Tag Archives: Jamaica
Man Free explores the Jamaican mentality
There are few countries in the world, known throughout all hemispheres, with only three million residents. Jamaica is one such country. The global knowledge of this tiny island is mainly due to extraordinary achievements in sports and music, with dominant … Continue reading
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VP Records’ representative killed in Jamaica
Joel Chin, A&R for reggae giant VP Records, was shot dead last night outside his home in Jamaica. He was 35 years old and the cause behind his killing is unknown. Joel Chin literally grew up in the reggae business, since … Continue reading
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The Dead Yard explores Jamaica and beyond
Jamaica is an island that holds many stories and mysteries. Some of them are told by guide books such as Lonely Planet. But if you want to reach beyond Montego Bay you should check out The Dead Yard – A … Continue reading
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Luciano is troubled by the state of the world
Luciano is one of the most successful modern roots singers and has recorded several well-acclaimed albums since the 90’s. On his latest album – United States of Africa – he takes a political approach. Reggaemani has talked to him on … Continue reading
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David Rodigan loses faith in Jamaican music
In recent years, Jamaica has moved from characteristic reggae rhythms and become more influenced by hip-hop, R&B and house. A direction British legendary selector and radio DJ David Rodigan is not fond of. I meet David Rodigan an early autumn … Continue reading
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“Dudus” Coke arrested
Jamaican druglord Christopher “Dudus” Coke has been captured in Jamaica and is now facing extradition to the United States, according to British Telegraph. Reports from Jamaica say that he was on his way to hand himself in when he was … Continue reading
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O’neil Edwards från Voicemail död
I går gick O’neil Edwards – ena halvan av duon Voicemail – bort. Han dog i sviterna av skottskador i bland annat huvud och bröst. Det skriver skivbolaget VP på sin hemsida. O’neil Edwards sköts utanför sitt hem i Kingston … Continue reading
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Jamaica skakas av våldsamma oroligheter
I slutet av förra veckan blossade våldsamma upplopp upp i Jamaicas huvudstad Kingston, eftersom USA vill se gangsterbossen Christopher ”Dudus” Coke utlämnad för bland annat narkotikabrott. Enligt nyhetsbyrån TT har hittills tolv personer dödats i strider mellan gangsterbossens anhängare och … Continue reading
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Jamaicas Abbey Road
Inspelningsstudion är en viktig ingrediens för en framgångsrik artist eller en enskild platta. Teknik, ljudtekniker och ”husband” gör ofta mer än vad många tror för att få ljudet att låta så där perfekt – inte nödvändigtvis rent, snarare personligt och … Continue reading
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