Reggae News & Features
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News8 months agoMotown To Release Soundtrack To Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe’ Series
Exclusive tracks include Michael Kiwanuka’s rendition of ‘To Be Young, Gifted And Black’ and a rework of Janet Kay’s ‘Silly Games’ by Tiana Major9.
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Features9 months ago
‘Legend’: The Compilation That Captures The Very Essence Of Bob Marley
The 1984 release became one of the all-time bestselling compilations around the world by any artist.
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News9 months ago
Common Recruits Damian Marley For ‘What Do You Say (Move It Baby)’ Remix
‘It is music to uplift, heal, and inspire listeners dealing with racial injustices as well as other social injustices,’ says Common.
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News9 months ago
Nakkia Gold Recruits Wiz Khalifa For ‘Justice,’ A Take On Bob Marley’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’
Nakkia Gold commented, “The struggle has made us strong. This is the moment to break through the chains of social injustice.”
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Bob Marley9 months ago
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Rastaman Vibration
After the long years of cult-hero status, 'Rastaman Vibration' brought Bob Marley & the Wailers chart success, becoming the band’s first US Top 10 & UK hit.
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Features9 months ago
Leaders In The Mix: Pioneering Female Music Producers To Know
Though small in number, these pioneering female music producers have made their mark in the industry, from Sylvia Moy to Linda Perry.
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News9 months ago
Skip Marley To Kick Off New ‘Marley Sessions’ Series With Performance Of ‘Three Little Birds’
The weekly all-star session will also feature Julian Marley, Jacob Collier, Sheku Mason and more.
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Features9 months ago
Best Reggae Producers: 10 Pioneers Of Jamaica’s Musical Legacy
Their innovative music put Jamaica on the map as a global force in music… Here are the 10 best reggae producers in history.
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Features9 months ago
Celebrating Bob Marley’s Legacy On 4-20
We went to Hyde Park to find out what Bob Marley means to people celebrating 4-20, the annual celebration of cannabis culture.
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Bob Marley9 months ago
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Catch A Fire
Released in April 1973, 'Catch A Fire' did for reggae what 'Please Please Me,' the first Beatles album, had done for pop and rock exactly a decade earlier.
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Features9 months ago
‘Red, Red Wine’: Neil Diamond’s Early Vintage Of A UB40 Smash
Diamond's original was covered by reggae artist Tony Tribe, whose version inspired UB40's massive chart-topping rendition of 1983.
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Features10 months ago
‘A Girl Like Me’: How Rihanna Set Her Sound In Motion
Rihanna’s second record, ‘A Girl Like Me,’ saw her evolve beyond the dancehall and introduced the world to an emerging pop force.
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News10 months ago
Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve Celebration to Feature Maggie Rogers, Willie Nelson, And More
The event will also feature performances from Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson, and more.
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Features10 months ago
‘Iron Lion Zion’: Behind Bob Marley’s Rasta On The Run
Raw and alluring, ‘Iron Lion Zion’ brought Bob Marley’s message to the world in a fresh guise, with lyrics that were open to interpretation.
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Features10 months ago
‘Get Up, Stand Up’: The Story Behind Bob Marley’s Militant Anthem
A powerful call to action, Bob Marley’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ continues to resonate with those struggling to overcome oppression.
