Reggae legends Ub40 have axed a series of concerts from their upcoming U.K. tour so they can complete their new album. Picture: Robin Campbell, Brian Travers and Maxi Priest British Red Red Wine reggae band UB40 held a press conference at Hotel Intercontinental to discuss details  The Red Red Wine hitmakers are pulling out of a handful of shows – including gigs in the Isle of Wight and Cardiff, Wales – so they can wrap up Getting Over The Storm, which … Read entire article »

WASHINGTON, USA (AP) — President Barack Obama is showing singer-songwriter Carole King that she has friends at the White House. In the East Room on Wednesday night, Obama is presenting the 71-year-old singer-songwriter with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. She is the first woman to receive the award given by the Library of Congress. Carole King King made famous such hits as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman and You’ve Got a Friend. Several friends from her … Read entire article »

BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON—-  LOVER’S rock singer Da’Ville was released from the American Nassau County Fourth Precinct in New York yesterday after allegedly assaulting his wife. The 35-year-old singer, whose given name is Orville Thomas, was arrested on Thursday and charged. Da’Ville A man, who gave his name as Sergeant O’Conner at the Nassau County Court, confirmed that the singer attended the 9:00 am session. He is scheduled to return on June 24. In a telephone interview with the Jamaica Observer, … Read entire article »

  Two of Jamaica’s best contemporary voices in reggae, Nature & Gramps Morgan have teamed up to record what can be best described as a truly soulful and inspirational song. The single which is aptly titled Journey has all the makings of a modern day reggae classic. The song that was produced and released on the Downsound imprint is reminiscent of such musical gems as Jimmy Cliff’s I Can See clearly Now and Buju Banton’s Till I’m … Read entire article »

MONTEREY, Calif. – — The fourth annual California Roots, a popular Reggae festival on the Monterey peninsula has sold out for this Memorial Day weekend. “The hotels are all booked, they’ve been booked, rental cars are booked. Restaurants, bars, its definitely a surge of people. We have people coming from Australia, New Zealand, and South America,” said Dan Sheehan, one founder of the festival. Not only does the festival include some of the biggest headliners in the reggae … Read entire article »

Top UK female dancehall selector Lady Lyrical grew up literally surrounded by music and sound equipment. Her father was a member of the famous 1960s British Band Freddie & the Dreamers that are known for the big hit How Do You Do. Lady Lyrical spent a great deal of time travelling with her father on the road and by the time she was age twelve she knew a great deal about various aspects of the music … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON—– MOST Jamaican music fans have never heard of American reggae band SOJA. But the nine-member unit are quietly making a name for themselves with their latest album. SOJA has come full circle with its fourth studio album, Strength to Survive, which has consistently topped the Billboard Reggae Album Chart which it has been on for the last 67 weeks. SOJA has come full circle with its fourth studio album, Strength to Survive Strength to Survive was … Read entire article »

NEW YORK, NY— –  Reggae/dancehall blockbuster hit makersSly & Robbie present dancehall female singjay Danielle “DI” in her debut studio effort, The Rebel, in stores June 11, 2013 from Tad’s Record, withpre-order available now. Born Danielle Isaacs and raised a stone’s throw away from the home of the legendary Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica,Danielle is determined to follow in his footsteps as an ambassador for her homeland. The Rebel accomplishes this ambitious goal and catapults this music sensation towards fulfilling her dream of being a global sensation. Working with legendary … Read entire article »

BY RICHARD JOHNSON—– REGGAE artist Kyenie has returned to his homeland to connect with, what he terms, “the root of the music”. The St Ann-born artist is currently working on an album and has released two singles Glory Days (with German rappers Mic Royal and Iva) and Superstar. KY-ENIE… I am bringing the vibe to the people acoustically “The video for these two singles will be shot here in Jamaica starting next week. We will also be releasing a … Read entire article »

BELIZE-born reggae singer Eljai is making inroads on regional American charts with his latest song For You. The single is presently number 25 on the New York Reggae Chart; number 20 on the South Florida Reggae Chart and 18 on the Jamaica Music Countdown Reggae Chart. ELJAI… my aim has always been to make a connection to fans of reggae music worldwide The California-based artist says the song has exceeded his expectations. “I’m extremely humbled by the continued support … Read entire article »