Richie Stephens (third left) with his ASCAP Pop Award, and other recipients at The Wiltern in Hollywood, California, on Thursday night.---ger Richie Stephens received an American Society of Composers,
Jamaican born crooner Richie Stephens will receive the biggest award of his career when he is honored at the 34th annual ASCAP POP MUSIC AWARDS. Paul Williams, President of the
By Hugh McIntyre---- (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS) Last month, Katy Perry dropped her new single “Chained To The Rhythm,” officially kicking off the campaign surrounding her highly-anticipated upcoming
BY KEVIN JACKSON--- Ed Sheeran.--- WHAT was a song written for Barbadian star Rihanna has gone to British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. Shape of You, a dancehall-flavored single, was released on
Ziggy Marley--- A new Grammy-sponsored charity auction has been launched in celebration of the holiday season that's offering a variety of autographed collectibles and VIP experiences. Among the many items
By Leighton Levy--- Ce'Cile--- Dancehall entertainer Ce'Cile has expressed concern that Jamaican dancehall acts might be losing ground to African entertainers in European nightclubs. The recording artist is currently in Europe
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?
By Debbie Emery--- © Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Rihanna attends the Christian Dior show of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2017 on September 30, 2016 in Paris, France.---Rihanna issued
By Shereita Grizzle--- In this photo that was posted on her Instagram page, Rihanna shows off her dreadlocks. Bajan pop star Rihanna decided to channel her inner Rasta on Monday as
Dancehall and reggae music helped bring patois to the world, but it’s more than just slang — it’s a language of freedom.--- By ETERNITY MARTIS--- As a Torontonian, it’s not