New LP from Masicka, “438” rushes up the iTunes album chart
The brand new album from the multi-talented Masicka, “438”, has surged to no.12 on the iTunes album chart less than a week after its release. The LP demonstrates how Masicka has transformed himself from an underground outsider into being one of dancehall’s leading lights. In addition to massive composer contributions from Javaun Fearon (Masicka himself, […]
Zoe Rahman wins Impact Award at Ivors Composer Awards
The wonderfully original Zoe Rahman has won the Impact Award at the 2021 Ivors Composer Awards, a recognition of her consistent excellence over her 20 year career. Mixing classical influences with her jazz heritage has paid dividends and Zoe was delighted as she told M Magazine: “It’s funny, about 20 years ago I was talking […]
Robbie Shakespeare, one of the greatest bassists, dies at 68
The stupendous Robbie Shakespeare, who formed a fantastic bass and drums partnership with all-time great drummer Sly Dunbar, has died in Florida, USA at the age of 68. Robbie’s mentor was the legendary Aston “Family Man” Barrett, bass guitarist with the Wailers and a fellow citizen of Kingston, Jamaica. Together, Sly and Robbie became the […]
King Muziah unveils new EP “Peak of Love” live
King Muziah launched his superb new EP, “Peak of Love”, with an exceptionally strong live show at the West Indian Social Club, 3340 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06120 on Saturday February 12th. “Peak of Love” was released aptly on Monday February 14th on I Am Joy Productions. The seven tracks are: “Love is Everything”, “Peak […]
Protoje smashes it at City Splash Live in Brockwell Park
Protoje played a barnstorming headline set at City Splash Live in Brockwell Park, Brixton, London SW2 on Sunday 29th May. “He did a fantastic job igniting the crowd,” said one festival goer. Co-headlining with him were Barrington Levy, Mr Eazi, Kranium, Stonebwoy, Sister Nancy, Luciano and Kabaka Pyramid.
DJ Pon di Circuit unleashes “Clapper Priest” on July 1st
DJ Pon di Circuit releases his infectious new song, “Clapper Priest” on Friday July 1st. The single comes in four different versions, the leading version produced by Interrupt (plus an instrumental edit), with other jungle remixes by Amen Shamen.
Alkaline New Rules Festival gives $1m to Jamaican Blind
Alkaline New Rules Festival, which takes place in Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday 2nd July, has given $1 million to the Jamaican Society for the Blind. Alongside Alkaline, performers will include Elephant Man, Aidonia, Macka Diamond, Skeng, Jahvillani, Stalk Ashley, Marcey Chin, Knaxx, Star Captyn, Sykario, Kacique, Sherdon Izone and Pretti Pretti. Gates open […]