Since recording albums with Lee Scratch Perry and The Upsetters, reggae artist Marcus Upbeat releases his infectious new single ‘She’s So Sweet’ on The Blue Beat Label. From Jamaica to the UK, the sounds of vintage ska music reverberate through the grooves of Marcus Upbeat’s ‘She’s So Sweet.’ Bristling with fresh reggae rhythms, the track…
For the past two weeks, hundreds of Native Hawaiians and allied protesters have been camped out at the base of Mauna Kea, a mountain on Hawaii Island, to protest the construction of a proposed Thirty Meter Telescope at the summit. The summit is immensely significant for Hawaiian culture, representing the birthplace of the island. Many…
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In celebration of Third World’s 45th anniversary of making music history together, they recently announced the release of their new album More Work To Be Done. The long-awaited album by Third World will be out Friday, August 16, 2019, on the Ghetto Youths International label. Their 22nd studio album has been produced by Damian Marley….
The PM took some time out of his busy schedule to share a thoughtful message to Spice for her birthday. In his comment on her Instagram, The Honorable Andrew Holness wrote “Happy birthday when it comes @spiceofficial We appreciate all our Jamaican entertainers and appreciate you, especially, for bringing our culture to the far corners…
Bounty Killer Blast Dancehall Producers Watering Down Music With Hip Hop/Pop Beats The Warlord Bounty Killer has blamed music producers for watering down dancehall music and for pushing the use of other beats, which are outside of the dancehall realm. According to him, the producers are doing a disservice to the upcoming artistes, as the…
Jah Cure releases the video for his new single “Pretty Face” today. The song, off of his upcoming album “Royal Soldier” out August 30th. This is dedicated to celebrating women and their beauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUEDTDu0_kU
Patra, whose given name is Dorothy Smith, has been operating one of the most sought after eateries in Kingston, Chateau 7, at Red Gal Ring in Stony Hill since March 2015. It has grown into a place which has become the stomping ground for many superstars who travel to the island’s capital. The 46-year-old artiste…
Tonight Saturday June 29 is the final night for the 23rd Annual St. Kitts Music Festival. Tonight’s line up: Buju Banton, Smokey Robinson, Ella Mai, Mapu, Omari Banks, Melanin, and Mykal Somer.
Record setting night on the first night of the cast. Kitts Music Festival. Second night 12000 plus in attendance.
June is Caribbean Heritage Month: Recognizing two amazing Caribbean women in music, Rihanna and Spice. This is from the BET Awards. Two Caribbean girls doing the dam thing 👊🏾👊🏾 Keep on running the route and reppin. @badgalriri #badgalriri @spiceofficial #spice
Steel Pulse in Puerto Rico The Legendary band Steel Pulse was back in Puerto Rico over the weekend. They performed for the first time at the AT&T Beach Arena in Vivo Beach Club. It was a great night filled with reggae vibes where they perform all their hits. Their music reflects four decades committed to…
Promoters have revealed the highly anticipated star-studded line-up, which includes distinguished dancehall big shot Sean Paul and Grammy-winning reggae superstar Shaggy as headliners. Beloved Kiwi act Nesian Mystik, whose hits include ‘Sun Goes Down’ and ‘Nesian 101’, will also be reforming for a special performance at the two-day event. “We are very excited to bring…
