Delroy Wilson was born in Jamaica on October 5, 1948. He was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae singer. (Highlights) 1970 First toured UK – recorded for Trojan while there 1972 Michael Manley’s PNP chose his song “Better Must Come” as their campaign song 1976 Recorded a cover of the Wailers – “I’m Still Waiting”1994…
Rolando Ephraim McLean, aka Yami Bolo, was born on October 1, 1970, in Jamaica. Yami experienced music at the church that he attended with his grandmother. After seeing the love that Yami had for music his grandmother bought him an accordion and trombone to follow his dream. In the ’80s, Yami joined with Sugar Minott’s…
Brigadier Jerry born Robert Russell, on 28 September 1957, in the Papine area of the eastern side of Kingston, Jamaica. Brigadier was first known as a stand-up comedian then switched to deejaying for local sound systems. One of the first sounds that he was linked to was the King Stur-Gav Hi-Fi sound system. In 1978,…
Robert “Robbie” Shakespear was born on Sept 27, 1953 in Kingston Jamaica. He first started playing in a band as a bassist for The Hippy Boys. In 1972, he met Sly who was playing in a band. Their friendship continued when he recommended Sly as a drummer for a one of producer Bunny Lee’s recording…
Congrats to Koffee in obtaining a partnership with Mastercard, Jamaica as brand ambassador.
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell says the Late Toots Hibbert will one day have global reach like the Honorable Robert Nesta Marley.
Many been yearning for a collaboration between Buju Banton and Koffee. Koffee did not disappoint and tapped Buju for the “Pressure” remix. Fans can also expect a video soon.
Condolences to singers and songwriters, Theron and Timothy Thomas aka R. City on the passing of your father, Ras Kebo. Ras Kebo was such a kind, hardworking and family oriented man. After his family music was his life. Many admired him as he was so driven and focused. (I called him the energizer bunny ~…
Shenseea slays Savage X Fenty lingerie as Rihanna named her the newest brand ambassador. Shenseea is now the first dancehall baddie to join the star-studded lineup of brand ambassador, which already includes the likes of Normani, Megan Thee Stallion, Dreezy, Tinashe, Jojo, and more. Until now, none of the women from the dancehall community has…
Triston Palmer, aka Triston or Tristan Palma /Palmer was born on September 24, 1962. He grew up in the Waltham Park area of Kingston and decided from an early age that he wanted to be a singer. He began by singing to the accompaniment of Soul Syndicate guitarist Tony Chin. His first recording was “Love Is A Message”…
Junior Kelly was born as Keith Morgan September 23, 1970, in St. Thomas, Jamaica is a reggae singer known for his commitment to the faith of the Rastafari movement and its Bobo Shanti mansion. Recorded first single, “Over Her Body,” at age 16, 1985; recorded singles on small labels, the mid-1980s through 1990s; released hit single, “Love So…
