Many consider the singer/songwriter a spent force in contemporary reggae, especially with deejays and singjays flooding the market. Mezmo Roc One has gone through his share of frustration in a 15-year solo career, but the wheels have gradually turned his way. Mezmo Roc One Last year, he released Keep On Moving and Hooked On You, songs that have high-profile connections. Keep On Moving is produced by Shaggy while Hooked On You is produced by Mr. Doo, an … Read entire article »

A son of western Jamaica, Reconyze could tell the difference between real Rastafarians and persons who wore dreadlocks as fashion, since he was a child. He has strong words for the fakes in Rasta Imposter, his latest song. Released in July, the self-produced single is a scathing rebuttal of persons, especially men, who give the Rastafarian faith a bad name by wearing locks and not honoring its tenets. Reconyze “This is about people who wear dreadlocks an’ when … Read entire article »

A prolific artist, King Benj-I reckons he has released over 25 albums since he began recording music in the mid-1970s. His latest effort, titled Racist Cop, is scheduled for release in September. The self-produced album will be available two weeks before the veteran singer performs on Au Festival Lumiere D’Afrique which takes place October 5-6 in The Congo.  As its name suggests, the set was inspired by questionable police behavior against black people, especially in the United … Read entire article »

Protege (by Yannick Reid)— Protoje, the GRAMMY-nominated musician, who is also a record label chief and one of Jamaica’s key figures in today’s musical landscape, will return with Third Time’s The Charm on September 23, 2022. His U.S. tour entitled Lost In Time, with support from Jesse Royal and Lila Iké, will kick off in anticipation of his sixth studio release. He unleashes “Late At Night ” feat. Lila Iké, a layered gem of Protoje’s diverse palette of influences. Late At Night Protoje intricately … Read entire article »

The Bebble Rock virtuoso Kabaka Pyramid has announced the release of his forthcoming sophomore album titled, “The Kalling”. It is a continuation of discussions and themes like growth, discipline, self-sufficiency, and independence, which were being investigated by the artist through music since his first EP. This second installment in Kabaka’s album discography is a symphony of hard-hitting songs; the clearest most accurate musical statement about the evolution of his song craft.  Kabaka Pyramid is well known … Read entire article »

A regular at dancehall events, Ras Bogle has seen many songs break in that arena long before finding favor on the airwaves. The dreadlocked singer says once a song has the right ingredients, sometimes it does not need extensive radio play to become a hit. Ras Bogle That’s how he feels about Love Connection, his new song, produced by Ray Yard Records. Scheduled for release on September 9, Ras Bogle says it is already creating a buzz … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson — · Penny Irie DURING the 1990s, the sound system played an integral part in molding and bringing new talent to the fore. Veteran deejay Penny Irie is a product of that era and is grateful for the opportunity. “Dem ting deh buss artiste career. Back in those days, when you were a young artiste wanting to get the break, you reach the dance from as early as 6:00 pm and deejay and build your craft until … Read entire article »

Christopher Martin  Reggae and Dancehall star Christopher Martin boasts love and national pride in his new single “Guaranteed.”  Taking his girl to main attractions and landmarks across Jamaica, the artist confidently proclaims that her ‘good time is guaranteed.’  The feel good easy-vibe song, produced by Robert Livingston is the follow-up single to “You’ll Never Find.”  Christopher maintains his smooth modern vocals with a touch of soul.  Martin’s vocal styling and lyrics make him the ultimate lovers tour … Read entire article »

After a successful album listening party, veteran singer-songwriter Tanya Stephens‘ new project – Some Kinda Madness – is now available on all streaming platforms. The record is a collaborative effort between Tanya Stephens and producer Tad A. Dawkins Jnr. And it was done exclusively for Tad’s Record Inc. The LP launch was held at Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, and was streamed live on Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio; broadcasting on SiriusXM’s channel 19. With the exception of a very noticeable late start … Read entire article »