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Jaz Elise Captivates With Stunning Visuals For New Single ‘Unforgettable’

Jamaican singer Jaz Elise has released her latest single, Unforgettable, a track celebrating freedom, love, and self-discovery. It was released on November 22 under Easy Star Records.The song, produced by J.L.L. and IzyBeats, blends Jaz Elise’s signature fusion of reggae, R&B, soul, and dancehall and serves as a prelude to her debut album, which is expected in 2025“This song is one of freedom, vulnerability, and growth,” she said in a release. “It’s […]

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Elephant Man Looks Forward To First UK Show In 16 Years, And Reuniting With Two Of His 38 Kids

Jamaican Dancehall star Elephant Man is set to perform in the United Kingdom for the first time in 16 years, marking not only a return to the stage but also an emotional reunion with two of his 38 children who live there.The 49-year-old recently secured a UK work permit, a milestone he celebrated enthusiastically. “God ah the greatest. Give God thanks, we get the London work permit. and the fans […]

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Omar Perry – A Tribute To Lee Scratch Perry in London @ Jazz Cafe 2025

Omar Perry and his French-based Easy Riddim Maker (ERM) backing band recently played London town’s legendary Jazz Café. BIGGEST SURPRISE? Perry announcing that it was his first ever performance in the United Kingdom! BIGGEST HIGH POINT? Perry’s arrival on stage, wearing a regal gown and a king’s crown, singing Disco Devil and delivering a tip-top accomplished performance thereafter. BIGGEST LOW POINT? Perry leaving the stage, to bring an end to what was a superb show. Omar Perry is the second son of […]

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Walshy Fire To Release ‘Art of Dancehall’ Book

Walshy Fire—Grammy-nominated, Jamaican-American musician, DJ, MC, and producer and one-third of the platinum recording act Major Lazer—will release his first book, Art of Dancehall: Flyer and Poster Designs of Jamaican Dancehall Culture on April 1, 2025 through Rizzoli Universe.Art of Dancehall is a definitive celebration of the distinctive art of poster and flyer design in the highly influential culture of Jamaican dancehall music, by one of the best-known ambassadors of […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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