As we get going into reggae month, one of the biggest celebrations will be the 73rd anniversary of the birth of the king of reggae, Bob Marley.… Read more “Hail King Bob Marley; Don’t forget Prince Dennis Brown.”
Category: Bob Marley
Can reggae artistes who are not from Jamaica be among the greatest?
Jamaica is the home of reggae music. That is fact that cannot be questioned, doubted or argued. However, the music has spread past every boundary and border… Read more “Can reggae artistes who are not from Jamaica be among the greatest?”
Damian Marley deserves the Grammy award, according to Freddie McGregor.
Veteran reggae artiste, Freddie McGregor, who blasted the Grammys for always giving the award to the Marleys when they are nominated, says this time he is not… Read more “Damian Marley deserves the Grammy award, according to Freddie McGregor.”
Why the resentment against Damian Marley for winning his third Grammy Award?
According to an 18 Karat Reggae poll, almost 90% of Reggae fans thought that Chronixx with his album Chronology should have won the 2018 Grammy award for… Read more “Why the resentment against Damian Marley for winning his third Grammy Award?”
Damian Marley wins the 2018 Reggae Grammy as the conspiracy to destroy the music’s militancy continues.
The same way Bob Marley was used to destroy the real meaning behind Marcus Garvey’s “One Love” slogan, is the same way the Marley children are being… Read more “Damian Marley wins the 2018 Reggae Grammy as the conspiracy to destroy the music’s militancy continues.”
How Bob Marley changed the meaning of Marcus Garvey’s “One Love”.
The goal of the great Marcus Garvey was for the Black race to become one unit regardless if they were in Africa or scattered in the western… Read more “How Bob Marley changed the meaning of Marcus Garvey’s “One Love”.”
Roger Steffens explains the Grammy process on 18 Karat Reggae.
An 18 Karat Reggae article about steps being taken by the Grammy Awards to remove the Marley bias from how the reggae Grammy is awarded caught the… Read more “Roger Steffens explains the Grammy process on 18 Karat Reggae.”
Who should win the 2018 Reggae Grammy Award?
There is a lot of talk in the Reggae community about who will win the next Reggae Grammy Award. The nominations are out and right now, with… Read more “Who should win the 2018 Reggae Grammy Award?”
Freddie McGregor stood up to the Marleys and he is winning.
Freddie McGregor was the only reggae artiste brave enough to stand up and speak out about the injustices in the music where the Grammy Awards are concerned. … Read more “Freddie McGregor stood up to the Marleys and he is winning.”
CIA Agent confessing to killing Bob Marley is false.
There is a story making the rounds on social media that a former CIA agent has admitted to killing the king of reggae, Bob Marley. This story… Read more “CIA Agent confessing to killing Bob Marley is false.”
Reggae, Dancehall, VP Records and Race in Jamaica.
Many people in the reggae dancehall community like to talk trash about VP Records and their stranglehold on reggae and dancehall music. Artists, fans, and producers alike… Read more “Reggae, Dancehall, VP Records and Race in Jamaica.”
Damian Marley beats out Chronixx, Popcaan, Alkaline and Aidonia to win major music award.
Damian Marley reigns supreme over his fellow dancehall and reggae artistes as the young gong took home the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Award. Among the nominees… Read more “Damian Marley beats out Chronixx, Popcaan, Alkaline and Aidonia to win major music award.”
