BY HOWARD CAMPBELL— Anthony Malvo IN an image-conscious industry, many artistes shy away from giving timelines to avoid revealing their age. Not so for Anthony Malvo, whose 38 years in the music business inspired the title of his latest album Matured which contains 12 songs and was released on July 15. “I named it Matured because l grew up in this business from a teenager until now, a mature man. Also, I understood what the masses want to listen to, so I … Read entire article »

‘The Journey Continue’ project is a game-changer.  The album boasts twelve (12) tracks, is an eclectic mix of reggae and dancehall tracks showcasing Little Hero’s versatility. Highlights from the album include inspirational tracks such as “Ready Again” and “World Right Now.” Faith-based renditions such as “Don’t Ever Give Up,” “God is Amazing,” and “Thank God for Another Day” add soul and upliftment to the avid listener. The album wouldn’t be complete without a stylish inclusion of … Read entire article »

In the early 1990’s when Frankie Sly got in the dancehall game, compact discs were considered cutting-edge and many of his fellow deejays were either into ‘slackness’ or gun talk. Frankie Sly Best known for songs like Ambulance (Wah Wah Wah), Haters Anthem and Fassy, the veteran toaster is currently pitching Party All Night Long, a collaboration with singer Wayne Wonder. After 30 years in the music business, he recently spoke about the industry’s transformation. “The music has evolved … Read entire article »

The Best Friend For Life album is dedicated to Hibbert’s father and marks a new chapter in the career of the born-again Christian— By Santana Salmon— Jenieve Hibbert, the daughter of Grammy Award-winning Reggae legend Toots Hibbert,  will release her debut solo album, Best Friend  For Life on  Friday, August 26. The official launch for the Reggae Gospel release takes place at a live concert on Saturday, August 27 at 7:30 pm at The Deeper Life World Outreach Ministries in Valley Stream, New … Read entire article »

G Cole Even the best composers experience writer’s block, but for singer G Cole, once his creative juices get flowing things fall in place. Which is what happened with his latest song Peace of Mind Is A Holiday. The South Florida-based artiste actually wrote the song in 2013 while on vacation, but it was not until recently that he and co-producer J Vibe recorded it. Peace of Mind Is A Holiday was released in June. G Cole told the Jamaica Observer that … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell— Sun Shade— On Missing You, his latest single, Sun Shade sings of love lost. But while heartbreak inspired the self-produced song, the Ohio-based artiste, whose given name is Melville Malcolm, believes contemporary reggae needs some more romance. Missing You was released July 1 by Tuff Gong International. It has a laid-back feel reminiscent of the lovers’ rock movement that emerged from Britain in the early 1980s. “Love is everlasting and yes, Jamaica needs to show much more … Read entire article »

By: Shawna Brown Telling stories through music is nothing new to international gospel recording artiste Wayne Stoddart who launches yet another epic installment of his musical legacy in a new catchy Afro-Caribbean beat on his latest track, ‘Praises Unto You.’ Expertly crafted with collaborating artistes, Monty G from the Bahamas and Deborah Zulu from Zambia, this composition immediately take listeners back to the Motherland with its insistent congo beats, penetrating synths and a vocal threesome of … Read entire article »

Jamaican reggae-dancehall singer Mr. Easy – who remains very active in his philanthropic efforts, especially in the Trelawny district – would like other well-to-do Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora to do more for the inner-city communities across the island. He said as much in his latest single, Ghetto Cry, which was shared at the end of 2021 by Pandemic Records. Although the song was published months ago, it is now getting a lot of attention because it’s featured … Read entire article »

Whenever a national poll is conducted in Jamaica, crime is usually the number one concern for citizens. Jayslik is among them. Jayslik His latest song, Peace, addresses another spate of homicides in the country. It is produced by Lion Cubb Productions. “There was a time where a lot of murders took place in a short space of time in the country and I just wanted to express how I felt and also wanted to help make a change,” … Read entire article »

Singer Da’Ville has released his latest single, his rendition of Ace Of base’s 1999 classic, “Every Time It Rains.”.The artist says that this song “deals with the swirl of emotions you feel when you lose someone you love, it’s a song that a lot of people are familiar with and I hope that my fans, supporters and music lovers in general will embrace this rendition.” The track is now available on all Digital Platforms.  Known professionally as … Read entire article »