Category: Reggae

Jimmy Cliff releases ‘Life’

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff has releasd his new single, Life, on March 10, which will be made available to the public through iTunes and other downloadable formats. Written by Jimmy Cliff and produced by Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden, the song is an affirmation of life, and the awesome beauty of mere existence in a sometimes cold, hostile world.

Story of the Song | From S-90 to Yeng Yeng

There are as varied uses of the motorcycle as there are variations of the two-wheeled motorised transportation. Used for delivering pizza or toting three people on a trip to school, for spirited riding with a woman carrying the appropriately ample bumper leaning over the rider or ensuring maneuverability for officers of the law, the bike slices through traffic with ease.

‘Fifty Shades Darker’ soundtrack may be better than the film

This week ” Fifty Shades Darker ” gets a star-studded soundtrack, chill-masters Thievery Corporation release their first album in four years, Lupe Fiasco releases a new set, Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin fame releases a new album, singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop goes a minimalist route and Noveller gives us some semi-ambient soundscapes. It’s quite a week for new music.

Strong blend at Negril Reggaefest

Crystal Axe, superb Jamaica band Earth Kry, potent Miami-based So Flo and surprise guest artiste Dann-I were in good form at Negril Reggaefest, held on Saturday night at Wavz Beach. Jamaican show band Earth Kry, presented themselves as a future pillar in roots, rock, reggae, performing with the maturity of seasoned veterans.

Story of the Song | When Obama visited the Gong’s house

With Obama now a former President of the United States of America , it is a good time to revisit the time when he came to Jamaica and went to a place where many of the songs which influenced him were created – 56 Hope Road, St Andrew. Former USA President Barack Obama was high – in the air, that is – when he put in a late request to visit the Bob Marley Museum at 56 Hope Road, St Andrew, on his 2015 visit to Jamaica.

Sean Paul rocks both sides of the Atlantic

Sean Paul has started 2017 on a high across the Atlantic as Rockabye , the Clean Bandit single on which he is featured along with Anne-Marie, is sitting atop Billboard’s official UK singles chart. The American publication’s listing is for the week ending January 14. It is also on top of the ranking of songs in Germany and sixth in France, the same position it held last week.

Ready for Rebel Salute

The music world, performers and fans alike, should, by now, all be ready for Rebel Salute 2017, set for next Friday and Saturday – January 13 and 14 – at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Priory, St Ann. One performer, however, who appears to be anticipating the show this year, more than anyone else, is St James-born reggae artiste, Bobby Tenna, who makes his first appearance on Rebel Salute.

Kingston Waterfront lights up with excitement

On the stroke of midnight, the impressively large turnout of Jamaicans and visitors were captivated for 13 sustainable minutes. Eyes glued to the sky, they watched in awe another spectacle of explosions delivered by the Urban Development Corporation at their annual Fireworks on the Waterfront.