Reggae News

Burning Spear Wins Second Career Best Reggae Album Grammy

Burning Music Productions proudly announces that Reggae music icon Winston 'Burning Spear' Rodney (O.D.) has won his second career Best Reggae Album Grammy for his all-new 2008 studio CD release, Jah Is Real. The 51st Annual Grammy Awards were held Sunday, February 8th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, and broadcast on CBS TV Network in US and to a worldwide audience.

2008 Marks The Year of the Great New Jersery Reggaefest

On Sunday, September 21st, G City Entertainment, Road Block Radio, MG Promotions, and Team A Promotions present the 8th Annual New Jersey Reggaefest. Marked 'The Year of the Great,' 2008's staging promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a rare U.S. performance from royal Reggae empress Queen I-frica, as well as highly anticipated performances from the greats of Reggae and Dancehall from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Icktionary is a Masterpiece...

"Saint Thomas native Ickarus first came to attention as a member of Star Lion Family, the Virgin Island's seven strong vocal tag-team, with a pair of heavy hitting number on Mt Nebo's Chant of the Lions I compilation further raising his international profile. The artist then launched a solo career, although two of his former pride, and a pair of labelmates make guest appearances on his powerful Mind of the Icktionary debut.

Taj Weekes releases new album

Reggae recording artist Taj Weekes is set to shake up the musical landscape once again with his much anticipated sophomore album, DEIDEM (All of Us), set for release through Weekes' independent label, Jatta Records this spring. Jatta Records will distribute the album nationally through the Independent Distributors Collective and Homegrown Music Network.

Get Ready for Reggae Sumfest 2008

"Reggae Sumfest 2008 is definitely on for July 13-19, and will once again set standards as the greatest reggae show on earth", announced Johnny Gourzong, executive director of the festival.