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May 2005
- Sizzla wins his appeal
Remember: after using insults on stage at a festival in Saint Thomas in December 2004, Sizzla was sentenced to community service, a penalty converted into 14…
- Kiddus I and Chinna on France 2
The literary programme "Campus" usually welcomes musical guests. This Thursday 26 May (at 11:10pm), Kiddus I accompanied by Earl "Chinna" Smith will be…
- New Bluemoon-music online shop
The famous Parisian record shop announces the launch of its new online shop sometime next week. Completely overhauled, this new version of their site will…
- The I Threes at Ja'Sound
One artist was still to be announced on the fine Ja'Sound bill: we now know it is the I Threes, Bob Marley & The Wailers' former backing vocalists. Marcia…
- Midnite, new line-up
On the eve of their first trip to Europe for the Ja'Sound, Midnite, a leading light of St Croix reggae, are going through some upheaval. Of the five original…
- Fantan Mojah in court
The singer Fantan Mojah, accused of using profanity on stage at the Western Consciousness 2005 festival, held on 24 April in Westmoreland, pleaded guilty and…
- New in the Charts
As every week, the singles sales Charts have been updated. They are joined by the charts broadcast by BBC Extra, the reference charts in England, compiled in…
- Lexxus: call him Prince
Lexxus likes change. After Mr. Lex, the deejay is taking a new name and now goes by Prince. The artist explained to the Jamaica Star that everybody wants to…
- Chuck Fender fired from Fifth Element
For nearly a week, a rumour has been going round that Chuck Fender has been pushed out of the Fifth Element. The main reason cited by the singer is said to be…
April 2005
- New Anthony B on Greensleeves
Titled "Black Star", it should come out at the end of June on Greensleeves. Alongside him is Frenchie (of the Maximum Sound label), with whom the deejay had…
- New Jahwise album
After releasing "Paris-Congo" in 2002 alongside the collective Section Urbaine, the Franco-Congolese artist Jahwise is back with his 4th album, "Désamorcer"…
- Capleton, Richie Spice, Turbulence, Lyricson...
This should give the Garance Reggae Festival a little competition. On 26 June at the Zénith in Paris, a particularly attractive line-up is set to take place…
- Ken Boothe, ''Live in Paris''
The first live album in Ken Boothe's long discography, this "Live in Paris" was recorded during the singer's visit to Paris in 2004. A particularly successful…
- New Daddy Yod website
The veteran of the French scene Daddy Yod has a new website, to tide fans over until a project still in the pipeline goes online. It features his discography…
- Elephant Man on DVD
Used to hysterical crowds, Elephant Man is nonetheless found in the intimacy of a small venue on this DVD, which comes with a CD. Recorded in Ocho Rios, this…
- Charts 7 inchs updated !
As every week, find the charts of the best-selling 7 inch vinyl in Jamaica updated on Reggaefrance. For the past few weeks, Snow Cone's Applause Riddim has…
- Party time on the web
You can now find the Party time crew's website online at www.partytime.fr. Fairly comprehensive, it features show archives, video clips and news, along with a…
- UK Clash: Mighty Crown crowned
The UK Cup Clash 2005, held in London on 16 April, lived up to expectations, with a few surprises along the way. Bass Odyssey, the big favourite, was…
- New Luciano album: Upright
The pace of Luciano's releases shows no sign of slowing, and is even tending to increase. The Messenjah has put out five albums in less than a year. The…
- Ja'Sound #2: some clarifications
I Wayne is no longer on the bill for the second edition of the Ja'Sound Festival, on the grounds that "the artist did not feel ready." He is currently…
- Junior Delgado has left us
Junior Delgado died during the night of 10 to 11 April. The sad news first appeared on the Blood & Fire forum. Nicknamed Jux, Junior Delgado started…
- Garance, new formula
For its 15th anniversary, the Garance Reggae Festival has moved to the Porte de Versailles and reworked its concept: sound systems are introduced, and there…
- Kelly / Shiloh: date changes
The Tribute to Bob Marley tour featuring Junior Kelly and Ras Shiloh has had some of its dates changed. Five more stops have been added to this marathon tour…
- Max Romeo live and on screen
Better late than never... For the first time, a DVD, "Live Inna Babylon", lets us watch Max Romeo on stage, backed by the Charmax Band, named after his label…
- Bogle: Beenie Man hits back
While Jamaica had been wondering for several weeks about Beenie Man's involvement in the murder of the dancer Gerald "Bogle" Levy, the singer has decided to…
- The Reggae Encyclopedia
Written by Yannick Maréchal (creator of fanzines and of the Reggay Time label), the Encyclopédie du Reggae sets out to be the equivalent of the Dictionnaire…
- Les Zicalizes, 9th edition
The 9th edition of Les Zicalizes will run from 7 to 21 May 2005, with a line-up strongly focused on roots. The programme for this edition: - 7 May: Alpha &…
- New Morgan Heritage album
After "Three In One", released in 2003, Morgan Heritage are back in the spotlight with the forthcoming release (over the summer, so they say at VP) of their…
March 2005
- Ja'Sound #2: the line-up
For its second edition, the Ja'Sound festival stays true to the roots spirit of its beginnings but opens up to a wider audience. While the Twinkle Brothers…
- Buju Banton cleared to enter the USA
Gargamel Music, his label, even went as far as issuing an official statement. And no wonder, as the news is significant: Buju Banton can travel to the USA…
- Mafia & Fluxy inna Zion
Zion is the name of Mafia & Fluxy's latest riddim, and the first release on the Irie Ites Records label. The tracklisting is tempting, even if not all of it…
- World Clash: news from the front
Over the Easter weekend, the Jamaican world clash, better known as Death Before Dishonor, took place in Montego Bay. The first major event of the 2005 season…
- Marcia Griffiths, queen of reggae
The European tour of the Queens of Reggae makes a detour through France and will finally stop in Paris on Tuesday 19 April. Marcia Griffiths, Lady G and Brick…
- Paris dub club #4
For all heavy-bass fiends, on 22 April you can catch the 4th edition of this unmissable new monthly night. You will discover the Dutch crew King Shiloh, who…
- DVD Daddy Mory & The Mask
Daddy Mory returns with a DVD titled "Burning Zone" (High Level). With The Mask and Mad Killa at his side, the video traces nights in clubs, in concert or at…
- Lord Kossity, new album
After "Koss City" in 2002, Lord Kossity is releasing a new album, "Booming System", on 23 May 2005. From reggae-dancehall to hip hop by way of rock, the…
- Junior Kelly / Ras Shiloh tour
No fewer than 13 dates are planned for the "Tribute to Bob Marley" tour. Behind that name lies a fine bill uniting Junior Kelly and Ras Shiloh, two new-roots…
- Justin Hinds has passed away
Justin Hinds died on Wednesday 16 March of cancer. He had returned to Jamaica to rest after chemotherapy in France. A figure of ska and rocksteady with hits…
- 7-inch charts updated!
As every week, find the best-selling 7-inch vinyl charts for Jamaica, updated on Reggaefrance. After many weeks, the Military riddim is still at the top of…
- When reggae was king
The Bible of reggae is finally out in French. Éditions Allia are reissuing "Bass Culture – quand le reggae était roi", written by Lloyd Bradley and until now…
- Fanton Mojah at the top
With his hit Hungry at the top of the reggae charts, Fanton Mojah has become the new darling of Jamaica, which is won over by his positive lyrics, a world…
- New DVD from Beenie Man
Beenie Man, who seems very much at home at Virgin Records, is releasing a double DVD this month titled "King of the dancehall". Tracing his life as an artist…
- The Garance Reggae Festival is moving
A few months before the traditional event, the absence of posters in Paris and its suburbs had set some tongues wagging. Others saw the outright disappearance…
- The truce did some good
It seems the arrangement between the labels and the gay rights groups has borne fruit. Visas are being handed out like hot cakes and more-than-tempting bills…
February 2005
- Toots wins the Grammy
Toots Hibbert won the reggae Grammy at this 47th Grammy Awards ceremony. His album "True Love" beat those of: - Jimmy Cliff "Black Magic" - Sly & Robbie "The…
- Anthony B back in France
Known for his energetic performances in France, Anthony B returns to us after a few cancellations in the Hexagon. A tour of some fifteen dates that should…
- Israel Vibration tour
Israel Vibration (or what's left of them) are still in great form and prove it to us every year by playing many French stages. Skelly and Wiss don't let us…
- New album from Jah Cure
Jah Cure's new album "Freedom Blues" is announced for 28 March 2005 on VP. A first listen reveals that it is more a compilation of old singles than a…
- K2R Riddim: live album, DVD and tour
Big news for the French band, who are jointly releasing a live album, "Foule Contact", and a DVD, "Les Routes de l'indépendance", on 14 March on their label…
- Bost & Bim: "Dis Ya Time" Riddim
A new release from the pairing of Bost & Bim and Special Delivery, the "Dis Ya Time" riddim is announced for March. The riddim is a cover of the Itals' Inna…
- Roots Sounds from Jamaica Tour 2005
Our German neighbours prove once again that they are a length ahead when it comes to serving us dream line-ups. The label Wizzdom Records is presenting what…
- Virgin Islands and St Croix on the web
The US Virgin Islands, and St Croix in particular, have just found their most substantial relay on the web: www.vireggae.com (as in Virgin Islands Reggae), an…
- Radio shows: the clean-up
A little late, our project to update the directory of radio shows has finally been launched. Given the amount of erroneous information in the site's directory…
- Reggae Valentines showcase
For roots diehards, next weekend brings a choice event in London. On Sunday 13 February the Reggae Valentines Show takes place at the famous Brixton Academy…
- Natty King's first album
After I Wayne, whose album is expected in the first half of 2005, it is the turn of another young talent, Natty King, to release his album. Scheduled for some…
- Rita Marley releases a new album
Besides having been the wife of the greatest reggae artist of all time, Rita Marley is also an accomplished artist, as her discography shows, which now counts…
- Bogle: the investigation moves forward
Police are said to have identified Bogle's assassin and are now trying to arrest him. The suspect, on the run, was out on bail and is reportedly already…
- George Nooks releases a gospel album
George Nooks announces the release of his new gospel album "Give thanks" for 29 March 2005, alongside producer Norman "Bull Puss" Bryan. The first single from…
- Determine on the web
The artist Bobo Determine finally has his own website, at the following address: www.determinemusic.com. A good way for everyone to keep up with the news and…
- Reggaefrance lands on Média Tropical!
From Monday 7 February, discover our new radio show FRESH FROM YARD on MEDIA TROPICAL, in collaboration with the Parisian record shop Blue Moon. Every week…
- Prison for Sizzla
Sizzla was sentenced yesterday to 2 weeks in prison for a verbal slip on stage, said to have taken place on 26 December during his appearance at the…
- Gentleman: Journey to Jah tour
Gentleman's tour, originally planned for November 2004 and postponed because of the German deejay's health, will start on 22 April at the Printemps de…
January 2005
- Win a backstage pass for JA'sound
The Ja'sound festival team is running a competition to design the poster for the 2005 edition of the festival; entrants have until 20 February to send in…
- Reggae in Breizh
A fine bill will take place in Brittany next month. It brings together Tiken Jah Fakoly, back last year with his best album, and Lyricson, still on the road…
- Bogle: Beenie Man promises $1M
All that's missing are the "Wanted: Dead or Alive" posters. After the death of the dancer "Bogle" yesterday, Jamaica is boiling over. The Jamaican Gleaner…
- Death of the dancer "Bogle"
He left his mark on dancehall by inventing new dances: from the Bogle in the early 90s to the recent Sesame Street dance step with Elephant Man. Gerald Levy…
- Paris dub club #3 on 11 February
After the great success of the first two editions, it was to be expected that the D.I.K musique team would do it again, and so it comes as no surprise that we…
- Télésud launches "What a gwan"!
Télésud, a French-language Afro-European and pan-African television channel, launched a new 26-minute programme last month called "What a gwan". On the first…
- New label: Supersonic
We announced a few days ago the release of the new Improvisators Dub album: "Wicked". A double album that doubles as a birth certificate, since it inaugurates…
- Macka Diamond signs with Greensleeves
Macka Diamond, who has been at the top of the charts for several weeks now, has just signed a contract with the label Greensleeves. Her first album there is…
