Reggae
R.I.P. Bunny Wailer, Founding Member of The Wailers Dead at 73
Bunny Wailer, a founding member of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, has died at the age of 73. According to the Jamaica Observer, Wailer died Tuesday, March 2nd in Kingston, Jamaica. No cause of death was given, but Wailer had been in and out of the hospital since suffering a stroke last year. Wailer was born Neville Livingston on April 10th, 1947. As a child living in Jamaica’s St. Ann Parish, he befriended Bob Marley. The boys grew even closer when, following the death of Marley’s father in 1955, Marley’s mother moved in with Livingston’s father. In 1963, Livingston and Marley, along with their friend Peter Tosh, moved to Kingston and formed a reggae group called The Wailing Wailers (later shortened to The Wailers). The trio saw almost immediate success, topping the...
Wyclef Jean on Covering Bob Marley and a Third Fugees Album
Kyle Meredith With… Wyclef Jean Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Wyclef Jean hangs out with Kyle Meredith to dive into his new podcast series, Run That Back, and his Bob Marley cover for Amazon Music. The Fugees member also celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Score, speculates on what a third LP from the group would have sounded like. Jean then regales us with stories of disguising Van Halen songs in his church and starting as a jazz musician while wanting to be a composer. Later on, he gives updates on his recent 2020 singles, his Netflix movie Prince of Port au Prince, scoring Showtime’s The Chi, the Sodo Mood Lab, and what’s next for Haiti. In related news, Rootsland is curre...
Rootsland Podcast to Explore the True Story of Reggae
Subscrube: Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS In celebration of Bob Marley’s 76th birthday as well as Black History Month, Consequence of Sound is proud to present Rootsland, a new podcast series that explores the story of two friends who take a musical and spiritual journey from the suburbs of Long Island to the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Beginning Monday, February 15th, host Henry “K” Kayro will share stories that take listeners across myriad landscapes that span styles, genres, and exotic locales. At the center of these adventures is Henry, a disillusioned justice major at American University, and Brian, an aspiring singer, two souls navigating the world of reggae music from label to location. “Our mission was to create a podcast where the only thing more captivating than the m...
Flavour – Sawa Sawa ft. Bennie Man
Off the just released 16-tracks “Flavour Of Africa Album” by afro-highlife king, Flavour comes this impressive single titled “Sawa Sawa” featuring Benie Man. Listen, Download & Enjoy Below!!! DOWNLOAD MP3: Flavour – Sawa Sawa ft. Bennie Man Stream “Sawa Sawa” by Flavour Below!!! [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
R.I.P. Toots Hibbert, Reggae Pioneer and Frontman of Toots & The Maytals Dies at 77
Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert, founder of the pioneering reggae group Toots & the Maytals, has died at the age of 77. Hibbert had been hospitalized in his native Kingston, Jamaica after contracting COVID-19. He passed away Friday, September 11th, surrounded by family, according to a statement. By incorporating elements of Jamaican ska and rocksteady alongside traditional gospel, soul, R&B, and rock & roll, Hibbert is widely credit as being one of the originators of the reggae genre. In fact, Toots & the Maytals’ 1968 single “Do the Reggay” was the first song to use the word “reggae” and would ultimately give the genre its name. In the early 1960s, Hibbert formed The Maytals alongside fellow vocalists Henry “Raleigh” Gordon and Nathaniel “Jerry” Mathias and i...
Toots and the Maytals Singer Toots Hibbert Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit
Toots Hibbert, leader of Toots and the Maytals, is in the intensive care unit at a Jamaican hospital. Hibbert’s family confirmed his hospitalization in a statement, noting that he is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Fortunately, they say Hibbert “is making positive progress” and “is showing signs of improvement by the hour.” While reports of Mr. Hibbert being in an intensive care unit at a private facility in the Corporate Area are true, the family would like to assure those concerned that he is making positive progress and is receiving the best possible treatment, while he awaits the results on his COVID-19 test. He is resting and in good spirits, and is showing signs of improvement by the hour. His family has asked everyone to hold him in their prayers, and would like to thank th...
ALBUM: Patoranking – Three
Nigerian Dance Hall artist, Patoranking has released his third studio project titled “Three” album. This time, Patoranking’s new project, “Three” album houses 12-tracks and features the likes of Flavour, Sauti Sol, Tiwa Savage and King Promise. With production assistance from Telz, Mr Kamera, Hysaint and others. TRACKLIST: https://naijatunez.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Patoranking-–-Mon-Bébé-ft.-Flavour.mp3 DOWNLOAD MP3: Patoranking – Mon Bébé (feat. Flavour) DOWNLOAD MP3: Patoranking – Yo Body https://naijatunez.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Patoranking-–-Whine-It-ft.-Sauti-Sol.mp3 DOWNLOAD MP3: Patoranking – Whine It (feat. Sauti Sol) DOWNLOAD MP3: Patoranking – Nobody DOWNLOAD MP3: Patoranking – Black Girl Magic https://naijatunez.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Patoranking...
Popcaan Drops FIXTAPE Featuring Drake: Stream
Popcaan is marking Jamaican Independence Day with a brand new project called FIXTAPE. The 19-track effort features collaborations with Drake, PartyNextDoor, French Montana, Preme, Masicka, Stylo G, Dane Ray, Frahcess One, Tommy Lee, and Jada Kingdom. Stream it in full below via Apple Music or Spotify. Drake in particular pops… Please click the link below to read the full article. Popcaan Drops FIXTAPE Featuring Drake: Stream Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Sam Smith Shares New Single “My Oasis” Featuring Burna Boy: Stream
Sam Smith has released the latest single from their upcoming third album. It’s called “My Oasis” and features guest contributions from Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Glimmering, euphoric synths pave the way for the emotive pop number and Smith’s unparalleled vocals. Burna Boy, meanwhile, provides the kind of reggae sway found throughout his acclaimed 2019 album African Giant. Check it out below. “My Oasis” will appear on Smith’s next album, though its release date is still unknown. The record, originally titled To Die For, was supposed to hit shelves back in May, but the London native decided to scrap all of those plans due to the global pandemic. Editors’ Picks “The title of my album and imminent release doesn’t feel right,” the Grammy winner said in a statement at the time. “...
Jimmy Buffett Says Fans Still Tailgating for Quarantine Shows
Kyle Meredith With… Jimmy Buffett Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Jimmy Buffett sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Life On the Flip Side, an album that found the legendary performer at No. 2 on the album charts behind Lady Gaga. Buffett discusses balancing heavy subjects with humor in his songs, the influence of Bob Marley, how the melting pot of the Gulf area plays such a big role in his work, and the importance of music as a part of social change. The Margaritaville author also speaks about writing about royalty checks in a new track, playing live stream shows for front line workers and how fans are still tailgating for the quarantine performances. Kyle Meredith With… is an intervi...
Toots and the Maytals Send Out a “Warning Warning” on New Single: Stream
Reggae legends Toots and the Maytals will return next month with their first proper album in over a decade, Got to Be Tough. After offering fans a peek at the record with the title track, the group is now sharing a new single titled “Warning Warning”. Much like “Got to Be Tough”, this new song continues to showcase leader and founder Frederick “Toots” Hibbert’s enduring commitment to social justice issues. On “Warning Warning”, Toots specifically calls on us to not only recognize the corrupt systems at play in 2020 — such as those upholding racism and white supremacy — but to also remember to stay focused on the fight against them, no matter how long it takes. “I’m giving you a warning/ Don’t take it for granted,” Toots advises on the song. “I want to ask everyone to keep their focus in th...
Toots and the Maytals Announce Got to Be Tough, Share Title Track: Stream
Reggae pioneers Toots and the Maytals have announced their first album of original music in ten years, Got to Be Tough. In anticipation of the August 28th release date, the legendary group has also shared the title track. Frederick “Toots” Hibbert formed the first iteration of the Maytals in 1962. A mainstay of Jamaica’s ska and rocksteady scenes, Toots expanded the world’s musical vocabulary with his first global hit, 1968’s “Do the Reggay”. Over the course of the band’s nearly six-decade career, the Maytals have gone through a number of lineups and explored a wide variety of genres, with the one constant being Toot’s smoky, expressive vocals. The new single “Got to Be Tough” has all of the classic reggae benchmarks, including offbeat rhythms and urgent, staccato chords. It also cont...
