In terms of pioneers on the wheels of steel, the list is fiilled with the names of men, but there are a few women who have dared to challenge the statusquo and add their tender touch to the mix. These female disc jockeys have been overlooked and...
Toshami Calvin’s performance in the 71st Miss Universe preliminary swimsuit, gown and national costume competitions is much to be talked about. The St Thomas-native is winning hearts as she carves her name on the international platform. Out of a...
Dancehall is filled with stories, but not many have mastered the art of storytelling in the space quite like Sting’s Isaiah Laing. The former high-profile detective and executive chairman at Supreme Promotions Limited has a flair for the dramatic,...
Tifa has immersed herself in a rewarding career of recording music and performing for more than a decade. And yet, she still manages to surprise the crowd, generation after generation. She has one of the most powerful voices and personalities in...
When we think of natural hairstyles, the afro, corn rows, and Bantu knots always come to mind. Looking back to any era that defined black hair, it was often a symbol of identity and power. Yet to date, many still have not realised the beauty of...
Recording superstar Kranium has a knack for piloting dancehall music and culture into the future on his own terms. In the industry, there are artistes who respect the craft and take the time to learn it. That’s Kranium. He respects the music so...
Nigerian afro-pop superstar Yemi Alade is bubbling her way into the hearts of dancehall music lovers. She has declared her love for Jamaican musical genres and looks to collaborate with many more reggae-dancehall artistes before the year ends....
Recording artiste Ishawna has signed a deal with Payday Records, an international record label relaunched by Ultra Music Founder Patrick Moxey four years ago. The female dancehall sensation made the announcement on her Instagram page a short moment...
Tessanne Chin evolved in front of an audience. Performing at the age of six with Cathy Levy’s Little People, her coming-of-age experiences as a vocalist are documented by the media. From overcoming comparisons and touring with fellow artistes such...
Raised on the scripture of reggae and dancehall as well as a lifestyle that was filled with thrill and feel-good energy, music and entertainment was always part of Disney Amyka’s destiny. The New York-based singer and songwriter will immediately...
One thing we can surely take away from 2021 is never to underestimate the power of human contact and how one kind gesture can change lives. It also reminded us that in the midst of pain and sadness, there is always good in the world. The...
Reggae recording musician Rudolph ‘Garth’ Dennis, one of the founding members of Grammy Award-winning group Black Uhuru and later a member of The Wailing Souls, has died. He was 72, having celebrated a birthday on December 2. International music...
Entrepreneur, social media influencer and radio host Chiney K is set to spend her first Christmas in Jamaica in almost two decades. And even though she is looking forward to a festive season “outside of the parties”, the thought of a Christmas in...
Rice is much more than a vehicle for gungo peas and red kidney beans. Its boundless versatility absorbs flavours, transforming it into a delicious meal by itself or a side dish that can elevate any type of cuisine. Think beyond fried rice and go...
Grammy-nominated artiste and cannabis impresario, Julian Marley, has the coolest tone. His speaking voice even sounds the same when he sings, and on songs like So High, one of Julian’s latest hits, there is a comfortable air that surrounds him. He...
She represents a new wave of professionals within the marketing industry that guides brand communications, tethers music to culture and corporate, and help to shape the future of a generation of emerging creatives. In addition to Abigail Rowe’s...
Dancehall recording artiste Chi Ching Ching makes the kind of music one can enjoy in the middle of a nightclub, stage show, street dance or even on a regular Monday morning, having a private dance party while getting ready for work. He describes...
THE SOUNDS of crickets playing an all-too-familiar country nightlife concerto in Yaksta’s background sets the mood for a conversation that brings out the best in the entertainer. Adding to the natural vibrations, the friendly calls of people...
When songwriter, producer and composer Paul Barclay learnt of the fast-escalating humanitarian crisis facing the displaced natives of The Bahamas ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, as well as the turmoil of his fellow Jamaicans on the islands, his mind...
