The EP titled Cyah Program Me, produced in collaboration with Markus Records features singles such as: Ice Cream, Why Life Nuh Sweet
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Killamanjaro reloads for RESET Monday, April 9
Kingston, Jamaica — March 28, 2012 — Notorious sound system Killamanjaro is reloading its dub plate stock returning to clash at Irish and Chin’s World Clash Jamaica R.E.S.E.T. on Easter Monday, April 9th in Montego Bay at Pier One. They hope to make a triumphant return to the stage where they last competed in 2003 (Death Before Dishonor 3). Killamanjaro’s absence from the World Clash stage has lasted almost a decade. Always credited for stellar performances, the sound thoroughly satisfied their fans with thrilling victories as 2x holders of World…
Read MoreJamaica Music Countdown APRIL 6-12, 2012 by Richie B
How did Elephant Man, after a 3-week entry end up at 15th place, still he’s improved from last week’s 18th place on Dancehall singles with for Gal Setting. Vybz Kartel still going strong adding fresh creativity Party Mih Seh to the competition on Dancehall singles. On the Reggae charts, check out Noddy Virtue’s Loving Her Was Easier up one spot to 17th place after entering 7 weeks ago, just behind Singing Melody’s Collide. Congratulations on the other hand to Ziggy Marley for his album Wild and Free which is up…
Read MoreRobert Livingston shares on taking artists to the top
“The entertainers that maintain ongoing success are sometimes the ones who do not write a song that is suitable to them but write for their fans,” – Livingston
Read MoreEtana gears up to launch third album in Summer
Important events of arts, culture, entertainment and creative happening around Jamaica between April 28- May 4, 2012. Support Jamaica’s creative minds! Of course, you can always click on the calendar or scroll bottom of the home page for more daily and upocoming events. ETANA is currently fine-tuning her third album to be released and distributed by VP Records this summer. It is a follow up to her 2011 album, Free Expressions went to number 11 on Billboard’s Reggae album chart, the highest on any international chart. Hits such as I…
Read MoreSt Lucia Jazz Festival 20th anniversary great
The St. Lucia Jazz festival marked its 20th anniversary with a stellar roster from local acts to internationally renowned artists such as Carimi, Regina Carter, Chuck Brown, Angelique Kidjo, and John Legend. Taj Weekes, St. Lucia’s native son came home offering a piece of Trinidad, Dominica, Barbados and Jamaica to his home. He states, “It was great to be able to participate in the 20th anniversary of the festival and play before my home audience after having played to other people for such a long time. The level of energy…
Read MoreJamaica Music Countdown MAR 30 – APR 5, 2012 by Richie B
Interestingly Strictly The Best #45 which was at # 2 last week is this week at #3, upping Ziggy Marley’s Wild and Free from 3rd spot last week to 2nd this week
Read MoreMan A Man LIVE UP video contest winners chosen
Third place pick was Gariece McPherson for his ‘intensely personal video’ where he erases the stigma that males doing housework is unmanly…
Read MoreThird World to headline Jazz festival in Cape Town, S Africa
Reggae legends Third World travels 7,000 miles to Cape Town, South Africa, to headline the leading South African event, Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Read MoreDJ Calico releases ‘Soakin Wet’ for Carnival Season
Fast rising selector and Suncity 104.9FM radio jock DJ Calico on Friday afternoon released his much anticipated soca mix ahead of the Jamaican Carnival season. The disc titled “Soakin’ Wet – The Ultimate Soca Mix”, showcases the popular jock unraveling his musical artistry and meticulous mixing skills; combining several popular soca hits for the year with an ample supply of dancehall remixes to create a high energy compilation that is sure to satisfy lovers of that genre. Released on the Darkcide International imprint the project features some of the Caribbean’s…
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