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March 2006
- Mortimer Planno has passed away
Mortimer Planno has passed away on Sunday March 5th at the University Hospital of the West Indies. His state was critical since a heart attack in 2001. Key…
Lutan Fyah brand new albumAccording to Lutan Fyah's website, the artist's third album is due in April on the Greensleeves label. Titled "Phantom war", this new opus seems to contain…
Four sounds at war in ParisOn Saturday 6 May 2006, at the legendary Espace des Peupliers in Paris, the Beat Up Sound Clash will take place, bringing together some of the most important…
February 2006
Frisco Kid wrongly accusedIn poor Jamaica, artists can be the target of pressure and covetousness. The deejay Frisco Kid has just escaped legal proceedings after a complaint of sexual…
- Gentleman on tour
After last year's Confidence Tour, Gentleman returns to France for a long tour ironically titled "More Confidence". With, of course, the Far East Band. 13/04…
Two websites for Junior KellyAfter a few mishaps that led to the closure of his old site, Junior Kelly is once again at the heart of a controversy over his web presence. While the label…
- Ky-mani Marley on the small screen
The film "One Love", directed in 2004 by Rick Elgood and Don Letts, is getting a DVD release in France. Released in cinemas in Britain and the Benelux in 2005…
New album from Papa SanThe fast style pioneer Papa San is back with a new album on Gospo Centric Records, according to the label's website. After the very gospel "God & I" in 2003…
Double Grammy for Damian MarleyDamian "Junior Gong" Marley became, on Thursday 9 February 2006, the first Jamaican artist to win two Grammys at the same ceremony. Bob Marley's youngest son…
- Explosive cocktail for Caporal
The young French DJ Caporal, who must now be called Caporal Nigga, is releasing a new net-tape, 'Cocktail explosif', available as a free download. While…
Special "Finest" DeliveryAfter two acclaimed albums (Lyricson & Queen Omega) and the release of three quality riddims (Clean Vibes, Storm Alarm & Dis ya time), it was only a matter of…
Maximum Ragga vol. 3Frenchie, a French producer based in London, is back in the racks with the third volume of the Maximum Ragga compilation. Mixed by Rudie "Twin Spin", a…
- Tuff Gong becomes historic
It had been talked about for some time, and now it is done: the house Bob Marley lived in at 56 Hope Road, former home of the Tuff Gong International studios…
Tanto Metro & Devonte got news for youDJ Tanto Metro and singer Devonte's fourth album 'Musically inclined' is to be released in March by VP. Among the 17 tracks, several Big Yard productions have…
January 2006
What time is it doctor ?Beenie Man, who is reportedly in dispute with his record company, Virgin, suffered a mishap during an appearance at the grand opening party of the London shop…
Buju Banton acquittedAccused of taking part in the assault of six homosexuals on 24 June 2004 in Kingston, Buju Banton was acquitted on 20 January. Singled out in particular by…
- Brent Dowe passed away
Brent Dowe, lead vocal of the jamaican trio The Melodians, died of a heart attack yesterday, tells the Jamaican Gleaner. Alongside Tony Brevette and Trevor…
Vybz Kartel on Jamaican timeAfter the hit of his first album "Up 2 di Time", Vybz Kartel returns with a second opus, "JMT" (Jamaican Mean Time). Eagerly awaited, it features tracks…
- Soundquake defeat One Love
The First International Geneva Cup Clash, held this weekend, crowned the Germans of Soundquake. Facing the Italians of One Love and the Swedes of Topaz, the…
- Reggae Sunsplash is back
The legendary reggae Sunsplash festival will be back in Jamaica this summer and would be held from June 1st to 6th 2006. It is said that the historical…
- Beenie Man and Virgin: close to the end ?
It is open warfare between Virgin and Beenie Man who is still under a five album deal with the compagny. Based on inside sources, the Jamaican website…
Queen Omega back in EuropeQueen Omega will be back in Europe in March 2006, backed 21st Century band or Special Delivery sound. Four shows have already been set up: 16/03 - Lisboa…
- Bad Boy Elephant
According to a recent interview with Robbo Ranks for his BBC 1Xtra show, Elephant Man has been signed on Bad Boy label for the release of his next album, 'Ova…
Irie FM against vulgarityA few weeks after the Jah Cure episode (banned from the airwaves for a time because of multiple pressures, see news of 9/11/2005 and of 31/12/2005), the…
- Sizzla finally pon the web
While many an artist took the oppotunity to relocate on the internet, Sizzla remained one notable exception. It is over now as a brand new website dedicated…
- Reggaefrance Dancehall Session #1
Le Batofar kicks off 2006 with the REGGAEFRANCE DANCEHALL SESSIONS. For the first edition of this new rendezvous in the capital, on 9 February 2006, catch…
- Rodigan vs Downbeat
A major sound clash would be held in New York on april the 15th 2006. David Rodigan and Tony Screw Downbeat, two veterans of the sound clash business will…
December 2005
- Jah Cure & Irie FM, the sequel
We told you a few weeks ago about the artist Jah Cure, who had been "banned" from the airwaves of Irie FM (the biggest Jamaican radio station) because it had…
- Rebel Salute 2006
Just a few days after Sting, Rebel Salute, a festival organised since 1994 for Tony Rebel's birthday and regarded ever since as one of the biggest roots…
Dub Meetings #3 and more...Dub Meetings, the capital's dub rendezvous, returns on 21 January for its third edition, again at the Cabaret Sauvage. After Abashanti and Jah Tubby's, it is…
- King Riddim: the end, live
After several years of activity marked by the albums "La Jungle" in 2001 and "Positif ?!" in 2004, the members of King Riddim have decided to bring the band…
Big dancehall mix #51 by K-zaSelecta K-za, who holds court every week on the airwaves of Generations FM, is back in the racks with the 51st volume of his Big Danchall Mix mixtape. As with…
Groundation: "Dub Wars"After the LP "Dragon War", which offered the dub versions of the album "Hebron Gate", the Californians of Groundation are repeating the experiment on a full…
- Arawak, 2005 French champions
The Guadeloupe sound Arawak was crowned 2005 French Sound System Champion at the end of a night held in Paris, at La Loco, on Sunday 18 December. Arawak, who…
- Christmas in Jamaica
Lucky souls who plan to spend the festive season in Jamaica will have the chance to catch some particularly impressive shows. Besides Sting, with its endless…
- Josie Mel in France
Josie Mel, heard recently in a duet with Lutan Fyah on Rasta Still Deh 'Bout (watch the video), will be in France in early 2006. For now only two dates have…
- Dub Side of the Moon… live!
The Easy Star All Stars, musicians from the American label behind the superb reggae reworking of the Pink Floyd classic "Dark Side of the Moon" (see review)…
- Damian "Junior Gong" Marley on tour
After the success Damian Marley has enjoyed across the Channel with the release of his album "Welcome to Jamrock", nominated twice at the Grammy Awards, there…
Sting 2005 line-up finally revealedThe Supreme Promotions team, organiser of Reggae Sting, considered one of the biggest reggae/dancehall events in the world with 20 editions already under its…
VIP 2, ten years on10 years after the release of the first volume in 1995, the VIP compilation is back. "VIP 2" presents itself as a tribute to the founder of the Atomic Dogz…
Papa Tank's new albumPapa Tank returns with a second album, "En attendant", on the hip hop label Nouvelle Donne (Disiz La Peste, Factor X…). Besides the featuring with Elephant…
- Ja'sound festival, 2006 vintage
After the great success of Ja'sound #2, which welcomed nearly 21,000 visitors last summer, the Festimusic team has decided to do it all again and is already…
20 European artists on the Rodeo riddimAfter the success of Seeed's Rodeo riddim produced by Germaica, the label from across the Rhine extends the experiment, this time with an album of European…
Dis ya time one riddim albumThe French label Special Delivery Music returns with the release of the one riddim album "DIS YA TIME" on CD. In addition to the 10 tracks already released on…
November 2005
Telethon night in French GuianaThe association ART Communication is organising a concert whose proceeds will go to the Telethon taking place on 2 and 3 December. Reggae Party, the name of…
Bushman on tour in early 2006After his tour with Warrior King last year, Bushman is back in France. This time he will be accompanied by Ilu & Elsa Green, and Ritchie, whom he will present…
New label: Soul VybzNews from French production, and not the least: the sound systems Soul Stereo and Vibes so nice have teamed up to launch their own label, Soul Vybz. The Same…
Minanoh at New MorningMinanoh, who has just released a maxi "Douce Agression", will play New Morning on 27 November in Paris. He will be backed by Ital Groove with Myriam Betty on…
Stone Love celebrates its 33rd anniversaryThe Stone Love sound system will celebrate its anniversary in Jamaica on 10 December. For the occasion, they are putting on a concert that already promises to…
Kardinal Offishal back in the racksThe Canadian rapper and DJ, who has already made a name for himself with numerous collaborations (Bounty Killer, Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Akon, Ludacris, to…
Damian Marley, Welcome to FIFAThe success of Damian Marley's Welcome To Jamrock shows no sign of fading. After climbing into the Billboard Top 20 Hot R&B Hip Hop Singles, the track is set…
- Chuck Fender will not be in France
Announced for several weeks (including on Reggaefrance until this morning), the concert planned for 12 November at the Palais des Congrès in Montreuil with…
- Lee Scratch Perry, back in Jamaica
Exiled in Switzerland for years, Lee Scratch Perry is preparing to return to Jamaica to record his next album. It is Mediacom, which had already teamed up…
Anthony Cruz leaves Fifth ElementThe creation of his label Shan Shan Music, which we announced last week and on which his next album "Mama Blessing" will come out, cast doubt on the future of…
World Clash 2005 CD availableWorld Clash 2005, held on 8 October in Brooklyn, New York, is finally available on CD. Relive the whole of this clash, which saw the historic victory of…
- Jah Cure banned from Irie FM
The Jamaican radio station Irie FM has decided to remove all Jah Cure tracks from its programming, the daily Jamaica Star reports. Behind the decision are…
New Bob Marley track, SlogansA new compilation devoted to Bob Marley is coming out this month. "Africa Unite: The Singles Collection" will span two CDs. All the tracks from "Legend" are…
- Brick & Lace sign with Geffen Records
The two singjays of the female duo Brick & Lace announce the signing of a five-album deal with Geffen Records, an Universal subsidiary. Blending dancehall…
Matisyahu, Judaism and reggaeIncreasingly prominent on the New York scene and in the North American media, Matisyahu has reached a new stage following his recent signing with Sony. This…
- Projects for Anthony Cruz
Anthony Cruz has decided to take his career in another direction and will launch his own label, Shan Shan Music, next month. The arrival of the The formula…
October 2005
- Elephant Man at P. Diddy's
Rumour has it, and has done for a while, that Elephant Man is moving closer and closer to Puff Daddy's Bad Boy label. Contrary to what some media recently…
Mr. Vegas is backA new Mr. Vegas album is announced for this autumn. We already know that this opus will be titled "Constant Spring" and that a video has been shot to support…
- Josie Mel back in Europe
To promote his new album "Rasta Still Deh Bout", due in December on the German label Minor 7 Flat 5, Josie Mel plans to return to tour Europe in early 2006…
- Vybz Kartel's second album
Originally planned for October, the second opus from the prodigy Vybz Kartel looks set to be pushed back somewhat. Whatever the case, the DJ recently…
- One Drop Anthems
With the success of young artists determined to return to a more spiritual reggae after the dancehall decade, Greensleeves is opportunely devoting a…
Fantan Mojah at GreensleevesRevealed in 2004 with his hit Hungry, on the Invasion Riddim, Fantan Mojah is about to release his first album. Signed very recently to the British label…
Gyptian, the new sensationThere is no need to introduce Perfect, I Wayne, Natty King, Fantan Mojah, Bascom X or Ghandi, the torchbearers of the new Jamaican conscious scene, but it is…
- Spotlight on Aidonia
While it is true that the current trend in Jamaica is towards a reggae revival, the dancehall scene is not left behind and has its share of promising young…
- Plenty of people on the net
After Jah Cure and the recent facelift of his website (see news of 13/10), a new batch of official artist websites has just appeared. Earl Chinna Smith has…
Kiprich's first albumKiprich's first album has finally been announced on VP and should land in the racks in mid-November. "Outta Road" naturally compiles the deejay's biggest hits…