Articles Tagged “Reggae”
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Etana Hosts and Wins Best Female Vocalist at 2013 IRAWMA
Etana held her own at the 32nd IRAWMA International Reggae and World Music Awards in Coral Springs, Florida this past Saturday (May 4). The VP recording artist hosted the annual ceremony, performed her latest single “Reggae” to the auditorium’s full house and took home the award for Best Female Vocalist. Marcia Griffiths, Queen Ifrica, Allison Hinds, [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Etana releases visuals for “Reggae” off her latest album, “Better Tomorrow”
Etana releases her brand new video for the contagious single “Reggae” off of her most recent effort Better Tomorrow. The latest visual, directed by Kerrin McLean, was shot in Kingston, Jamaica at music landmarks including the iconic Marley-owned Tuff Gong Studios, Rockers International record shop and Kingston Dub Club. MTV Iggy recently premiered the video, calling it [...]
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VIDEO: NOISEY JAMAICA on demonic dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta (Episode 3)
In case you missed it, check out NOISEY JAMAICA’s third episode in its dancehall series, featuring rising star, Tommy Lee Sparta. NOISEY JAMAICA introduces you to controversial Jamaican artiste known as the “gothic dancehall Anti-Christ.” Tommy Lee Sparta in the third installment of the deep investigation into Jamaica’s dancehall scene, executive produced by Snoop Lion. [...]
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Renown Reggae photographer Diane Issachar, dead at 65
Well-Known reggae photographer and Twelve Tribes of Israel member, Diane Isaachar, is dead.She died from cancer on Saturday in California, according to her close friend, Jamaican publicist Vonnie McGowan. She was 65 years old. Diane with reggae artiste, Half Pint. PHOTO CREDIT: Sweetland Photos Issachar was born Diane Osbourne in California but also lived in [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Gyptian – “Wine Slow”
Award-winning reggae singer, Gyptian, has finally release his official video for his popular 2012 single, “Wine Slow.” Directed by ASHA, “Wine Slow” was filmed on Bob Marley Beach in Morant Bay, Jamaica. The sexy reggae croons for his female lead (and fans) in the official video for “WWine Slow” below: RELATED STORIES: PHOTOS: [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Christopher Martin – “Mama”
Most male reggae artistes that are proud of their accomplishments, always pay homage to their mamas and Christopher Martin in no different. In the newly released official music video “Mama,” Chris aka “Cheeny’s Big Son,” pays tribute to his mama, whom he credits for not only his life but his talent, his god-fearing beliefs and [...]
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GAY IN THE CARIBBEAN: What happens when a Caribbean artiste gets caught?
Dear Readers, In this weekend’s article, I wish to touch on a topic not because it is masked with sensationalism but because it is a very true phenomenon which occurs globally. Whether you are in the entertainment industry or the sporting fraternity, the fact remains that once you are in the public’s eye, you are [...]
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ARTISTES: Would you like to perform on ‘Groovin In The Park’ concert stage? Deets inside…
‘Groovin In The Park’ is a fully loaded reggae and R&B concert that takes place in Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY on Sunday July 1. The star-studded lineup for this dazzling show includes reggae legends Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond and dancehall king Beenie Man alongside R&B icons Gladys Knight and Boyz 11 Men. But [...]
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I-Octane Heads to Canada, Europe and US For Global Tour
I-Octane has kicked of his six weeks promotion tour with a series of performances that will take him to see his many fans across the globe. After releasing a slew of new hits and his debut album ‘Crying to the Nation’, I-Octane is headed to Canada where he is scheduled to perform in Toronto, Montreal, [...]
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Tidal and Gyptian Score Big With New Single ‘Give It To Me Baby’
Billboard charting singer Gyptian has teamed up with rising dancehall artiste Tidal for the summer anthem in the wings called Give it to Me Baby. The pounding dance track has been serviced to radio stations in Jamaica and so far the feedback has been quite positive. Give it to Me Baby was officially recorded for and [...]
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CONGRATS!!! Former Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps is pregnant!!! (PHOTO)
Congratulations are in order for Yendi Phillipps who is now baking up a sweet bun in her oven! The former Miss Jamaica Universe has been rumored with many a bachelor over the couple of years, however, one has finally stolen her heart and planted his seed love! This evening on Facebook, Yendi Phillipps wrote: “17 [...]
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VIDEO: Sean Paul Fulfills Dream Of Performing In Belfast
Sean Paul has revealed he finally fulfilled his “dream” of performing in Belfast as he performed at MTV Presents Titanic Sounds. The Jamaican dancehall star, who arrived in Northern Ireland by private jet, took listeners back through the years as he sang hits such as Gimme The Light, Baby Boy and I’m Still In Love [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Ataklan feat. Bunny Rugs – “Home”
Trinidad and Tobago rapso veteran Ataklan has a new single featuring Jamaican reggae artiste Bunny Rugs titled, “Home.” Check out Ataklan featuring Bunny Rugs in “Home” below: Produced by Mikie Bennett for T.A.J Records.
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Wayne Wonder teams up with Shaggy & Dirty Money’s Kalena for summer album.
Wayne Wonder is gearing up to release his yet-to-be titled album this summer with features by Grammy-winning artiste Shaggy and Kalena, formerly of Diddy’s Dirty Money. “There is a lot of buzz on Wayne Wonder’s album and now, he is fine-tuning the tracks. He’s doing collaborations with Billboard chart-toppers like Shaggy, Triple D from Holland, and [...]
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CONGRATS: Queen Ifrica welcomes third child – Malawi
Congratulations to reggae firebrand Queen Ifrica who gave birth to a bouncing baby boy last Friday, March 30th in Miami. The royal reggae empress, also known as Fyah Muma, is now a mumma three times over, as she gave birth to her third child, Malawi. Malawi is the third for Ifrica, however, he is the [...]
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Busy Signal’s “Reggae Music Again” Album Set For April Release. Deets inside…
Due to the overwhelming response from fans and industry alike, Busy Signal’s benchmark album Reggae Music Again will be available digitally and in stores throughout the Caribbean on April 10. The U.S. in-store release date remains on April 24. This forthcoming album on VP Records shows the dancehall artist in a new light as he pays homage to his [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Romain Virgo – “I Know Better”
VP Records artiste Romain Virgo has just released his latest reggae hit, “I Know Better” his upcoming album The System. In the Dameon Gayle-directed video, Virgo professes his wisdom of knowing right from wrong, despite the actions of those around him. Never stooping to a low level but living upright and positively, check out Romain [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Gyptian – “Fire”
Reggae crooner Gyptian has released another “low budget” video for his latest single, “Fire.” “Fire” is a soca -flavored reggae track produced by Dylan Powe. The video was filmed at Passa Passa, Jamaica’s Hellshire Beach and Prodigal Studios where the track was recorded. Check out the official music video for Gyptian’s “Fire” below: Fire will [...]
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Pat McKay and Robert Livingston to be honored for years of service in Jamaican culture.
Robert Livingston, one of the most successful producers in dancehall and veteran New York radio personality Pat McKay, will be honored at the Irie Fashion Rave event in New York City on April 22. Syntyche ‘Syn’ Dawkins, founder/co producer of Irie Fashion Rave, said with Jamaica celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence from Britain this [...]
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RUMOR: Is Dancehall’s Ce’Cile pregnant with twins for Chris Martin?
The rumormill is buzzing about dancehall diva Ce’Cile being 3 months pregnant…with twins! The streets are stating that Ce’Cile is expecting for her boyfriend of 2 years, fellow Jamaican artiste, Christopher Martin. The couple has not confirmed these rumors and until they do, we shall call this a rumor. Meanwhile, Ce’Cile along with boyfriend Chris [...]
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Reggae songbird Etana prepping for third upcoming album
Known to many in the reggae music industry as “The Strong One,” reggae songstress Etana is pulling her strength and energy together as she finishes up material for her upcoming album. The VP Records artiste and her label are in the process of finalizing the singles that will her third studio album. The artiste is [...]
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PHOTOS: Legendary Monty Alexander celebrated 50 years in the biz with sold out 2-week NYC shows!
Jamaican born jazz prodigy Monty Alexander this year celebrates fifty years in the music industry, and to mark the milestone, Alexander hosted a two-week Jazz & Reggae festival at the world-famous Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. The festival was billed the Full Monty Experience and featured live performances from reggae stalwarts Shaggy, [...]
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COUPLE ALERT: Yendi Phillipps not Chino and Stephen Mcgregor’s Manager, but is she dating…
Reggae singer, Chino McGregor and producer brother, Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor are not being managed by former Miss Jamaica Universe, Yendi Phillipps. This after an unconfirmed report by a media house in Belize where both artistes performed recently and where Ms. Phillips accompanied the duo. But that begs to ask, are they mistaking Yendi for [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Protoje feat. Don Corleon – “Our Time Come”
New reggae star, Protoje, has just released the official music video for his reggae single, “Our Time Come” featuring Don Corleon. Check out the no-frills docu-type video for “Our Time Come” below:
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Reggae singer Sanchez adds producer to his resume.
Kevin Jackson, popularly known as reggae crooner Sanchez, has embarked on a different musical journey. “I’m a full-time producer now,” Sanchez told the Sunday Observer. Sanchez said his producing projects have led him to cross paths with American-based Jamaican Rodnie ‘Tenor’ Lyon. “He is a brilliant kid, so it’s a blessing,” said Sanchez. The singer, [...]
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