Day: August 5, 2014

“Rude” brings reggae stylings back to the pole position of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other reggae chart-toppers in the Hot 100’s nearly 56-year history: Sean Paul’s “Get Busy” (2003); Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” and “Angel” (both in 2001); Ini Kamoze’s “Here Comes the Hotstepper” (1994); UB40’s “Red Red Wine” (1988) and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (1993); fellow Canadian Snow’s “Informer” (1993); Maxi Priest’s “Close to You” (1990); Eric Clapton’s “I Shot the Sheriff,” written by reggae king Bob Marley (1974); and Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” (1972).

(Reader, and Canada’s own, Blair Buchta recently pointed out in an email that “Israelites” by Desmond Dekker & the Aces was one of the first reggae hits to reach the top 10, rising to No. 9 in 1969.)

Producer-entertainer Benzly Hype, creator of the hit series “Mi and Mi Kru” is eager to let fans of the urban comedy-drama know that the series will continue, despite him being served a lawsuit by CVM Television, which broadcast the first two seasons of the show.

Trabass’ facial expressions are priceless, and his ability to morph into different actors make him one of the best Jamaican bloggers online today.