Yeza presents her Kingdom
Unfortunately as with most things the pandemic had initially put a pause on Yeza’s upward trajectory however recently she has seemingly got back on track
Amilcar Lewis
Cali P shows his VIZION
‘Vizion’, sees Cali P teaming up with German producer TEKA for over four years. During that time the duo put together
IslandGoSeek: Ode to Treasure Beach
Josh Williams invited Backayard Magazine to spend a few days at Cliffside Cove in Treasure Beach. His aim was to show us some of the fun things to do in this once sleepy fishing village on the south coast of St. Elizabeth.
MAD YARDIES from Treasure Beach
I am doing what I love.. music. Wall Street to me was like a prison cell in the office and you go on the subway to another cell, a tiny little apartment. For me Jamaica IS freedom!”
YARDSTYLE LIVE: ABBY DALLAS
MusicPhill has released the first segments of his video series ‘YARDSTYLE LIVE’ in collaboration with BACKAYARD magazine. His first guest, Abby Dallas, is no stranger to fans of the MusicPhill Roots Reggae Show
2020 Quarantine Dancehall/Reggae releases
What a year… huh? 2020 will be remembered for many things however one of the most underrated aspects of this past year will be the number and quality of music released. The genres of reggae and dancehall alone has seen over 50 releases and while most people were not privy to the numbers in previous years, 2020 certainly had more fans around the world eagerly awaiting and anticipating every new music drop.
Nyabinghi Christmas Four Lighters
There are certainly few concepts more furtherly opposed than the teachings of the Nyabinghi sect and the idea of Christmas. However, of all the things the power of music can do, it surely can bridge a divide
Kukudoo Jerusalem Three Lighters
Music is a mission and not a competition, is the common refrain by many people who are involved in the Jamaican music industry. That statement is especially apt within the Jamaican gospel scene as the main objective of each release is to deliver music that: celebrates the word, reinforce certain principles and bring joy to masses