Roy Ayers Dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the renowned jazz vibraphonist celebrated for his iconic hit ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ and frequently sampled by numerous artists, passed away at the age of 84. RIP Roy, your work is done
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Spice Sends a Message to the Producers of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta
Last weekend, Spice publicly addressed her fellow cast members on Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta, requesting a translator for communication in her native language, Patois. In her live session, Spice directly confronted cast members Bambi and Saucy Santana, expressing frustration with their comments. The drama ensued after Spice suggested a joint album collaboration, which Saucy Santana…
Vybz Kartel: Second Show Added
Reggae Fest ~ The anticipated return of the Worl Boss, Vybz Kartel has prompted a second show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The first show is sold out. The dates for the shows are April 11th and 12th.
Jamaica: Congratulations is order to dancehall artist Popcaan
Unnu can’t chat to Popcaan again He is the second Jamaican artist to sell out the Crystal Palace Bowl in London. The first Jamaican reggae artist was none other than the late great Robert Nesta Marley, OM. #popcaan #artist #jamaicanartist #dancehallmusic #entertainment #bobmarley #soldoutconcert #soldoutshow #news #radio #London #CrystalPalaceBowl #e2onair #MEA
Big Mountain Heads To Jamaica
Legendary Reggae Band Big Mountain heads to Jamaica for production of first major album in more than 8 years and then heads to England on their first major tour since 2018.
Spice and Shaggy at the Breakfast Club
Spice and Shaggy dropped by Power 105.1 the Breakfast Club to promote their new music “Go Down Deh” and Spice’s new album “10” Click to listen to the interview https://youyu.be/uufHX4tixBQ
New Vinyl Factory at Tuff Gong
Vinyls are being pressed again at Tuff Gong in Jamaica. Check out their new factory.
Ziggy Marley Honorary Falcon
This past Saturday Ziggy Marley was an honorary falconer. He was thrilled to be at the game and being an honorary falconer. He said it gave him goosebumps. He further stated that it’s a Father’s Day weekend he will never forget.
Shaggy will perform at the 12th UWI Toronto Benefit Awards later this month.
The event honours “leaders and organizations whose body of work have impacted the Caribbean region” and supports a scholarship fund at the University of the West Indies. Shaggy received the Luminary Award in 2015. This year’s honourees include supermodel Naomi Campbell. Due to pandemic restrictions, the UWI Toronto Benefit Awards on May 22 at 7…
A funeral home in Toronto staged the body of musician “Bonny” Brent McPherson behind a drum kit.
The Funeral home owner said who was a friend of the musician said “We spoke about doing things differently.” The friend further explained that “This was a conversation we had many years ago.” So, when McPherson lost his battle with cancer on April 11, at age 68, his family asked Jones to handle the arrangements….
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty On ‘Time100 Most Influential Companies’ List
Photo: Taylor Hill Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty company is not only a billion dollar business, it’s listed on the first ever “TIME100 Most Influential Companies” list. This is an expansion of their TIME100 franchise that “highlights businesses making an extraordinary impact around the world.”
JAY-Z hopes he is remembered like “Bob Marley and all the greats”
Photo: Getty Images In his interview with iHeart Radio Jay-Z reflected on the legacy he hopes to leave behind. While he initially responded, “I have no idea” when asked how he wants to be remembered, he later added, “I’m not beyond ego, right? Hopefully, they speak of me [with] the names of Bob Marley of…