How James Bond became connected to Jamaica
Other than Bolt, Bob and Reggae Jamaica is world-renown the island’s heritage and relationship with Bond, James Bond. For moviemakers and fans alike, Jamaica is the crem de la creme of locations
Hotel mogul Jon Baker: ‘That’s what everyone is waiting on, that one tune’
'I am passionate about those genres of music(dancehall and reggae)"- Jon Baker OD
Bob Marley’s Catalogue And Music Rights Are Not For Sale According To His Sons Rohan And Ziggy Marley
"We had to raise the money at the time to buy the publishing rights, name and likeness..we would never put our father’s likeness and rights in anybody’s hands"- Rohan Marley
Teejay Confirms New Album As ‘Never Complain’ Featuring Masicka Soars to No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica
“Never Complain,” the first collaboration between dancehall stars Teejay and Masicka, has ascended to No. 1 on Apple Music in Jamaica, marking another significant milestone for the Warner Music artist. Teejay revealed
The 2,500 Biggest Songs in the World: Spotify’s All-Time Most Streamed Tracks
Spotify, with its billions of users, has emerged as a barometer of what resonates across genres, cultures, and generations. The platform’s streaming numbers have become a key indicator of musical impact, influencing
Major Lazer Unveils ‘Nobody Move’ Featuring Vybz Kartel Referencing Yellowman’s 1980s Hit
Major Lazer’s debut album, Guns Don’t Kill People…Lazers Do, is getting a deluxe reissue to mark its 15th anniversary. The 17 track set which will be released on November 15, 2024, includes remastered
Vybz Kartel Set To Re-launch Street Vybz Rum Ahead Of Freedom Street Concert
In a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone, Vybz Kartel compared himself to Jay-Z, saying, “because I am a lyrical prodigy and I am also an astute businessman. I have done things business-wise
Dave Kelly And Madhouse Crew Vs Stefflon Don and DJ Mac For Red Bull Culture Clash
Legendary dancehall producer Dave Kelly will finally show his face on stage at the Red Bull Culture Clash set for November 2 at the National Arena in Kingston Jamaica. The elusive producer,
World Music Views Presents YouTube’s Top Summer Songs In Jamaica 2024
As summer 2024 winds down, it’s clear which tracks defined the season in Jamaica. Dancehall remains the island’s dominant genre and according to data from YouTube over the 90-day period (July-September), these
The Rise And Fall Of Rude Boy Ninjaman
Dancehall’s Original Lyrical Assassin Desmond Balentine, better known as the improvisational dancehall artist Ninjaman, almost signed with Columbia Records in the 1990s, according to former label executive Maxine Isis Stowe. Despite winning
Lauryn Hill Turns Reggae Sumfest 2024 Audience into Choir with “Killing Me Softly”
Lauryn Hill surprised fans at the 2024 staging of Reggae Sumfest when she stepped on stage minutes after 1:00 am during her son YG Marley’s set. The “Miseducation” singer revealed that her
Video: Buju Banton Sells Out New York’s UBS Arena, Says People Told Him “You Would Never Come Back to the US”
Buju Banton received a warm welcome from New Yorkers for his first of two shows in the United States in more than a decade. Banton’s Long Walk To Freedom Tour, promoted by