Forced to stay home during the Covid-19 lockdowns was tough for Junior Toots, an avid outdoorsman. With anxiety around the pandemic considerably down, he decided to write a song about his experience ‘behind bars’. That song, Fayah Fi Di Wicked, will be released on September 1. It is produced by Soulfyah Productions, a British independent company. On Fayah Fi Di Wicked, Junior Toots shares the mic with Blessed San, a rapper/deejay from Uganda and King Kanashi I, … Read entire article »

Skip Marley— ‘JANE’ FT. AYRA STARR Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated songwriter and musician Skip Marley returns with a brand new single titled ‘Jane’ featuring Nigerian-based Afropop sensation Ayra Starr. An irresistible end-of-summer jam, ‘Jane’ was produced by Rykeyz (who also produced Skip’s #1 single ‘Slow Down’ with H.E.R., as well as hit songs by Jessie Reyez, Ari Lennox, Demi Lovato, and Rick Ross, among others). Recorded in Miami, the single comes with an official music video directed by Mid Jordan, featuring both Marley and Starr. Speaking on … Read entire article »

Born in South Florida, Stevie Malekuu developed an appreciation for his Costa Rican heritage early in life. At the same time, there was a strong attraction to Jamaican culture. On What Will Be, his latest song, Malekuu sings about the importance of resilience. He also reminds fans in his best Jamaican patois, that “the sweetest time is when a rub-a-dub”. Released in July, the song is produced by Wayne Armond and Orville Marshall for MY MM Productions. … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson— Tanya Stephens Some Kinda Madness, the eighth studio album by Tanya Stephens, is slated for release on September 3, via Tads International Record. Produced by Tad Dawkins Jr, it features two previously released singles — Diamonds in The Sun featuring Cedella Marley and Diana King, and Fifty, a collaboration with Patra. “Me and Tads have been trying to do work for a long time and somehow something else gets in the way. Yes, we’ve done singles before and this … Read entire article »

Two of the hottest deejays in Jamaica during the 1990s were Tiger and a soundalike named Zebra. A similarity in delivery made them the Bounty Killer and Merciless of their day. Wingy Danejah was a big dancehall fan during their reign. He revisits that era with Split Personality, his latest song which encourages youth to be themselves. “I used to pretend to be somebody that I’m not. The message I’m trying to send is, to tell people … Read entire article »

Veteran performing artist Papa San delivers his new anticipated album ‘Life Lessons’ with hit-filled songs that accentuate messaging that praises God, balanced with sonics that seamlessly blend with Trap-Dancehall, Dancehall, and Reggae. As a trailblazer in music, Papa San is known to push the boundaries in music.  Taking Gospel to new levels, he acquired international success and a hearty signature sound that labeled him as a visionary in Reggae music while being anchored adamantly in Kingdom building.  ‘Life Lessons’ … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell— First recorded by soul singer Bobby Blue Bland in 1974, Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City captured the decay taking place at that time in major American cities. With Jamaica experiencing similar rot, Ambelique thought a reggae version would be appropriate. His rendition, released two weeks ago, is produced by Willie Lindo. Ambelique, who has lived in the United States for over 40 years, grew up in the Waltham Park area of Kingston. He is … Read entire article »

Minna LaFortune Launches her first Reggae single “ Summer Love” and her Jamaican Festival Song 2022 single “Jump and Whine” respectively, on all major online music platforms. Additionally, her debut pop album is on the verge of completion. “Summer Love” was written by Minna and was skillfully arranged using genres of reggae and Hip hop fusion. It describes a romantic relationship that occurred during a summer season that fizzled, leaving her very lamented. Minna Lafortune … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell— L-R: Clive Murphy, Andrew Murphy & Rod Spence The Tennors The Tennors, who made their name in the rocksteady era of the late 1960s with songs like Pressure and Slide and Ride Yu Donkey, are still in the game. The Antidote, their latest song, was released on July 7. The Antidote is done to an updated beat of Pressure and Slide, the classic Studio One track that announced the trio in 1967. Clive Murphy, who started the group, describes that rhythm as timeless. “Pressure … Read entire article »

RT Boss Spiritual adviser-turned-dancehall-artiste RT Boss is turning all his attention towards his musical career with the release of the audio for his latest single, ‘Shake’. “People are loving the energy of this song because it has that summer feel, the dolly body girls, the dancers, everybody can enjoy this song, finally, a song that the girls can walk out pon inna the dance, everybody on my IG page say RT Boss find it,” RT Boss said. The … Read entire article »