Minna LaFortune Launches her first Reggae single “ Summer Love” and her Jamaican Festival Song 2022 single “Jump and Whine” respectively, on all major online music platforms. Additionally, her debut pop album is on the verge of completion. “Summer Love” was written by Minna and was skillfully arranged using genres of reggae and Hip hop fusion. It describes a romantic relationship that occurred during a summer season that fizzled, leaving her very lamented. Minna Lafortune … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell— L-R: Clive Murphy, Andrew Murphy & Rod Spence The Tennors The Tennors, who made their name in the rocksteady era of the late 1960s with songs like Pressure and Slide and Ride Yu Donkey, are still in the game. The Antidote, their latest song, was released on July 7. The Antidote is done to an updated beat of Pressure and Slide, the classic Studio One track that announced the trio in 1967. Clive Murphy, who started the group, describes that rhythm as timeless. “Pressure … Read entire article »

RT Boss Spiritual adviser-turned-dancehall-artiste RT Boss is turning all his attention towards his musical career with the release of the audio for his latest single, ‘Shake’. “People are loving the energy of this song because it has that summer feel, the dolly body girls, the dancers, everybody can enjoy this song, finally, a song that the girls can walk out pon inna the dance, everybody on my IG page say RT Boss find it,” RT Boss said. The … Read entire article »

Tanya Stephens & Patra Internationally-acclaimed Jamaican singer-songwriter Tanya Stephens celebrated her 49th birthday by gifting the world with a surprise new single “Fifty,” featuring another chart-topping female artist of Golden Era dancehall music, Patra. Produced by Tad Jr. , the monstrous new collaboration off Stephens’ upcoming album Some Kinda Madness(out September 2nd via Tad’s Record and, finds the legendary artists offering fair warning to anyone who thinks that age might slow down the shenanigans of these two queens of the dancehall:And If yuh think … Read entire article »

RED, GREEN and Gold are three colors, which signifies so much to so many, that includes Kabaka Pyramid and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley For the two artists it was worthy enough to unite their musical synergy to highlight the significance of the colors to Rastafari tradition and Reggae music.  Damian Marley & Kabaka Pyramid Released last week, Red, Gold and Green is brimming with the nuanced context often missing from the message.  This missing context is packed into immaculate verses for … Read entire article »

Acclaimed reggae music production company, Rebel Soulz presents Mason Di Emperor – Jah Bless Me album, a compilation of every message one wishes to convey, expressing every emotion one could ever feel. This album helps solidify Mason Di Emperor’s position as a multi-faceted songwriting talent, capable of bringing his passion to any mood, style, and genre. Jah Bless Me album includes Mason Di Emperor’s hit singles “Conversations in the Dark” and “Evermore.” It also has features from four amazing artistes, Duane Stephenson, Jahra, Wolfgang … Read entire article »

Just as reggae music is a consequential part of Jamaica’s culture, so is Rastafarianism salient in the reggae industry. Admittedly, since the commercialization of the genre the righteous message has, in some instances, been diluted and/or substituted for a more marketable one.  That said, we are fortunate to still have some sincere Rasta-reggae artists who continue to promote unworldly content despite ongoing efforts by negative forces to push the opposite. Mykal Rose – the former front-man of Black Uhuru, a Grammy award-winning reggae artist and … Read entire article »

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL— Anthony Malvo IN an image-conscious industry, many artistes shy away from giving timelines to avoid revealing their age. Not so for Anthony Malvo, whose 38 years in the music business inspired the title of his latest album Matured which contains 12 songs and was released on July 15. “I named it Matured because l grew up in this business from a teenager until now, a mature man. Also, I understood what the masses want to listen to, so I … Read entire article »

‘The Journey Continue’ project is a game-changer.  The album boasts twelve (12) tracks, is an eclectic mix of reggae and dancehall tracks showcasing Little Hero’s versatility. Highlights from the album include inspirational tracks such as “Ready Again” and “World Right Now.” Faith-based renditions such as “Don’t Ever Give Up,” “God is Amazing,” and “Thank God for Another Day” add soul and upliftment to the avid listener. The album wouldn’t be complete without a stylish inclusion of … Read entire article »

In the early 1990’s when Frankie Sly got in the dancehall game, compact discs were considered cutting-edge and many of his fellow deejays were either into ‘slackness’ or gun talk. Frankie Sly Best known for songs like Ambulance (Wah Wah Wah), Haters Anthem and Fassy, the veteran toaster is currently pitching Party All Night Long, a collaboration with singer Wayne Wonder. After 30 years in the music business, he recently spoke about the industry’s transformation. “The music has evolved … Read entire article »