reggae
Reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry passed away Sunday at the age of 85. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, confirmed Perry’s death in a series of tweets. “My deep condolences to the family, friends, and fans of legendary record producer and singer, Rainford Hugh Perry OD, […]
Johnny Nash, a pop and reggae music singer best known for his 1972 smash “I Can See Clearly Now,” died Tuesday, CBS Los Angeles reports. He was 80 years old. “He was a wonderful father and family man. He loved people and the world. He will be missed within his community. Family was his everything,” […]
While Rihanna fans have been patiently awaiting the arrival of R9, Skylar Grey took it upon herself to share a preview of an unreleased reggae-influenced song that she says she and Diplo collaborated on for RiRi’s upcoming album. “I was working with Diplo on a song for Rihanna,” Grey said, in the clip posted to Instagram. […]
Age has been on STORRY’s mind lately. Years after learning to adapt to the world of seedy strip clubs, STORRY feels she is clawing back against time. “Clocks on walls, time keeps ticking, days unfold, time keeps slipping, fears of silver strands that glisten, proof that we done smiled,” says STORRY, reciting the poetry of her latest […]
Arriving the same week as we celebrate Jamaica’s independence from colonial rule is “Funkin For Jamaica”, a timely new release from revered producer and sound engineer Prince Fatty (whom you may know from his work with everyone from Pharcyde to Lily Allen to Capleton) and Shniece Mcmenamin, a singer he’s struck up a fruitful collaborative relationship with […]
Today marks the release of “Scorpio’s Letter”, the third single from reggae three-piece Taste Of Pluto. Hailing from the Caribbean, the trio consists of Dominca-born singer Navy, and Barbados-born Tyler and Marwin (who also have ties to North America and Sweden, respectively), with influences that span multiple genres including reggae, hip-hop, soul and beyond. Despite having only […]
Dancehall legend Buju Banton sat down with Drew Byrd and Shacia Payne for the inaugural episode of their Shabbaaaaa Sound Radio show on Apple Music. During their conversation, Buju explained how the authenticity of his genre keeps it from grabbing the mainstream’s attention. “We don’t want to tell the people a lie. We have to tell the people the truth, and […]
Kenny Rogers’ death at age 81 has been mourned around the world, from Sandy Springs, Georgia, where he passed away this weekend surrounded by family and friends, to Houston, Texas, where he grew up in public housing and started his musical career, to Nashville, Tennessee, where he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of […]
Miley Cyrus has settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit over her 2013 single, “We Can’t Stop.” According to Reuters, Miley Cyrus, her label RCA Records, dancehall artist Flourgon, and other defendants filed a joint stipulation to the court on Friday to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice. Flourgon initially filed his lawsuit against Cyrus and RCA in March 2018. He claimed that […]
Highly influential Jamaican selector and Dubwise founder, Yaadcore is back with some triumphant visuals for his brand new single, “Ready Now”. Also known for his work as Protoje’s official DJ, last year saw Yaadcore debut you his own music with “No Fenke Fenke” and now he’s back with the follow-up. Directed by Fernando Hevia, the visuals follow Yaadcore relaxing around the island, […]
