I was driving in my car yesterday when I heard this song on the radio. Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson, Hold My Hand. It's off of his latest album Imperial Blaze. I'm not really crazy about the song. They make a great duo, but it seems like something is missing. What do you think? … [Read more...] about Sean Paul Ft. Keri Hilson – Hold My Hand
Dancehall
Dancehall Divided
Recently took a browse over at Boomshots and saw a clip WorldFocus did on Dancehall music on Jamaica: Shabba Ranks was recently in the U.K. talking with Gammo Speng about Dancehall's current state. Shabba Ranks is well respected for hits like Mr. Loverman, Wicked inna Bed and Ting-a-Ling. He is also the first Dancehall artist to win a Grammy, so he know what he's … [Read more...] about Dancehall Divided
Buju opens Dialogue with Gay Community
Buju Banton sat down with a few members of the San Franciso Gay community. While much wasn't said about the details of their dialogue (wouldn't you want to be a fly on that wall!) I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the two parties seeing eye to eye Four members of San Francisco's gay community met this afternoon for 40-minutes with Jamaican singer Buju … [Read more...] about Buju opens Dialogue with Gay Community
Cherine Anderson on The Ellen Degeneres Show
Dancehall Soul-stress Cherine Anderson alerted fans via twitter this week of her performance on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Check her out as she performs "Say Hey (I Love You)" along with Michael Franti (whom she's been touring with over the last few months). … [Read more...] about Cherine Anderson on The Ellen Degeneres Show
Web Wednesday
Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor (son of Freddie McGregor) is one of Jamaica's top Dancehall producers for stars like Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel and Mavado. I'm not sure how new his site is, but I love the design. Vivid, clean lines and easy to navigate and you can catch up with the young producer on all his social networks, check him out live in the studio and check back for new … [Read more...] about Web Wednesday