna’s fourth and Feid’s first song to reach the milestone. The reggaeton track was officially released Oct. 13,
BeckyB Hits High Notes with Stunning Performance of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’
Singer BeckyB, hits high notes in a rendition of Whitney Houston‘s “I Will Always Love You” recently at Jewels Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. The breathtaking performance of the iconic