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This Strong (Week) in Reggae History....Nov. 1st - 7th

November 1 All Saints' Day (Hallowmas) 1894: "The Indian Hemp Drugs Commission Report" published. 1952: Ian Lewis [Inner Circle; bass (Fatman Riddim Section)] is born. 1954: The western African nation of Algeria began its rebellion against French rule. (Revolution Day) 1995: UB40 guests on CBS-TV's "… Continue

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Rise Up....The Trailer for de Trod of Burning Spear

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Reggae Award Added To Soul Train Award Show Lineup....

The Soul Train Music Awards has added Reggae as a new category to its line up of awards. Late last week, the nominat… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on October 29, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Sean Paul Clothing Line Hits Stores 2010...

After conquering the world music stage and winning millions of fans, Sean Paul is getting ready to dip his ink in fashion. Reports from the Reggaewire have confirmed that Sean Paul's proposed, SP, clothing line will hit stores early 2010. According to Sean Paul, “SP” will initially involve the artist drawing… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on October 28, 2009 at 2:55pm — No Comments

Maxi Priest Arrested For Assault

British reggae star MAXI PRIEST has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The musician, who enjoyed hits with a cover of Cat Stevens' Wild World and a duet with Shaggy, reportedly attacked a former lover after she caught him in a car with another woman. Priest was taken into custody by… Continue

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This Strong (Week) in Reggae History....Oct 25th-Oct 31st

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Rastafari DocuFilm for 2010...." Holding On To Jah "

Holding On To Jah details the history of Jamaica, Reggae music, and the Rasta movement, bringing into focus the critical roles played by Marcus Garvey, and the 225th Emperor of Ethiopia, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie. Reggae is the sound track that sets the history and struggle of the Rasta people, and of all Jamaicans, to music. Candid interviews with some of Reggae’s greatest singers and musicians (some of whom are no longer with us) tell a collective story of hard ti… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on October 14, 2009 at 9:44pm — 1 Comment

Andrew Tosh ( son of Peter Tosh) Ordered To Do Community Service for Herb...

A son of the reggae legend who promoted the legalization of marijuana has been convicted of possessing the drug. Andrew Tosh, 42, son of the late Peter Tosh, was found guilty late Monday of possessing a small amount of marijuana. The court in St. Catherine parish ordered him to perform 200 hours of commu… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on September 30, 2009 at 4:55pm — No Comments

Best of Morgan Heritage In Stores Oct. 27th

This must-have compilation chronicles the favorites, highlights, and rarities celebrating the talented family’s Journey Thus Far. Since their 1997 VP Records debut Protect Us Jah, Morgan Heritage has shined as one of reggae’s best bands. The accomplishments of the group and individual members are formi… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on September 23, 2009 at 5:43pm — No Comments

Urgent alert to all Reggae Rasses, artists and musicians-trodding inna Babylon today.

I must begin by sending my heartical condolences to the black Georgia woman and her young daughter who were recently brutal… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on September 17, 2009 at 8:17pm — No Comments

Jah Cure Still Has The Medicine...

Sobe Entertainment/Danger Zone artiste Jah Cure controlled the charts this summer with his smash hit Call On Me… Continue

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Gays Escalate Bashing of Buju Banton...They Got So Much Tings To Say!!

A website has been established by flaming gay activists who have decided to bash Buju and destroy his 2009 U.S. Tour. Th… Continue

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Burning Spear Worried About Reggae

Burning Spear is fired up about the direction of reggae. The 61-year-old Jamaican, born Winston Rodney, is… Continue

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Jamaica and Reggae Loses Another Soldier....His Transition Echoes Around De World

Wycliffe Johnson, a keyboardist and producer known as "Steely" who helped to steer Jamaican music for nearly two decades and to modernize the dancehall genre, has died. He was 47. Johnson passed away at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in Patchogue, New York, following a heart attack, longtime f… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on September 9, 2009 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Buju Banton Tour Cramped by Gay & Lesbian Activist...

For the second time in three years, a scheduled San Francisco concert by reggae star Buju Banton has been canceled, under threa… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on September 9, 2009 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Gramps Morgan Racks Up 12000 Copies In 1st Week

Gramps Morgan will join Buju Banton on his Rasta Got Soul, U.S. Tour 2009. The 6 week stint kicks off on September 12th at the Trocardero in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and hits cities and states including: Portland, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Chicago, California, Texas, New Mexico, Flo… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on August 18, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Una Morgan Debut Album Drops Early 2010

As the daughter of reggae veteran Denroy Morgan, chanteuse Una and her siblings were guided, similarly to the Jackson 5 (albeit without the abuse) onto a musical path at a young age. The Morgan clan’s father encouraged his children to explore and develop their talents, and helped Una… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on August 18, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

This Strong (Week) In Reggae - August 17th - August 23rd

August 17 1887: Marcus Garvey is born in St. Ann, Jamaica. 1943: Michael Leopold 'Zappow' Williams is born. 1960: Gabon gains independence from France. (National Day) 1983: Mikey Smith passes away. August 18 ----: Musician/producer Dalton Browne is born. 1965: Wycliffe 'Steely' J… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on August 18, 2009 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Reggae Sumfest Review

‘Play I some music, is this reggae [music]?’ Early Sunday morning,… Continue

Added by Ras Blast on August 5, 2009 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Tarrus Riley Gets Contagious In New York

Tarrus Riley will release his much-anticipated third set CONTAGIOUS on VP Records. To celebrate his album release, Tarrus has a whirlwind of New York City activities planned on August 4th. At 12:30 pm, Tarrus will make a special appearance at J&R Music and Computer World… Continue

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