Akashic Record presents Yasus Afari, "Dem Way Deh", Jamaican Dub Poetry in the tradition of Mikey Smith, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Mutabaruka

Posted by TheBlackList News on May 1, 2018 at 10:00pm

Word Sound Power and Dub Poetry

‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ - John 1:1

‘If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.’ - Nikola Tesla

Throughout the ages, poets, philosophers, and mystics have spoken about the mysteries of words, sounds and vibrations. It is widely stated that the word is creative, but what does that mean? The Rastafari tradition asserts that ‘word sound is power,’ meaning t

Akeju, The Nigerian-Ghanaian Afrobeat Sensation, Features Beenie Man "King of the Dancehall" on Kiss and Tell remix

Posted by SendMeYourNews on April 4, 2018 at 9:51am

The Global Rise of Afrobeat:

Nigerian-Ghanaian Afrobeat artist, Akeju, has created a buzz with his new single Kiss and Tell which has been well received within the US and globally. To continue the momentum, Akeju has collaborated with Beenie Man, the Jamaican Grammy award-winning artist, also popularly known as the "King of Dancehall," whose popular songs include Sim simma; Girl de sugar; Rum & Redbull.

The remix was premiered on Sunday, April 1, 2018 on New York's #1 hip hop station Power 10

[Single] @DJMarleyWaters "Wine Pon It"

Posted by Amanda MzOnPoint Goldben on July 10, 2017 at 4:17pm

Artist Marley Waters Announces 2017 as his Transition year unveiling his Debut Single “Wine Pon It” on April 14, 2017.

The Singles composition represents a fusion of Pop,Reggae,R&B & EDM. It's infectious vocals combined with the Marley Waters signature Trap sound creates the sensuality representing the current lifestyle of dance hall. What "Wine Pon it" means to Marley Waters? "Wine Pon it is when bad mon & bad gyal body link up a stroke to the melody. Sexual frequencies translated through the r

ALL-Female Reggae Band, Adahzeh, Releases Their New Single "Island Girl"‏

Posted by SendMeYourNews on June 30, 2016 at 10:30am

ADAHZEH: Chevanse Palmer, Tashana Barnett, Kadian Hamilton

Tara Williamson, and Karissa Palmer.

The entertainment industry on a whole has been noted for its temperamental nature despite Jamaica enjoying a niche in the international market. Many jobs within the sphere of Reggae and Dancehall literally are here today and gone tomorrow. Factual as this ever-looming threat maybe, Adahzeh, dubbed The King Daughtaz is on a mission to carve out a unique niche for their all female g

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cddvd vol 1 Tribute to Dennis Brown release july 1 Order now at the store of dbtribute.org

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Reggae and dancehall A culture clash

Posted by TheBlackList on February 22, 2009 at 10:39am

Edward Seaga: It is felt, generally, that all Jamaican popular music can be described by one brand name - reggae. This assumption has been widely accepted because of the dominant position of reggae music, which has so captured international popularity that it is a phenomenon. But musical styles remain popular for only so many years. Then comes the period when the composing of new tunes ceases and, the music thereafter lives on in memories and reputation. Reggae reached that stage 25 years ago.

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Akashic Record presents Yasus Afari, "Dem Way Deh", Jamaican Dub Poetry in the tradition of Mikey Smith, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Mutabaruka

Akeju, The Nigerian-Ghanaian Afrobeat Sensation, Features Beenie Man "King of the Dancehall" on Kiss and Tell remix

The Global Rise of Afrobeat:

[Single] @DJMarleyWaters "Wine Pon It"

ALL-Female Reggae Band, Adahzeh, Releases Their New Single "Island Girl"‏

cddvd vol 1 Tribute to Dennis Brown release july 1 Order now at the store of dbtribute.org

Reggae and dancehall A culture clash

BOOK EXCERPT: WARRIOR SONG

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