The Hov, The Gong + The Nancy: Jay-Z Connects with Damian Marley + Sister Nancy on “BAM”
"Bam Bam" will never die.
Impressions: Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise 2016
Photos from the epic third edition of Damian Marley's floating reggae fest.
Pic of the Week: Damian Marley on the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Captain Jr. Gong looks out into a sea of fans on his floating reggae festival.
CONTEST: Win Tickets to the 9 Mile Music Festival in Miami
The 22nd edition of the Miami reggae fest is set for Saturday, Feb. 14th.
Impressions: Live at Rebel Salute
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by El Puru—
Rebel Salute started out in January 1994 as a birthday celebration for the artist Tony Rebel, attended that year by Lennox Lewis, Garnet Silk Malik Yoba, among... Read More...
You Rate It: Wayne Marshall, Assassin + Damian Marley Connect On “Stupid Money”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Rick Ross, the master of using food as a metaphor for the trappings of success, would approve of how Wayne Marshall begins his verse on his trappings-of-success-themed "Stupid Mone... Read More...
VIDEO: Wayne Marshall’s “I Know”
Words by Kimberly Burgess—
In his video for “I Know,” Wayne Marshall pushes the good guy we have all come to love aside–rude boy Marshall is so much more captivating! As he tells a rival, “you’re no thre... Read More...
PHOTOS: The Next Generation of Marleys
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo By Mariamma Kambon—
Saturday's 9 Mile Festival in Miami was a coming of age thing for the grandchildren of Bob Marley. Daniel Bambaata Marley, eldest son of Ziggy, helped war... Read More...
Vintage Jamericana: Watch Christopher Ellis’ “Don’t Change Your Number” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer–
I don't know about you but when I think of vintage, way-back-in-the-day Jamaica, an Alton Ellis tune is always what's playing in the vision. Alton just had that voice that takes yo... Read More...
Rub a Dubstep: Damian Marley and Skrillex “Make It Bun Dem”
Words by Jesse Serwer and DJ Gravy—
We were a bit surprised when we first came across Skrillex and Damian Marley's "Make It Bun Dem," in its original form under the name "Rudeboy Bass," earlier this year... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Year’s Best Dancehall Singles
Words by Jesse Serwer, DJ Theory and Emily Shapiro
There was no exact science to compiling this list—it's a mixture of the year's biggest dancehall tunes, and some of our personal favorites. By no one'... Read More...
Grassroots and Culture: Exclusive Interview With Natty
Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford
The nickname Natty is usually assigned to a Rasta man, or a dude with dreads. Sometimes, the name is a substitute for brethren, or bredren. For example: "Yes Natty, pass ... Read More...