Emerging reggae artiste ManyLights is mourning the death of a close friend who died suddenly at the start of the year, inspiring him to do a single, Fly Away, to honour his fallen friend. “Buck was an incredible human being, full of electric charm. He was someone that I wanted to take with me on […]
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ManyLights drops new single, Rampa, on Awesome Sauce riddim project
Emerging reggae artiste ManyLights is mourning the death of a close friend who died suddenly at the start of the year, inspiring him to do a single, Fly Away, to honour his fallen friend. “Buck was an incredible human being, full of eclectic charm. He was someone that I wanted to take with me on […]
Read MoreIntra gets buzz with ‘Whine It’
Dancehall artist “Intra” is banking on the success of his latest single, ‘Whine It’, song produced by Haitian American – based producer, Stryder Beats along with Jerry Wonda (Wonda Music). Intra signed a digital distribution deal with the US-based Booga Basement, which was started by brothers Renel and Jerry Duplessis along with their cousin multi-platinum […]
Read MoreDadda Freestyles set to drop debut project in January
The art of free styling is seen and heard on the corners of Jamaica randomly. You can run into a group of youths testing their lyrical abilities amongst each other on any given Dancehall or Reggae beat/instrumental. The wave of new acts that have risen over the past three years is a testament to the […]
Read MoreJahmiel to drop new Real People single in January as he cranks up album promotion
Reggae artiste Jahmiel is banking on a new single, Real People, an introspective gem of a song celebrating the ‘real people’ who continue to choose righteousness and love “This song was inspired by my observations of certain people towards each other. I asked : what if everyone had the same mindset where we were always […]
Read MoreLegendary sound system architect Jimmy Solo is dead
James “Jimmy Solo” Howard was more than just a dance promoter or sound system owner – he was a Jamaican cultural architect. From spinning vinyl in the pulsating heart of Kingston to shaping the nation’s musical landscape, Jimmy Solo’s name is synonymous with innovation, vibrancy, and an unrelenting passion for Jamaican culture. As a top […]
Read MoreBugle shines at Sting 2023 with fiery mature performance
Talented rastafarian reggae artiste Bugle put in a mature, professional performance that showed off the arc of his overall development as one of the best reggae performers in the world. Looking dapper in a tan suit and matching sneakers, he kicked off his performance with a bang with ‘Anointed’. “Mi forward from a place name […]
Read MoreRapper Tula asks tough questions: ‘Where is the love?’ this Christmas
Rapper Tula is beaming with pride at the rave reviews generated by his latest single, ‘Where Is My Love?’ which was released on his O Masters Entertainment label. “It’s really a Christmas song, it is about a guy that misses his lover, Christmas is coming, everybody seems to care butu he is lonely, he is […]
Read MoreKhizy Kash gets international buzz with Rich Rich
Internationally signed artist Khizy Kash has been streaming well on all digital and streaming platforms with her latest single, Rich Rich. An accompanying music video is slated to drop next week on BET Jams. The upbeat “RICH RICH” is an impressive follow up to her buzzing “TRENDING,” which also enjoyed rotation on BET Jams. A […]
Read MoreTeejay vows to ‘Killy Kill’ in Byron Messia diss
Even though US music insider Funkmaster Flex has called for a ceasefire in the lyrical hostilities between Teejay and Byron Messia, a track called Killy Kill has started making the rounds as another salvo in the war of words between the two dancehall stars. The song appears on the Red Rum riddim previously released by […]
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