Beyonce and Jay-Z are showing Jamaica love again. First the music power couple used familiar hook of the Jamaican Rocksteady Classic “I’m Still In Love With You” by Marcia Aitken to promote their OTR Tour 2. Although Marica Aitken’s version is popular, her version isn’t the original, that credit goes to Alton Ellis. The song has been sampled in more recent times by Dancehall … [Read more...] about Jay-Z and Beyonce On The Run II Tour Reggae Inspired Trailer
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My Favorite Grammy Moments
The Grammy Awards was a night filled with great collaborations! I really enjoyed the mix of genres, it recreated the way you heard the songs to make you fall in love with them all over again. The best part was that performers and winners had an admiration and respect for each other, and that's what the Grammy's are about. Here are my top 5 favorite Grammy performances. 1.) … [Read more...] about My Favorite Grammy Moments
Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Kanye West & Maroon 5 for Victoria Secret Fashion Show
The annual Victoria Secret Angels Fashion show airs on CBS on November 29 and will feature performances by Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Maroon 5. Model Tyson Beckford was also in the audience. … [Read more...] about Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Kanye West & Maroon 5 for Victoria Secret Fashion Show
New Music: Lenny Kravitz feat. Jay-Z – “Boongie Drop”
Lenny Kravitz is gearing up for a new album Black and White in America. He enlisted the help of rapper Jay-Z on a song call "Boongie Drop". The title is a little crazy, but the song has a nice infusion of Dancehall and Hip-Hop. Lenny Kravitz feat. Jay-Z DJ Military - Boongie... by funked00 … [Read more...] about New Music: Lenny Kravitz feat. Jay-Z – “Boongie Drop”
New Video: Kanye West & Jay-Z feat. Otis Redding”Otis”
Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch The Throne album debuted last week. I still haven't heard the whole album, but I'm definitely rocking out to "Otis". The new video features a chopped up Maybach which is being auctioned off. Proceeds will be donated towards The East African Drought Disaster. Watching this video made me question, who in Caribbean music do you think could do a "Watch … [Read more...] about New Video: Kanye West & Jay-Z feat. Otis Redding”Otis”