Editorial

Behind the numbers of the Beenie Man Vs Bounty Killa Verzuz Clash

By Amilcar Lewis 5 years ago

Men lie, Women lie but numbers don’t, is a common refrain and with good reason as for many aspects about modern life is all about the triangulation of numbers and applying those numbers to everyday living. So, it was literally a joy to both witness and analyze the overwhelming quantitative success, the Bounty Killer vs Beenie Man ‘clash’ had on the Instagram Live of the VerzuzTV page. Created by legendary music producers Timbaland and Swizz Beats, VerzuzTV was built to entertain the millions of music fans

Tarrus offers Healing amidst lockdown.

By Gladstone Taylor 6 years ago

Tarrus Riley, like many other reggae/dancehall luminaries, has given us an impressive catalogue of solid, timely hits. The way we consume music in this new era of streams and plays fosters an insatiable pace for releasing music. Yet even amidst this rapid tumultuous shift to digital, Tarrus, son of Jimmy Riley, has not just kept pace but also represented the contemporary music space in Jamaica through hit singles. It is a commendable feat for an artist to remain consistent and also best themselves with each effort, for such a prolonged period without the help of an album.

Bobby Digital and the power of Digital B

By Amilcar Lewis 6 years ago

For people who loved Jamaican music from the 90s, Bobby Digital and his Digital B label were one of the leading standard bearers during this time period. His passing will definitely leave a void in the global sound space. We, at BACKAYARD, did an interview with the legendary producer and label head several years and now, in tribute, we have decided to re run this piece. Sleep well Bobby D

Renaissance

By Amilcar Lewis 6 years ago

Most nations regard the highest point of their culture’s relevance or importance to the global society as their ‘Renaissance’ period. So it should come as no surprise that during dancehall music’s most influential period, both within Jamaica and the world at large, a sound system would adopt that title and use it to good effect. For over twenty years, Renaissance Disco has been successfully bridging the gap between hardcore dancehall fans and lovers of hip hop sometimes converting a few from each group. BACKAYARD sat down with Renaissance’s co-founder and by far most visible member Delano Thomas

Stone Love

By Amilcar Lewis 6 years ago

No bull$hit!! That is what Stone Love have been giving dancehall fans for over three decades. Founded by, and still operated by, Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell, Stone Love is regarded by the music fraternity as one of the most successful and consistent sound systems of all time with landmark achievements and accolades littered throughout the history of Jamaican music. Impressively, Stone Love is no less relevant today as they continue to be one of the innovators in the sound system game. BACKAYARD was lucky enough to grab a few minutes with Wee Pow as we inquiry about his inspirations and aspirations for his sound. Well, Stone Love?