Entertainment

Check out the real situation: Charting reggae's vast influence 9:20 pm

In early January 2021, MRC (Media Rating Council) and Billboard ranked the most popular music genres in the United States for 2020, based on physical/digital song and album sales, and on-demand audio/video streams. Hip hop/R&B took the top position with 28.2 per cent of the market's...

JCDC remembers Bert Rose 6:50 pm
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has paid tribute to its former production director, renowned dancer and choreographer Bert Rose, who passed away at the University Hospital of the West Indies on April 1.

A dream deferred 6:50 pm
It has been just over a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the current coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Across the globe, sectors and industries have been hit by the effects of this health crisis and the entertainment industry has not been...

A dream deferred

It has been just over a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the current coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Across the globe, sectors and industries have been hit by the effects of this health crisis and the entertainment industry has not been...

Everybody knows!

Nobody Has to Know, the hit song by Kranium, continues to earn accolades. Eight years after it was released, it has been certified silver in the United Kingdom for sales of more than 200,000 copies.

Badda General, ZJ Liquid give commentaries

DANCEHALL artistes Badda General and ZJ Liquid are on a mission to produce social commentary songs during these unprecedented times.The two recently released three tracks titled Barrel, State of the Union, and Curfew .

Kantus shares his 'Heartbreak'

Singer Kantus tackles matters of the heart on his latest single Heartbreak. The song he says was inspired by his own personal experiences.

MM-TREYMUSIC, CRbomb collab on Real Chop Chop

As a teenager Garth Ricketts harboured dreams of being a part of the music industry. He now makes his debut as a music producer with the release of Real Chop Chop by dancehall artiste CRbomb.

Ken Williams and his bond with Marley

The Jamaica Observer's Entertainment Desk presents the 12th in a series titled Bob Marley — The Last 40 Days to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his passing.

Island Drip rhythm hits the airwaves

If you have been paying attention to FM radio in recent months, chances are you may have heard songs from the all-star Island Drip rhythm.

Pluto and the rise of Marley

The Jamaica Observer's Entertainment Desk presents the 11th in a series titled Bob Marley — The Last 40 Days to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his passing.

In the know with Linton Hinds

The reggae flag has flown at half-mast many times in the last five years, with the deaths of pioneers including Prince Buster, Bunny and Scully, Toots Hibbert, Bunny Lee, Bob Andy, U Roy, and Bunny Wailer. It is often said their legacy is more documented abroad than in...

Gouldburn calls on men to stop abusing females

PRODUCER Dave “Bad Bull Boss” Gouldburn is bashing men who physically and verbally abuse women. He believes differences can be solved amicably and civil.

'Striving' to change lives through music

WHEN long time friends Hopeton Bailey, Deal “Blacks” Miller and Oneil Foreman merged forces to start Strive Time Productions over a year ago, little did they know that their entity would become a catalyst to inspire at-risk youths in the Sandy Bay community of...

Festival Song contest on

THE 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition is off and running. The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) which administers the competition is currently issuing the call for entries, encouraging Jamaican artistes and songwriters to participate in the annual...