New York, New York -- November 7, 2017 (Irish and Chin) -- Mighty Crown "The Far East Rulers" are cruising for a third consecutive victory at "Sound Clash at Sea," the riveting Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise sound clash! And after last year's explosive win -- defeating Tony Matterhorn, Fire Links and King Turbo --…
devadminNovember 14, 2017
Courtesy: Esther Anderson for Island Stage Trump just picked known racist, Jeff Sessions, to ascend to the highest legal position in the land. Trump’s would-be Attorney General pick has an extensive track record of hate- he has called a Black federal prosecutor “boy,” falsely prosecuted Black political activists, and made offhand jokes about his…
devadminNovember 21, 2016
( Courtesy AllHipHop News) Legendary reggae artist Stephen “Ragga” Marley is set to release his new album Revelation II – The Fruit of Life on July 22. Fans that pre-order the LP on iTunes this Friday (March 27) will get an instant download of the single “Scars On My Feet” featuring Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame. “The Fruit is a…
devadminMay 27, 2016
Ziggy Marley is this year's winner at the 57th annual Grammy awards in the category of Best Reggae Album for his album, Fly Rasta. The award was announced during the Premiere Ceremony Coverage of the Grammy Awards. This is Ziggy Marley's 6th Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album Category. This is his 2nd consecutive…
devadminFebruary 9, 2015
AFTER 15-YEAR HIATUS MYSTIC REVEALERS REUNITE TO RELEASE CRUCIAL CUTS ALBUM ON JAN 13 & NEW SINGLE "HERB MUST LEGALIZE NOW" FEATURING CHRONIXX ON FEB 3 THROUGH VP RECORDS' NEWLY-CEMENTED DUB ROCKERS IMPRINT 2015 Tour Dates To Be Announced The Band's Jamaica Headquarters Jamnesia Sparks Latest Reggae Revival In a World Where Surfing, Skating and…
devadminJanuary 12, 2015
The Uprising Tour ran in Europe from May 30th to July 13th 1980 with five further dates in the USA in September. It was Bob Marley’s last tour before his tragically early death in May 1981 at the age of just 36. The tour was in support of the “Uprising” album released on June 10th…
devadminNovember 5, 2014
Femheka by Raxann Chin receives the prestigious Karib Nation Inc, award of excellence in Washington D.C. Jamaica-born, New York-based fashion designer, Raxann Chin, is among the esteemed fashion designers to receive the Caribbean Style & Culture Award of Excellence - Fashion Innovation in Washington D.C. on June 27, 2014, in honor of the ninth annual…
devadminJuly 2, 2014
Taken from the forthcoming book “The Crabs & the 500 Acre Bucket” by Original Gong Family Copyright Patrick Howell 2014 I was thinking… What if my father had been working his father Vivian’s land (as he often did)on one of those days when his Uncle, The Gong, made one of his frequent visits in order…
devadminApril 21, 2014
Iam Chadinsky presents Chaddy Royal "Love Is Supreme" mixtape. A young and upcoming DJ hailing from Kingston, Jamaica by way of Mandeville links up with upcoming Roots Reggae artist Chaddy Royal who is based in Baltimore, Md. Love is Supreme is a must have!! FREE Download Here! DJ Chadinsky is a 22 year old disc…
devadminJanuary 23, 2014
Fall 2013 Dates Have Been Postponed Stephen "Ragga" Marley announces new Spring 2014 dates for his U.S. tour. He will no longer be hitting the road this fall due to a change in his album release date. In anticipation of his third studio album Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life, the eight-time Grammy award winner…
devadminOctober 17, 2013
George Duke died Monday night in Los Angeles at the age of 67. As reported by Billboard, he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He leaves behind a body of work that stretches from the deepest trenches of jazz and avant-garde rock to the highest echelons of R&B and pop. Duke was born in San…
devadminAugust 8, 2013
Rototom Sunsplash, one of the largest platforms in the world for reggae music, will celebrate its 20th staging this August 17-24, in Benicassim, Spain. Coinciding with the milestone is the recent groundswell of new-generation conscious acts from Jamaica known as the 'Reggae Revival'. Acknowledging this, festival organisers have decided to host a discussion specifically about…
devadminJuly 31, 2013
by: Maliika Walker-Island Stage Bushman was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica. He discovered his passion for music at an early age and continues to nurture that gift today. Bushman’s critically acclaimed debut album, Nyah Man Chant, was released in 1997. He released the much heralded tribute album to Peter Tosh, Bushman Sings the Bush Doctor,…
devadminOctober 25, 2012