FinnJam; Dreams + Work
Teamwork is in the dream works over at FinnJam, Rasmus Hauta-Aho, previous A&R for Sony Finland doubles down on his passion for Reggae music.
Culture
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!”
Chronixx incites evolution in latest single & video for Safe N Sound
Chronixx calls for an uprising during a dire time filled with hypocrisy and corruption. He declares the need for “more love flowing in the streets” and “evolution time.” He carries a timely unifying message, yearning for the global community to feel safe and sound
Halonai Keeps It Irie
Halonai signed to UK record label Geme Records after honing his production skills over at the legendary King Jammy’s studios
Jahvillani X Skillibeng; Smooth When West Meets East
when two of Jamaica’s most prominent artists, from opposite ends of the island, Skillibeng and Jahvillani link up, it elicits a special kind of anticipation.
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
Royal Blu & Stamma presents No Supressor mixtape Four Lighters
To those unfamiliar, Royal Blu has been at the vanguard of what could be considered the new sound emanating from Jamaica. Not quite roots rock reggae, not quite the raucous nature of dancehall but a 100% Jamaican