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Veteran Jamaican Reggae singer Cocoa Tea.Photo by Winston Rodney

Artists

Rest In Power Cocoa Tea (September 3, 1959 – March 11, 2025)

Legendary singer Cocoa Tea (born Colvin George Scott) has passed away.The Jamaica Gleaner reported that he died in the morning of March 11 at a hospital in Florida, following a cardiac arrest.TRIBUTESWARRIOR KING"I woke up this morning to the sad news of the passing of one of my greatest mentor, Idren, brother, teacher, father figure and cornerstone in our industry the Great Cocoa Tea. I grew up on his music, his music was a great source of inspiration to me and many others from that […]

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Blog

Rototom Sunsplash 2025 Unveils 60 Artists for 30th Edition

Shaggy, Burning Spear, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Tarrus Riley, Steel Pulse, Misty in Roots, The Wailers, Morgan Heritage, Third World, Ky-Mani Marley... Rototom Sunsplash kicks off the excitement for its 30th edition with a star-studded first reveal! Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Benicàssim (Castellón) from August 16 to 23, 2025.Over 60 artists are set to light up the ‘Celebrating Life’ lineup, marking three decades of festival energy and good vibes. From the legends who inspired Rototom Sunsplash to the […]

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Events

Listener’s Choice Awards: Your Top Picks for This Year’s Music Icons

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Artists

From Viral Dance Challenges to Radio Play: How Trap Songs Go Mainstream

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Concerts

The 2025 Urban Music Festival You Can’t Miss

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Featured

The Best of Both Worlds: How Commercial and Rap Music Are Coming Together

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Artists

What Goes into Creating a Hit Single? A Deep Dive into Music Production

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Featured

Trap Stars You Should Be Following Right Now

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Highlights

Radio Revolution: How Our Station Is Shaping the Future of Music

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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