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Entertainment
Another Marley film in the works
ANOTHER film is coming about the life of reggae legend Bob Marley. This week it was announced that Paramount Pictures has engaged the services of Reinaldo Marcus Green to direct the biopic on the Jamaican music icon. It is said the film will focus on the singer's life and... Read More
Mikki Ras to release debut album
Since his emergence on the local music scene in 2013 Mikki Ras has been working hard to establish himself as a household name in Jamaican music.... Read More
Dancehall's french connection
THERE are not many record labels in Europe specialising in dancehall music, especially in France which is a traditional hub for roots-reggae.... Read More
Fearless heads to Two Mile
Garrison and Wrong Move are the two latest singles from Fearless. Both are produced by 1Donmusic. The deejay is no stranger to garrison life.... Read More
Charly gives rhymes & reasons
Despite achieving massive success in Latin markets with Gyal You A Party Animal five years ago, Charly Black says he felt no pressure coming up with a hit song while working on his debut EP, So Many Reasons. Read More
S Gee's in the mix
UP-AND-COMING singjay S Gee has been attracting a lot of craze on social media since he posted a remix of one of Jah Vinci's recent tracks. Read More
Sanchez calls on singers
Sanchez believes the time has come for a new generation of singers to carry reggae music's mantle. Read More
Skip Marley in Higher Place
Higher Place , the debut EP by Skip Marley, is number one on the US Current Reggae Albums chart. It moved an additional 101 copies last week to bring its tally to 2,878. Read More
Sophia Brown shares her religion
Following her success last year with two romantic ballads, Sophia Brown strikes a more serious tone with My Religion, her latest song, which features Duane Stephenson. Read More
Singjay Ibo Fyah feels the vibe
DESPITE Reggae Month celebrations culminating on Sunday, singjay Ibo Fyah is pleased with the continued preservation and promotion of reggae music locally. Read More
Bacchanal in wait-and-see mode
PRINCIPALS of local carnival band, Bacchanal Jamaica, are awaiting the directives of Government with regard to COVID-19 protocols before outlining its plans for the local event. Read More
Gem of a memory
A year ago, almost to the date, recording artiste Gem Myers was a guest at the JaRIA Honour Awards, organised by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association. Sitting in the box, she could not resist the urge to rise to her feet once the tribute to honoree Bunny Wailer began. Filled with joy... Read More
Brothers to the end
From the day Gary “Dr Dread” Himelfarb first met Bunny Wailer at his father's home in Kingston, the American record label owner knew the diminutive artiste was special. Read More
Herbie hails 'The Blackheart Man'
Bunny Wailer was a consummate artiste. He was a stellar vocalist with a voice that was an outstanding instrument. His brilliant vocal skills and deeply intricate melodic intelligence, his sense of harmony, and his feel for rhythm were touchstones in musical... Read More
Walk good, Bunny
“The passing of Bunny Wailer, whose correct name is Neville O'Riley Livingston, has left a void in the culture and entertainment sector that may never be filled. Also affectionately called Jah B, Bunny Wailer has distinguished himself among the pioneers of reggae music and as... Read More
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