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Joseph “Jo Jo” Hoo Kim (10 December 1942 – 20 September 2018) was a Jamaican reggae record producer best known for his productions in...
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BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — October 2, 2026 — Canada’s reggae and dancehall community came together at The Rose Theatre Brampton on September 27 for the...
Reggae singer Akustix has joined the Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM), a Georgia-registered advocacy organisation, as a national spokesperson. “Akustix represents what it means to...
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — October 2. The stars aligned for reggae star Duane Stephenson, who enjoyed a memorable weekend of recognition and celebration at the...
There is still a rebel in Kabaka Pyramid. Fifteen years after the Rebel Music era first introduced audiences to that particular side of his...
Lieutenant Stitchie’s voice may have fallen silent, but the influence of the veteran deejay — who commanded respect in both secular dancehall and gospel...
Despite touring and recording with top reggae-dancehall acts like Maxi Priest and Big Mountain, Paul Kastick never hides his love for rock music. He...
Socially aware since his youth, Jahbradez is not afraid to take on sensitive issues in his songs. He shows concern for aimless peers, particularly...
For more than four decades, Canada’s reggae community has built, celebrated, and preserved its musical legacy through award platforms created to recognize the artists,...
Veteran journalist, community leader and activist Philip Mascoll has died at the age of 77. According to a family source, Mascoll passed away on...
Antiguan singer Causion has re-recorded ‘One Life to Live’, a song inspired by a traumatic incident he witnessed over 30 years ago. The reggae...
Multi-genre vocalist Plas Moon is preparing to unveil her first full reggae single, ‘Obsession,’ marking an exciting new chapter in her musical journey. The...
Swiss reggae artiste of Sri Lankan origin Binghi is introducing himself to Jamaican audiences with ‘I Am Blessed’, an uplifting roots-reggae single built around...
Hamilton, Ontario reggae artist Celena is set to release her highly anticipated new single, “Mi Living,” on September 15, following the success of her...
Joseph “Jo Jo” Hoo Kim (10 December 1942 – 20 September 2018) was a Jamaican reggae record producer best known for his productions in...
Two of the most consistent reggae production labels in Canada, Phylani Music and Tasjay Productions, have combined to create the ‘My Turn Riddim’ Compilation. The eight...
Pastor Jumu Grant grew up listening to a potpourri of music in his native Trinidad and Tobago — everything from the calypso of David...
Max Alfred “Maxi” Elliott (born 10 June 1961), known by his stage name Maxi Priest, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music...
Released in August 1983, ‘All Night Long’ (All Night) by Lionel Richie is the ultimate summer party song. Ed Robinson remembers jamming to the...
Jamaican songstress Sophia Brown takes a bold approach with her latest single, ‘Bad for Me’. Produced under her own MusicMecka Records label, the track...
This article was first published in the Jamaica Observer on February 8th 2022. ONE of the great blue-eyed, soul power ballads of the last...