When his brother was killed on New Year’s Eve 2019, producer Cold Case pledged that he would always honour his sibling’s memory. So when he composed a new rhythm, and gave it to dancehall star Chronic Law, the deejay delivered a gem of a song, Cold World, that immediately struck an emotional chord with the […]
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Nahrez believes in ‘Hard Work’
The single, ‘Hardwork’ is a track that narrates the story of many young people with dreams across the world. A hard-hitting reality track that is a certified “must play” among tastemakers, DJs and music connoisseurs alike. Nahrez may be new to the Jamaican music industry but this Sing-Jay, Songwriter and Recording artist has an extensive […]
Read MoreWesrok, the King of Country Reggae, heads to Nashville
Country reggae impresario Wesrok has christened himself as the King of Country Reggae – an emerging and bonafide brand of reggae music with country music stylings on the international stage. Wesrok launched his 7-track album, Look At Me Now, on April 23 to rave reviews. Wesrok said the album is streaming well, with one of the tracks, […]
Read MoreKuanna blazes child molesters on ‘Pedophile Warning’
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world, triggering psychological maladies and emotional dysfunction in the population. However, it has certainly not scratched the confidence and resolve of the very talented, fierce and witty African Empress Kuanna, who will not be silenced as she speaks out on one of the brewing issues faced by children in […]
Read MoreFoota Hype mourns brother’s murder
Sound system selector Foota Hype is mourning the loss of his brother who was shot and killed in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew yesterday evening. Foota Hype posted on Instagram: “RIP Rohan aka Shortman. Walk good brother”. The Constabulary Communication Unit confirmed the murder, but had no details. Sources told one876entertainment that Foota Hype’s brother was […]
Read MoreLil Hanky Panky releases ‘Sativa’ video after Onstage premiere
Pop-dancehall recording artist Lil Hanky Panky has reached out to offer assistance to the homeless man, ‘Stamma’, who helped a video promoting her latest single go viral last week. “I thought it was important for me to reach out to him because he played a great role in getting my video viral. We bought three […]
Read MoreTashina Muzik rails against ‘Injustice’
Dancehall songstress Tashina Muzik should be on everyone’s radar with her latest single Injustice. The track, a collaborative project with US-based indie label JB Production, asks serious questions of the political system, and calls out local reggae artistes on their continued, surprising silence in the face of rampant injustice, gun violence and social inequities. Tashina […]
Read MoreNauseous impresses with Guide Over Us
One has to be super confident to adapt a stage name such as Nauseous but talented rhyme-slinger Simon Whyte feels that the name is fitting because of his ‘sick’ rhymes, razor sharp wit and futuristic flow. “My rhymes are sick,” Nauseous said, laughing. “I got involved in music because of my friend and mentor Ras […]
Read MoreGolden Voice gets buzz with ‘When I Say I Love You’
St. James-based dancehall singjay Golden Voice loves women. He cannot fathom the fact that Jamaica has become a nation with the second highest rate of femicides in the world, according to United Nations data from last year. “When I look at the situation of domestic violence in Jamaica, we’re creating monsters, we’re men, we are […]
Read MoreRick’s Cafe allowed to reopen
ocal Government and Rural Development Minister, Desmond McKenzie, has disclosed that Rick’s Café in Negril, Westmoreland will now be allowed to resume business. The development came after the renowned attraction was ordered closed for seven days, a day after alleged wholesale breaches of COVID-19 protocols were observed in viral videos at a Mocha Fest party […]
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