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Bristol Reggae Explosion Back With a Third Volume

2012-01-15T07:40:00.000-08:00

Bristol Archive Records is back with the third volume of its Bristol Reggae Archive collection which is set for release on March 19, 2012 . The album “Bristol Reggae Explosion Volume 3 – The 1980s Part 2,” will feature 15 tracks, with all of 11 of them previously unreleased. The songs selected all provide a great overview of the diversity of ideas and styles that were bubbling away in 1980s

DJ Slik's Exclusive Interview With Jah Cure in Dubai

2012-01-09T01:28:00.000-08:00

Longtime friend of Jah Cure, Krunkmaster DJ Slik met up with Jah Cure while he was in Dubai. Check out the full interview below. Courtesy of: 340pm.com and krunknation.com Krunkmaster DJ Slik (Left), Jah Cure (Right)

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live at The Forum in Copenhaguen, Denmark 1980 [AUDIO]

2012-01-03T16:04:00.000-08:00

Bob Marley and the Wailers performing live at The Forum in Copenhaguen, Denmark 1980. Whether audio or video, this man's performance can never grow stale.

Tribute to the Legends 2012 in California

2012-01-02T14:40:00.000-08:00

The Tribute to the Legends Reggae Festival, formerly known as "Bob Marley Day" will again, with its 31st installment deliver a spectacular line-up of Reggae acts from Jamaica, Europe, and Africa.The two day event scheduled for February 18th and 19th, will this year deliver live performances from King Yellowman, Johnny Osbourne, Don Carlos, J-Boog, Junior Reid, Alborosie, plus a host of other

Laden - Call Me [Official Video]

2012-01-02T09:21:00.000-08:00

SINGING MELODY - "They Call Me Mr. Melody" FULL ALBUM SAMPLER

2012-01-02T00:29:00.000-08:00

International and award winning reggae vocalist Singing Melody makes a triumphant return to center stage with his sixth solo album "They Call Me Mr. Melody". The veteran artist teams with celebrated and Grammy award winning producers Dave Kelly, as well as Donovan Germaine of Penthouse Records and Lynford 'Fatta' Marshall on the 13 track album. Fans experience Melody like never before as he

Jewish Reggae Star Matisyahu Shaved His Trademark Beard

2011-12-14T13:40:00.000-08:00

Hasidic Reggae superstar on Tuesday tweeted a photo of him without his trademark long beard. After if follows a tweet which reads, “At the break of day I look for you at sunrise When the tide comes in I lose my disguise.” a line taken from "Thunder," a song off his album "Light". On a blog posted on his website he later wrote, "No more Chassidic reggae superstar. Sorry folks, all you get is

Jah Cure in Dubai: Talks Collaborating With Arabs And Why "World Cry" is Delayed

2011-12-12T04:40:00.000-08:00

Jah Cure who on Tuesday wrapped filming of his new video for "Looking At Me" in Dubai granted a rare and candid interview to the country's news outlet The National. In it the reggae artist talks about possibly collaborating with Arab artists, and why "World Cry" is so long delayed. "The song, which I co-wrote is called Looking At Me because people look at you for different reasons - because

Statement from Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Limited on Lawsuit Against Bob Marley's Brother

2011-12-06T17:23:00.001-08:00

Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Limited the entity managed and operated by Bob Marley's heirs, which includes his widow Rita Marley and Bob's children has released an official statement on their current legal battle with Bob Marley's half brother, Richard Booker. The release while acknowledging the lawsuit filed against Booker states that its reason is to "protect the Marley name and to prevent

New Zealand Reggae Band "The Black Seeds" Invite Fans To Sing On New Album

2011-12-03T14:21:00.001-08:00

Not too often random fans can get the opportunity to be featured on a musician's album, hence why one of New Zealand's biggest reggae band, The Black Seeds have taken the initiative. The Black Seeds are inviting fans to sing on their forthcoming new studio album. The band is looking to create a big group vocal sound on a track off the upcoming album. Fans are invited to simply record

RIP: Legendary Producer Philip "Fatis" Burrell

2011-12-03T08:04:00.001-08:00

Legendary producer Phillip "Fatis" Burrell who was very influential in nurturing the careers of Sizzla, Sugar Minott and Luciano, was reported to have passed away early this morning by some friends, family and media personnel. However, our investigations of this report is contrary to that. Fatis was admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies (Jamaica) over two weeks ago after

Bob Marley's Heirs File Lawsuit Against His Half-Brother Citing Copyright and Trademark Infringement

2011-12-02T12:05:00.001-08:00

Bob Marley's widow, Rita Marley and their children are back in court again to protect the Marley trademark and copyright. This time, it is a lawsuit against Bob Marley's half brother, Richard Booker. The suit was filed in a federal court on Thursday, and it contends that businessman Richard Booker and companies he is affiliated with are using Bob Marley's image, music and other of the deceased

I-Octane: "These Songs Are Definitely Straight From my Heart to my Fans."

2011-12-02T09:47:00.001-08:00

As the release date for I-Octane's EP "Straight From The Heart" draws closer, the Reggae artist wants to reassure his fans why this project is not only very special to him, but is also made specially for his fans. "As an artist we spend so much time on the go and our interaction with our fans is so limited for so many reasons. Therefore, many times I take the opportunity while singing to speak

The Ever Vibrant Reggae Band 'Dubtonic Kru" Hits The US East Coast

2011-11-03T19:05:00.000-07:00

Global Battle of the Bands Champion, Dubtonic Kru is currently touring the east coast of the USA. The ever vibrant reggae band will be bringing their Reggae Evolution Tour to the east coast from November 2 to 11. Peep dates and locations below:

Bob Marley Exodus Tops Survey of Celebrity Head Phones

2011-10-22T08:52:00.000-07:00

The House of Marley designed Marley Exodus headphone was recently voted number one among celebrity headphones by a panel of expert listener judges. The survey was conducted by popular Home audio and video magazine Sound & Vision who set out to see if some of these new celebrity branded headphones are really any good, and deserving of people's hard earned money. The Bob Marley branded Marley

NEW VIDEO: I-Octane Ft Versatile - Enemy Yard/Nah Eat

2011-10-16T23:41:00.000-07:00

Video inside... I-Octane sending a warning about all the enemies and to be cautious what you eat ;-)

NEW VIDEO: Aidonia - Summer Song/One More Gyal

2011-10-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

Video inside.... JOP's Aidonia back at his fans with this latest video for the songs Summer Song and One More Gyal. A Dreday Productions

Celtic legend recalls Bob Marley's vast knowledge of football

2011-10-08T07:57:00.000-07:00

It is no surprise that probably had it not been for Bob Marley's immense talent as a musician he would be deeply involved in football either as a player or coach. Celtic legend Dixie Deans in his autobiography recalls meeting Bob Marley for the first time and how impressed he was at how much the reggae icon knew about him, the sport and his team. Deans confessed he didn't know who Bob

Jamaica to bestow high award on Dennis Brown

2011-10-02T11:34:00.000-07:00

On October 17th when the Jamaican people celebrate their Heroes Day, they will be awarding the crown prince of reggae music, Dennis Brown the 'Order of Distinction'. This is an honor that will be posthumously awarded to Brown because of his decades of contribution to the growth and development of reggae music and the Jamaican culture. Dennis Brown though dead over ten years now, currently has

Buju Banton will Finish his Prison Sentence in Texas

2011-09-25T11:54:00.000-07:00

The torments of Buju Banton seems to have no end in sight. Since his conviction he was expected to serve his sentence in Florida, but due to a reported shortage of beds he was expected to be moved to Mississippi. However, it is official that Buju banton will serve the remainder of his sentence at the Limestone County Correctional Institution in Groesbeck, Texas. Banton was airlifted from the

Gregory Isaacs and Sugar Minott's Reggae Anthology Collections for October 2011

2011-09-24T05:55:00.000-07:00

The vintage arm of VP Records, 17 North Parade will be releasing a reggae anthology collections for the cool ruler Gregory Isaacs and Sugar Minott. The albums titled 'Gregory Isaacs’ The Ruler 1972-1990' - (October 24) and 'Sugar Minott’s Hard Time Pressure' - (October 18) will capture the essence of their music, message and style. Each collection will contain 2 CDs, bonus DVD and an original

Buju Banton's release date set for Februrary 2019

2011-09-20T04:51:00.000-07:00

Buju Banton though still listed as 'In Transit' has had his release date set at February, 2019 by the Bureau of Prisons. This release date for the reggae star was set based on time he already served on his original ten year sentence handed down after his guilty verdict in February. Banton was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five or more kilogrammes of cocaine,

Australia's Favorite Reggae Festival Cancelled for 2012

2011-09-06T04:38:00.000-07:00

McManus Entertainment, promoters of one of Australia's biggest reggae festival, Raggamuffin; has announced that the festival will be taking a break for 2012 but promises bigger and better when it returns the following year. We are concentrating on building the New Zealand leg of Raggamuffin into a massive two day festival. With 30,000 people attending the New Zealand shows in previous years,

Reggae Legend gives Nirvana tracks a Reggae Sound

2011-09-03T06:57:00.000-07:00

Living Jamaican reggae legend Little Roy has joined forces with Prince Fatty and Mutant Hi-Fi to put a reggae spin on some of Nirvana's hits with 'Battle For Seattle' album. 'Battle for Seattle' will be Little Roy's take on 10 of the rock band's classics. All the tracks will have an authentic roots reggae sound and will feature many reggae veterans including Wailers guitarist Junior Marvin. '

THE GRAMMY Museum ® : Offering a Fabulous Evening of DINNER AND BOB MARLEY

2011-08-28T10:45:00.000-07:00

On May 11, 2011, The GRAMMY Museum debuted a new exhibit, Bob Marley, Messenger. Housed on the Museum's second floor, the exhibit focuses on Bob Marley as a private, spiritual man, as a powerful performer who used his lyrics to give a voice to the disenfranchised and as a legend who has inspired legions of fans in the 30 years since his death. Bringing together more than 40 diverse artifacts,