Chris Blackwell Speaks About Toots
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell says the Late Toots Hibbert will one day have global reach like the Honorable Robert Nesta Marley.
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Koffee Taps Buju Banton for New Single
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.
Ras Kebo, Father of USVI Singers and Songwriters R. City is Dead
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 ~…
Rihanna Taps Shenseea as Brand Ambassador For Savage X Fenty Lingerie
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…
Happy Birthday ~ Triston Palmer
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”…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNIOR KELLY
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…
Happy Birthday ~ Junior Tucker
Junior Tucker was born in Kingston, Jamaica on September 23, 1966. He began singing at the age of 5. Junior became a household name in Jamaica at the age of 7 with his first song “Happy” that went to number in the charts. At age 12, he was signed to Island Records. At 14, he…
Happy Birthday ~ U Roy, OD aka The Originator
U-Roy, born, Ewart Beckford, September 21, 1942, Jones Town, Jamaica. He is a Jamaican musician, also known as The Originator. He is best known as a pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was awarded Jamaica’s Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on October 15, 2007 RELEASES 1974 U Roy 1975 Dread In A Babylon 1976…
Happy Birthday ~ Carlton Livingston
Carlton Livingston was on September 19, 1962, St. Mary, Jamaica. He was the fourth in a family of six. Carlton was first exposed to the joys of music in church. His sisters were choir singers, and his mother was an organist. Carlton then started to sing in choirs and an informal harmony trio. From this…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEEBERT MORRISON A/K/A GIBBY
LEEBERT MORRISON a/k/a GIBBY September 17, 1957 BEST KNOWN FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK(S): Productions • Carrier – The Beginning [1983] As a musician Bass • Beres Hammond – Beres Hammond [1985] • Beres Hammond – Let’s Make A Song [1981] • Bunny Wailer – Live! [1983] • Carrier – The Beginning [1983] • Danny Dread…
REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN REGGAE HEROES – PETER TOSH, FREE I, & EARLY B
REMEMBERING: Peter McIntosh/Peter Tosh – Murdered Sept. 11, 1987, at his home in Kingston, Jamaica. AND Free I (Jeff Dixon) got shot on Sept 11, 1987, at Peter Tosh’s home in Kingston, Jamaica. Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (18 October 1944 – 11 September 1987) was a reggae musician who was a member of…
Bounty and Beenie Man Winners of the Verzuz Battle.
The two Jamaican dancehall legends took home the winning title of the Verzuz battle poll. Verzuz viewers voted in the poll that was conducted by Billboard on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. See the final results of the Verzuz battles poll below. Bounty Killer vs. Beenie Man 88% Brandy vs. Monica 3.53% DMX vs. Snoop Dogg…
Popcaan Made a Jaw-Dropping Statement on New York Hot 97 Radio
Listening to the interview yesterday morning on Hot 97 the host Ebro Darden was eager to find out how the dancehall artist and hip hop artist Drake initially connected. Hot 97 got even hotter when the topic was centered on Popcaan’s relationship with his rival Mavado. It was here Popcaan said, “Mavado is …… him…