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Throwback Thursdays: Peter Tosh, “Johnny B. Goode”

Words by Jesse Serwer— Tomorrow would be the 68th birthday of the late Peter Tosh, capping quite a big week for a figure who's no longer with us. On Monday, National Heroes Day in Jamaica, the Stepping R... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Resident Alien’s “Mr. Boops”

Words by Jesse Serwer— Prince Paul is known for his work with De La Soul, Gravediggaz, 3rd Bass and Handsome Boy Modeling School but the veteran hip-hop producer is no stranger to Caribbean music, either... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Cosmo Baker on Jackal the Bear’s “For Real”

Words by Cosmo Baker— Just as Mad Lion captivated New York's Tri-State area in the mid '90's with the gruff and tuff raggamuffin rap of "Take It Easy," Philly and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region had ... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Vintage Notting Hill Carnival Videos

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Norman Craig— Founded in 1965 (after an earlier indoors incarnation), Notting Hill Carnival has grown from a local community event meant to stave off racial tensions in... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Messenjah “Crazy” and “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love”

Words By Erin MacLeod-- Sure, Kitchener, Ontario wouldn't exactly seem like the ground zero for great reggae, but one of Canada's most acclaimed reggae bands, Messenjah, was born there way back in 1981. ... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: The Dream Warriors’ “Ludi”

Words by Eddie STATS— This week we're celebrating two of the biggest Caribbean events of the year: the 50th anniversary of independence Jamaican Independence and Caribana, North America's largest annual ... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Tony Rebel’s “Sweet Jamaica”

Words by Sherman Escoffery— There's a lot of history to talk about as we head into Jamaica's 50th anniversary. With that in mind, we're hitting you with a double dose of Throwback Thursdays. First up, La... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: General Trees, “Eye No See”

Words by Simone Serwer— In the late 80s, my family began revisiting Jamaica for the first time since we'd immigrated to South Florida in 1980. Before these trips back to my birthplace, my cultural herita... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Natalie Storm on Lady G’s “Nuff Respect”

Words by Natalie Storm— Not only is our Punany Monologues columnist Natalie Storm one of the shining lights for females in the dancehall, she's a great writer, too. For this week's Throwback Thursdays, w... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Ras Kwame on Eddy Grant’s “Living on the Frontline”

Words by Ras Kwame— Ras Kwame is a legend in Britain's black music scene, one of the original DJs for BBC1Xtra and a pioneer when it comes to the blending of reggae and dancehall with garage and other U.... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: The Large on Beenie Man’s “World Dance”

Words by The Large— DJ/writer/publisher/visual culture expert The Large is truly a "jill" of all trades. Her latest score is co-curating (along with Al Fingers) the super hype "Art in the Dancehall" exhi... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Walshy Fire on Shinehead’s “Jamaican In New York”

Words by Walshy Fire— Black Chiney Sound MC/DJ and LargeUp contributor Walshy Fire has been holding down Miami since forever but the Kingston, Jamaica native knows his way around New York, too. Here, Wal... Read More...

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