We Free The People With Music. Can You Free The People With Music?
The One Love Peace Concert was a large concert held on April 22, 1978 at The National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. This concert was held on the anniversary of Haile Selassie’s visit to Jamaica during a period of political civil war in Jamaica between the right wing Jamaican Labour Party and the socialist People’s National Party. Since Marley, his wife and manager had been wounded in a previous assassination attempt, the concert was nothing less than a heroic act. (more…)
Category: Reggae
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WATCH THIS: Bob Marley’s One Love Peace Concert
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WATCH THIS: Bob Marley “Natural Mystic” LIVE
This Could Be The First Trumpet, Might As Well Be The Last
(Was that the Stalag riddim I heard Bob skankin’ to on the intro?) Anyway: Tomorrow isn’t just Superbowl Sunday. It’s also the 66th anniversary of Robert Nesta Marley’s birth. (more…)
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Usain Bolt Bigs Up Cedella Marley
PUMA Partners With Cedella To Design Jamaica’s 2012 Olympic Gear
“It’s just going to be awesome,” said the world’s fastest man, Usain “Lightning” Bolt, after learning that fashion designer Cedella Marley — the firstborn daughter of Bob and Rita Marley — would be designing fresh new Olympic Gear for the Jamaican Track & Field team. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Distant Relatives In Jamrock
Jr. Gong & Nas Go From Hope Road To Trenchtown To The Promised Land
Since we find ourselves in that powerful week between Dennis Brown and Bob Marley’s birthdays, it seemed only right to take it back to the Rock. Shout to the homie B+ of Mochilla fame, who put together this tasty Jamaica travelogue for HipHopDX. In case you missed it, here’s the full rewind: (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas feat Shaggy & Josey Wales “Sweet Jamaica”
Memo To Mr. Freeze: Ease Off With The Ice And Snow!
After surviving a blizzard of epic proportions, and spending the morning chopping dirty ice with a broken shovel, I’m just about ready for a musical trip to “Sweet Jamaica.” Who else wants to roll? (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Dennis Brown “Children Of Israel”
Foundation Selection For The Crown Prince’s Born Day
Born 54 years ago today in Kingston Jamaica, Dennis Brown rose to become the undisputed Crown Prince of Reggae music. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Protoje ft Kymani Marley “Rasta Love”
Latest Official Music Video From The New Album Seven Year Itch
From “Curly Locks” to “Whoi Mr. Brown” to “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner,” songs of forbidden love are a time-honored theme within reggae music. “She didn’t know how… to tell him… she was in love with a Rastaman,” Kymani sings over a crispy Don Corleon track, then in comes Protoje as the conscious loverman. (more…)
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Reasoning With Bushman ‘Bout The Bush Doctor
Why The Man Who Sang “Call The Hearse” Respects The Stepping Razor
Last night BUSHMAN celebrated the release of his new album Bushman Sings The Bush Doctor on V.P. Records. Here the dancehall roots singer responsible for Certified Boomshots like “Call The Hearse” and “Fire Pon a Weakheart” talks about how Steelie & Clevie first christened his Bushman—and why never used to love the name, until he checked the levels…
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Buju Banton’s Epic “Before The Dawn” Concert
Buju And Friends Move The Crowd—In Every Sense Of The Word
Check the full show review on VIBE.com, and check out exclusive video after the jump….
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HEAR THIS: Etana “People Talk”
The Strong One Says “Never Let Them Get You Down”
Some have mouth fi talk. The rest of us prefer singing. Who u gon’ listen to?
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Buju Announces “Before The Dawn” Show Lineup
First Concert In A Year To Take Place Jan. 16 At Miami’s Bayfront Park
(Photograph by Marlon “Ajamu” Myrie)
After spending the past year behind bars on drug charges, Grammy-nominated Reggae star Buju Banton is free on bail and making plans to return to the stage at Miami’s Bayfront Memorial Park one month from today. (more…)
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE: “Phat Punani” or “Want Yuh Body”?
Which Version of Leftside’s Tune Is Badder: The Raw or The Remix?
This past June KeepLeft Records released the raw, uncut version of “Phat Punani” a tune that set dancefloors on fire. The song’s unforgettable hook displayed Leftside’s bold sexuality as well as his trademark start-stop cadence. But the producer/artist was just getting started….