Reggae music in Canada has lost one of its most beloved and talented musicians, legendary drummer-percussionist-musician Raffa Dean aka Tony White aka Paul Anthony White. Raffa Dean, considered to be Canada's number one reggae drummer of all time, died Tuesday June 10th after a two year battle with stomach cancer, an illness he kept secret from friends and family until the end. He was 56 year old. He leaves behind two daughters, Jacquiline and Teani White. Born in Kingston Jamaica, [...]

The following is a re-print of the April 13th 2014 Jamaican Observer article titled "17 Guns For Freedom"-"Klansman Gang said linked Gaza Murders!".  As a big Vybz Kartel fan, my heart sank after reading this article, and even now, after accepting, along with all Kartel fans, our sentencing of 'guilt by association',  I'm still in 'stun' mode.  With the lifetime sentencing of Vybz Kartel, Dancehall has received a slap in the face, yes, and most of us have accepted this. [...]

April 3, 2014 Source: www.Examiner.com Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel has been sentenced to life in prison for the August 2011 murder of St. Catherine-based dancer, Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams following a hearing in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston on Thursday. The deejay will not be eligible for parole for the first 35 years of his prison term, when he is 73 years old. His co-accused, Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre ‘Mad Suss’ St. John were also [...]

Exco Levi celebrates his Juno win for Reggae Recording of the Year during the Juno Gala in Winnipeg on Saturday, March 29, 2014.  Photograph by: John Woods, The Canadian Press Written by Kayla Thompson Toronto's own Exco Levi has officially become the first recipient in the Reggae Recording of the Year Category to win three consecutive JUNO Awards. The artist received his third award at the JUNO last Saturday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba for his single "Strive" (featuring Kabaka Pyramid). [...]

TORONTO, ONT. (March 2014) – Toronto-based DJ and radio personality Chris Dubbs has just announced that his live music program Reggaetown Radio will now be syndicated on www.ReggaeMania.com. Reggaetown, hosted by Chris Dubbs and Fiinechina is currently featured live Wednesdays on MyLimeRadio.com from 6:00pm-8:00pm, and can also be heard on ChrisDubbs.com on Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm. “I am reggae…and I Live in Reggaetown,” said Dubbs. “That is the show’s slogan, and it represents our love for reggae music, culture, personalities, and [...]

Redemption 65 (“Bob & Dennis Lover’s Rock Edition”) took place Friday February 7th @ The Kool Huas (132 Queens Quay E., Toronto). Featured in this Redemption was 2013 World Clash champion Metromedia with Skyjuice on the mic in his blue and white striped Puma tracksuit (two sizes too small-big belly hanging out) and Oliver on the turntables.  The Sound performed two sets to the delight of the massive, and Skyjuice was his regular self, boasy,  funny, with good speeches and [...]