In his latest video directed by Kimala Bennett, Reggae singer Nicky B remakes New Edition's "If It Isn't Love" featuring Sean Paul and produced by Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor. Nicky B's version is slightly more upbeat and light-hearted than the original and only really takes snippets of the original. Has a nice vibe to it. … [Read more...] about New Video: Nicky B feat. Sean Paul – If it isn’t Love
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Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
New York radio station Power 105 is back with Power Live featuring Miguel and Olivia at BB Kings Finally! A great line up with a variety of Caribbean women doing their thing. DJ Norie of Power 105.1 presents Melanie Fiona, Alaine, Spice, Tifa and Lumidee will be at BB Kings in New York City July 17. (Newly added to the line up Patra) Nikki Z presents Lakefest … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
Rihanna’s Three Year Deal With Barbados Tourism Authority
Rihanna may be to Barbados, what Bob Marley is to Jamaica, from a tourism perspective. The pop star recently inked a three year deal with he Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) to exclusively promote her hometown island of Barbados as a tourist destination. Rihanna is an international super star, so this deal makes sense. I only wonder what took them so long! "In the … [Read more...] about Rihanna’s Three Year Deal With Barbados Tourism Authority
Vybz Kartel for Rolling Stones and Fader Magazine
The controversial DJ continues amidst a somewhat rocky empire. Vybz Kartel was recently interview for Rolling Stones by Baz Dreisinger where he talks about his new book, his opinion on Jamaica's social society, bleaching and becoming the next Flavor Flav having a reality TV show similar to Flavor of Love. Here's an excerpt from his interview: I live in [the wealthy Kingston … [Read more...] about Vybz Kartel for Rolling Stones and Fader Magazine
Caribbean Tales Film Festival
Caribbean Week in New York City closed with a mini film festival presented by Caribbean Tales. Film shorts and panel discussions complete with a full-length showings of Fire in Babylon and Calypso Dreams. Adding to the movie viewingswas a Rum and Fishcake Gala with rum and wine tasting accompanied with appetizers in which people ate and networked and talked about the film … [Read more...] about Caribbean Tales Film Festival