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Should Vybz Kartel, a convicted murderer, be nominated for Reggae Awards?

Vybz Kartel who is serving a life sentence for murder continues to run dancehall the way he did before he was incarcerated. Kartel shot to fame in the early 2000’s … Continue reading

March 22, 2015 · 1 Comment

Damian Marley’s Welcome to Jamrock Cruise: So nice they are doing it twice.

Among his many roles as host and co-producer of the 2014’s inaugural Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, Damian Marley warmly greeted passengers from the main stage during the late afternoon … Continue reading

March 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

King Yellowman getting his glory stolen.

It seems like other dancehall artists just love stealing what is truly King Yellowman’s. First it was Beenie Man who tried to steal the Yellowman’s crown by claiming that he … Continue reading

March 2, 2015 · 1 Comment

Hip-Hop is Dancehall is Hip-Hop.

Forget that it was Kool Herc, the Jamaican, who took Jamaica’s Dancehall style to the Bronx to create Hip-Hop. Forget that the purest dancehall aficionados do not like the fact … Continue reading

February 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Father, Mother and Child. The Real Trinity.

As Christian children we are taught the concept of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Those were the three that made up the Trinity. As we grew older, … Continue reading

February 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Who is the greatest Dancehall Reggae artist of all time?

MUSIC IS A MISSION, NOT A COMPETITION – Capleton I agree wholeheartedly with King Shango’s statement above . I am not in the least bit of disagreement. But let’s face … Continue reading

February 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

Did Reggae Star Mavado Smoke Crack?

The rumor mill is buzzing and reggae stars are wondering. Julian Jones-Griffith the former manager of dancehall reggae singjay Mavado has he reggae social media world buzzing. Mavado’s former manager … Continue reading

January 31, 2015 · 1 Comment

Did Buju Banton get a free pass from Reggae fans?

You should not trust Babylon or Babylon’s justice system for a minute or a second.  In Babylon, a grown man can chase down an unarmed child, murder him in cold … Continue reading

January 13, 2015 · Leave a comment