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Tag: Beres Hammond

  • WATCH THIS: Cecile “Bad Gyal Medley” Video

    The Original Bad Gyal Chucks The Deuces, Then Savors The Sensation of Making Her Ex Get Vex

    Remember that tune where Beres sings “I used to take you for granted… you were the last thing in my life. Presently you’re the most wanted, at the top of my iine.”??? Well Cecile sure does. Her “Bad Gyal Medley” flips the scenario from a ladies’ point of view time and time again. Oh, and she’s not trying to hear that “Falling in love all over again” stuff. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Ginjah “Souljah”

    Warm & Easy Selection For All Raggamuffin Souljahs Pon The Battlefield

    We’ve been tuned in to Ginjah ever since his days at Harmony House. But this song right here sounds like a breakthrough to the next-next-next level… (more…)

  • Reggae Sumfest 2011: International Reggae Night

    How Cocoa, Beres, and Bunny Made The Sumfest Crowd Forget R.Kelly

    A funny thing happened on the way Sumfest Night #2. After a last-minute cancellation by headliner R.Kelly, who was reportedly suffering from a throat ailment, Reggae Sumfest promoters had 48 hours to scramble and find a replacement for the Pied Piper of R&B. (more…)

  • Beres Hammond, Nicki Minaj & R.Kelly Must Bring Their A-Game To Reggae Sumfest 2011

    International Soul And Hip Hop Stars Touch Down In MoBay July 22-23

    Jamaica’s leading reggae festival has always been about more than reggae. (more…)

  • Giving Thanks & Praises Itinually

    It’s Not About Turkey & Gravy, Seen? Rasta Attitude Is Gratitude…

     

    As the one Rebel Tony put it: “Ungrateful worser than Obeah. Nuff ungratefulites bout yah… Pretend as if them no memba, gwan like them have amnesia.” Don’t let it happen to you. Here’s 21 ways to remember. Run tune! Audio After the Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Beres Hammond “Giving Thanks”

    Why Not Make Every Day Thanksgiving Day?

    “Gotta take time out to say much respect to the Father,” Beres remarks on this live cut from his double-disc retrospective Can’t Stop A Man. “Because without Him we couldn’t have made it here tonight. Wanna say thank you Father. Thank you, yes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart…”

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  • HEAR THIS: Steely & Clevie Top 12

    From Studio One To Studio 2000, Dancehall’s Dynamic Duo Did It All


    Steely’s untimely death this week leaves an enormous void that can only be filled by more tunes. At times like these all we can do is say a prayer for the man’s family and loved ones, and honor his legacy by returning again and again to the music he loved so deeply. (more…)

  • Tarrus Riley Spreads The Reggae Virus

    “Much Better Than The Swine Flu” says Tarrus, a Singer On A Mission

    Today’s Sunday New York Times calls Tarrus Riley a “Reggae Singer With A Legacy, A Following, And A Mission.” I know this because I wrote the blasted piece. (more…)