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THE TWELVE ESSENTIAL RECORDS BY GREGORY ISAACS!

By David Katz— There are few more important Jamaican singers than Gregory Isaacs. He was the passionate hustler with a tender heart, and as his confidence and skill grew, he addressed social issues and represented his Rastafari faith with pride. David Katz takes a closer look at the records that defined one of reggae’s foremost figures. In the pantheon of reggae vocalists, Gregory Isaacs is right up there at the top. One the most iconic reggae singers of all time, he has gained acclaim for both his expressive vocal delivery and his exceptional skills as a songwriter, and the undeniable charisma is another part of the draw. Like the great pioneering figures that came before him, such as John Holt and Alton Ellis, Isaacs’ biggest claims to fame came through love songs … Read entire article »

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THE ANNUAL “JAHARVEST FEST” BENEFIT FESTIVAL, RETURNS TO STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 24!

  JaHarvestFest is on Saturday, September 24 at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds in Stockton, CA.  Featured bands include the legendary, Sly & Robbie with the Original Taxi Gang, Prezident Brown, Rankin Joe, Tosh 1, Earl Zero and more. The event will take place at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA from 12:30pm until midnight. $35 advance tickets are available through Eventbrite. Tickets are $45 at the gates. VIP tickets also available. This is a family event. A special area for the children will have lots of fun things for youngsters to do. It is also an unabashed salute and praise to cannabis. There will be a section of the festival area dedicated to it and addresses by activists and spiritualist involved in freeing it up for medicine and recreation. Peter … Read entire article »

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SOME TOP MUSICIANS ON THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE LATEST JAMAICAN MOVIE “IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!”

SOME TOP MUSICIANS ON THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE LATEST JAMAICAN MOVIE “IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!”

 BY BRIAN BONITTO—  Lennie Little-White—  FOR his upcoming movie It’s A Family Affair, veteran film-maker Lennie Little-White draws on the talents of an all-star cast of Jamaican musicians as well as some emerging acts for the soundtrack. “A soundtrack helps to establish the mood and ambiance of the whole movie. Besides, in our film, some musical selections help to tell the story by the use of lyrics directly connected to a particular scene or situation,” Little-White told Jamaica … Read entire article »

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SINGER BUNNY BROWN PAYS HOMAGE TO PRINCE WITH “PURPLE RAIN!”

SINGER BUNNY BROWN PAYS HOMAGE TO PRINCE WITH “PURPLE RAIN!”

When R&B icon Prince died on April 21, little did he know that within weeks there would be a reggae cover of his popular 1984 hit Purple Rain. It has been three months since Prince’s passing, and Jamaican singer Bunny Brown is releasing his tribute to “His Royal Purpleness” with a version of the popular track with the help of ‘Rhythm Twins’ Sly and Robbie. “We were asked to do this tribute by WBAI — a radio station in … Read entire article »

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“NO, I WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO DANCEHALL” SAYS LADY SAW!

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RAPPER PITBULL, BITES INTO THE DANCEHALL CLASSIC “MURDER SHE WROTE!”

 Pitbull— Cuban-American rapper Pitbull recently released a Spanish cover of the Chaka Demus & Pliers hit song Murder She Wrote. Titled El Taxi, it is from Dale, his ninth album. Dale is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album category. It was released in July last year by RCA Records/Sony Music Latin and went to number one on Billboard’s Top Latin Album Chart. El Taxi also features Latin artistes Sensato and Osmani Garcia. Produced by the Taxi Gang, Murder She Wrote was released in 1992 and topped Jamaican charts the following year. In 1994, it reached number 27 on the UK Pop Singles Chart. In 2013 Murder She Wrote was sampled by rapper French Montano for his hit single,Freaks, with Nicki Minaj.Post to Be, a 2014 Top 20 … Read entire article »

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FOR 2016, “TAD’S RECORDS WILL STAND ITS GUARD” SAYS ITS FOUNDER TAD DAWKINS!

 Tad Dawkins—- Looking back on 2015, the continued decline in music sale across the globe, has hurt all those involved with music, including Tad’s Records. Its founder and CEO, Tad Dawkins, said the slide impacted the company’s operations.  “We had to take a look at the industry, as it relates to physical and digital distribution, and strategise and revamp our operations,” said Dawkins. “There have been drastic declines in sales in both formats, and it is therefore imperative that we restructure to remain viable within the industry.” Dawkins told the Jamaica Observer that Tad’s Records is looking to capitalize on the music business’ most resurgent market. “We have seen a re-emergence of the vinyl market over the past year, for which we are now streamlining our company’s operations to take advantage of this new opportunity.” There were … Read entire article »

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HOPETON LINDO ENJOYING SUCCESS WITH LATEST ALBUM, SINGLE AND VIDEO!

By Shereita Grizzle— Hopeton Lindo and his wife in a scene from the video “Love You All Over Again” Reggae singer/songwriter Hopeton Lindo is enjoying success with his latest music video for the track Love You All Over Again on his latest album – My World Your World. The video was shot at various locations across Florida and features his wife, Dawn. The entertainer said the song was inspired by his wife, and the main idea behind the concept of the video was romance. “The video is all about appreciating that special person in your life,” he said. “It was shot by Jason and Chris of Key Footage and shows some of the ways you can show your special someone that you appreciate them, you know, by taking them out, impressing them and falling in love with … Read entire article »

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HOPETON LINDO IMPRESSES ON “MY WORLD, YOUR WORLD!”

By Leighton Levy— Hopeton Lindo— Seasoned reggae singer and songwriter Hopeton Lindo, is enjoying success with his latest album – My World Your World – that was inspired by the state of the world today. The 16-track album, Lindo’s fourth, features the production talents of the iconic Sly and Robbie, Bobby Digital, Syl Gordon, Gilmore Walters,and John FX, as well as a number of reggae’s greatest voices. ‘My World, Your World’, has held the top spot on the South Florida Top 15 Album Charts for the past three weeks and two singles from it, Love You All Over and Imagine, are number 15 and 19 on the Singles Chart. The album also holds number four on the New York Reggae Charts. “The album was released on September 11 and we have had some good responses … Read entire article »

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SLY & ROBBIE RECEIVED THE MUSGRAVE GOLD MEDALS!

 Sly & Robbie awarded Musgrave Gold Medals Musicians Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar and Robert ‘Robbie’ Shakespeare were yesterday presented with Musgrave gold medals by the Institute of Jamaica for their contribution to music. Prof Orlando Patterson was also presented with a gold medal for his contribution to literature. Here Dunbar (left) receives his award from Youth and Culture Minister Lisa Hanna, while Shakespeare (right) collects his from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. (PHOTO: MICHAEL GORDON) … Read entire article »

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