BACKAYARD

2009 Spring Issue


In the current issue dubbed "The Empress Edition" BAY sits down with Queen Ifrica and MAKCA DIAMOND get explosive with T.N.T. and are able to shed some light on some beautiful rising stars, Timeka Marshall, Mischu Laikah and Ms. Triniti. Also shedding some light on the not too mysterious MYSTIC and what drives her to keep dancing. We give you a look into the New York night life while catching up with reggae promoter BINTOU, and Dj MIHOKA reps it for the 876 in Japan.

2008 Fall Issue


In this issue Bugle describes his inspiration for "What I'm Gonna Do (Exercise)," how he first met Serani in the parking lot of Consumer Plaza in Kingston and why he signed with Daseca. Esco gives us the dirty down low on his split with Leftside. Meanwhile RDX is keeping it real and original. Jah Dan Blakkamoore, reppin' Brooklyn and Guyana, gets the honor of introducing himself and the flavor of New York Tropical. We also hear from Alibra, A20, and Equiknoxx, check out the global reggae beat and Rototom Sunsplash in Italy, and sport the finest grills and three-piece suits Jamaica has to offer by Jawels and Carlton Brown.

2008 Spring Issue


This issue is pure fire. Featuring an interview with Elephant Man, Issue 7 catches up with Collie Buddz on practicing what he preaches and Sean Kingston on LA versus NYC, the Brick&Lace ladies, and Doctabird on making a career out of nicing up the dancefloor. Greensleeves brings it all the way back to the 80s and the past thirty years of the label and we hit up Toronto to check out the scene. Also featuring Katherine, I-Octane, Wadda and Andrew Blood and an 8-page fashion spread by Jaja Swimwear modeled by Jamaica's finest rudegyals.


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