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IS REGGAE DEAD? HAVE TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALISM REPLACED MUSICIANSHIP AND HUMAN RIGHTS?
Reggae is Dead, Who Killed Jah Music? Technology and materialism have replaced musicianship and human rights—what’s left is lifeless and soulless By Steve J. When, exactly, did reggae music cease to exist? Think about that for a moment: the musical revolution from a tiny island in the Caribbean — one that united Rastafarians and punk rockers, hippies and rude boys — is dead. And it has been for a long time. But when, exactly? And why? The first question is easier to pinpoint; the second more complicated and convoluted. Jazz has survived commercial indifference and the lack of a public face since Miles went down. Maybe sooner. But jazz never depended on record sales or radio airplay, and yet it survives. Every city has a jazz club, and there are always players determined to contribute to this unique musical language. Soul … Read entire article »
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“ANTI-GAY LYRICS DON’T AFFECT ENTERTAINERS GETTING VISAS” SAYS U.S. EMBASSY OFFICIAL!
Joshua Polacheck—- Public affairs officer at the United States Embassy in Kingston, Joshua Polacheck, is suggesting that some Jamaican entertainers who say they are being kept out of the United States because of homophobic lyrics are not telling the truth. Polacheck said yesterday that Jamaican entertainers have “never” been denied visas or had them taken away over matters such as as anti-gay lyrics. “No artist has ever been refused a visa for artistic reasons, and that includes promoting views that are either loving or repelling. The market may not choose to employ them,” Polacheck said. “Sometimes no one wants to hire them and they are using that as an excuse,” he added. Several Jamaican entertainers have claimed that their visas were revoked by the United States in recent years but Polacheck said if that were … Read entire article »
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REGGAE STARS ATTEND PRIVATE RECEPTION TO HONOR VP RECORDS EXECUTIVE CHRIS CHIN,OD!
VP Records executive Christopher ‘Chris’ Chin— Kingston, JA:— Some of the biggest stars in the reggae industry including singer Beres Hammond, Capleton, Chronixx, Etana, Nadine Sutherland, Ibamah, Lloyd Parks and Queens Ifrica were in attendance at a private reception on Heroes Day, at the Pavilion at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica, to honor VP Records’ executive Christopher ‘Chris’ Chin. Earlier that morning, Chin was the recipient of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) from the government of Jamaica for outstanding work in the music industry both locally and internationally. Chris has accomplished much in the music industry, expanding the Jamaica Ave record store into a major distribution outlet and the largest independent reggae label in the world, distributing songs for Sean Paul, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Maxi Priest, … Read entire article »
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CHRONIXX ENDS HIS AFRICAN TOUR IN SOUTH AFRICA!
By Mbali Langa— JOHANNESBURG, 6 July 2016 – Jamaican artist Chronixx recently concluded his African tour with two performances in Johannesburg and Cape Town. eNCA’s Mbali Langa caught up with show organiser Fikile Makhalemele, from Lioness Productions SA Photo: eNCA— JOHANNESBURG – Reggae music in South Africa has seen a steady rise from the low-key days of Lucky Dube. The brains behind Lioness Productions, Fikile Makhalemele, has taken it in her stride to continually grow the visibility and access of this music genre.Her company has brought many reggae greats from around the world – at her own expense – to our shores so that reggae lovers can experience their favourite stars live. Chronixx recently added to the bill of musicians and bands that her company has hosted. The Jamaican reggae superstar recently performed in two major … Read entire article »
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“AFTER JAMAICANS, KENYANS ARE MY BIGGEST FANS” SAYS ROOTS SINGER CHRONIXX!
By Caroline Nyanga—- Jamaican reggae super-star Jamar Rolando McNaughton Jr popularly known as Chronixx is scheduled to perform in Kenya this Saturday evening at KICC during a grand show dubbed Epic Promotions. The musician who is at the forefront of the current younger generation of Jamaican reggae cum dancehall music will arrive in the country on Saturday morning after his Ugandan concert on Friday night. He will then proceed to Ethiopia on Sunday evening for another grand concert. Famed for hits like Smile Jamaica, Chronixx will be visiting the country for the second time after his first performance in 2013 at KICC during which he was a Peace Ambassador prior to Kenya’s General Elections. Speaking to this writer via phone from Jamaica Chronixx says the friendly and welcoming nature of Kenyan people towards foreigners and their undying love for Jamaican music has always … Read entire article »
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CHRONIXX HEADS TO KENYA FOR CONCERT JUNE 18!
By Cate Mukei– Jamaican reggae artist, Chronixx, will be performing in Kenya on June 18. This will be his second visit to Kenya. In March 2013, the singer performed at the Tuko Rada Peace Concert in Nairobi as a peace ambassador during the General Election. Formerly known as Little Chronicle, after his dad, Chronicle, the Jamaican star’s music has been branded as a Reggae Revival, alongside other reggae musicians, including Dre Island, Jah Bouks, Jah9, Protoje, Kelissa, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi and Kabaka Pyramid. His lyrical content revolves around themes of anti-war, romantic declarations and resiliency. Chronixx wrote his first song, Rice Grain , at the age of five.. … Read entire article »
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“THE GRAMMYS DIDN’T SNUB OMI” SAYS OLIVIA “BABSY” GRANGE!
By Curtis Campbell— Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange– Member of Parliament for Central St Catherine, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, said singer OMI was not snubbed by the Grammys. According to the politician/producer, who worked with OMI’s manager, Clifton Specialist Dillon, to promote the careers of Shabba Ranks and Patra, says it was simply not OMI’s time. Grange, who spoke to the STAR at the recently concluded Shaggy and Friend’s concert, said despite OMI’s chart-topping accomplishments in 2015, the artiste perhaps needed to engage the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) more. NARAS is the body that hosts the annual Grammy Awards. “I don’t think OMI was snubbed. I think it is a process and in a way you have to make yourself available in the process. You have to go for it, and in some … Read entire article »
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RENEE NEUFVILLE OF ZHANE FAME, CONNECTS TO HER JAMAICAN ROOTS!
BY KEVIN JACKSON— Renee Neufville— IN 1993, the duo Zhane scaled the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with the hit single, Hey, Mr DJ. Their follow-up hits, including Groove Thang, Jamboree (featuring Naughty by Nature) and Sending My Love, made them a hot commodity. After releasing two studio albums, Zhane called it quits in 2000. Renee Neufville and Jean Morris comprised Zhane. Neufville, who has Jamaican roots, is getting ready to release a jazz song titled Watching Me. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, Neufville spoke about her Jamaican heritage and years with Zhane. “My parents, Albert and Joyce Neufville, are from Jamaica. My father was born in Portland and my mother was born in St Catherine. I was the youngest of three children and the only Brooklyn native of the household,” she said. “In November, … Read entire article »
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OMI, POPCAAN, AND CHRONIXX AMONG NOMINEES FOR 2015 MOBO AWARDS IN LONDON, NOVEMBER 4!
By Kevin Jackson—- Popcaan THE success singer OMI enjoyed in 2015 has been rewarded with a nod for Best Reggae Act at the 20th annual UK MOBO Awards. OMI competes with Popcaan, Chronixx, Protoje and last year’s winner Stylo G in that category. The MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin) ‘recognises artistes of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music’. This is the first nomination for both OMI and Protoje. It is the second for Chronixx and third for Stylo G while Popcaan earns his fourth nomination. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, OMI commented on the nomination. “This is truly one of my greatest achievements of 2015. I feel like my work is being recognized on a different level and this is the dream of every artist,” he said. The singer topped the British pop charts … Read entire article »
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MYSTIC REVEALERS PUSHES FOR WEED LEGALIZATION WITH RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE!
Mystic Revealers— HERB Must Legalise, the pro-ganja song from roots-reggae band Mystic Revealers, is scheduled for release in October. The digital launch of the song coincides with its music video, directed by Michael Cushnie. Production on the song started last year at the Grafton studio of producer Mikey Bennett. It has slots by artists including Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Suzanne Couch and Canadian deejay Snow. It was initially scheduled for release this month, but that has been pushed back for completion and premier of the video which was filmed in Kingston and Bull Bay, the band’s longtime base. Mystic Revealers singer/guitarist and main songwriter Anthony ‘Billy Mystic’ Wilmot said Herb Must Legalise is not just another ‘free the herb’ song. He said it puts into perspective recent changes to the Jamaican law as … Read entire article »
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