Reggae Entertainment Lifestyle (REL), a Caribbean-owned, U.S.-based media mogul, has set its sights on Africa as part of an ongoing expansion campaign for early 2022. The latest thrust by the brand is to establish a greater presence for Caribbean programming across the globe, especially with the current wave being enjoyed by the region through its exploits in academics, …
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Against all odds, singer Joseph Velvet has released his debut album “Perseverance.” The suitably titled effort is a true testament to the talent’s long journey in the music business and overcoming numerous obstacles, including a motor vehicle accident, resulting spinal injuries, decades of rehabilitation and bouts of depression. If the name Joseph Velvet, aka Joseph …
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Since alleged victim Elaine Lim came out with a video accusing popular reggae singer Richie Stephens of raping her in Australia – a claim he has denied – several female dancehall artiste are now confessing that they too were victimised in their early days. We have long heard the claims that female artistes had a hard time …
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Heavyweight Rockaz, the Drum ‘n’ Bass duo, comprising Wayne “Unga Barunga” Thompson and Jason “Welsh Bass” Welsh, last Friday released their long-awaited debut album of the same name. Debuting at No.5 on the iTunes Reggae Album Chart, the 10-track compilation has been a work in progress for the past seven years and embodies the duo’s creativity. Artistically, the process entailed …
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Jamaica Energetic Dancehall hitmaker Razor B, is extending the fun concept usually indicative of the summer party season with his new single and video called Good Time. The track, produced by Zeggae for his Sweat Boxx Productions imprint, hails the arrival of summer and the fun that is usually associated with the season. With the pandemic, however, …
Former Minister of Education, attorney at law and radio broadcaster Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Thwaites will return to prime time radio, as host of the ‘Public Eye’ that will simulcast starting Wednesday, September 15th on The Bridge 99FM in Jamaica (11am-1pm) and Irie Jam radio, WVIP, 93.5FM (noon – 2pm) in the tri-state area, station founder and …
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Out of a casual conversation with a friend comes an inspiring song that encourages persons to keep fighting instead of throwing in the towel. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Sutherland more affectionately called ‘Marky’ by his friends, who was living in London at the time had a conversation with a friend about the trying times …
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Coming off the heels of their vibrant hit single “Mama Stay”, west London’s based band WSTRN release their new single “Be My Guest” featuring Nigerian act, FireboyDML. Formed by two cousins and a neighborhood friend, West London trio WSTRN developed a lifetime of musical camaraderie into their R&B/pop-centric rap sound. Formed by cousins Akelle Charles …
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Reggae legend Beres Hammond and Dancehall superstar Popcaan have collaborated again on a soul touching single, “A Mother’s Love;” a heartfelt melody expressing unending love for their mothers and how prayers and hard work can lead to success. The song is also a reflection of the love people have for the women who have raised …
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News coming out of Jamaica is that pioneering producer and singer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry has died in a hospital there. Perry who 85 at the time of death, reportedly died in a hospital in Lucea, Hanover. The cause of death was not given. Perry, OD, was noted for his innovative studio techniques and production …
