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.
dancehall music
Reggaeology Presents: Sister Nancy – The First Lady of Dancehall
At a time when Jamaica’s new digital soundscape had captivated dancehall, and on sheer tenacity and support from her brother Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy would cut her path to legendary status, but not without trials, sweat, and tears.
Tarrus offers Healing amidst lockdown.
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.
Stone Love
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?
Metromedia
The Metromedia sound system has the unique distinction of being one of, if not THE original, sound systems in Jamaica. What was started as The Great Sebastian by Tom Wong in the fifties
King Jammys Super Power
Just mention the name King Jammys to any so called dancehall aficionados from any corner of the globe and you will hear them try to quote from one of the most impressive discography of anybody that has ever decided to sit around a soundboard. What is less commonly known however, even by those aforementioned experts, was that Lloyd James has an equally as convincing record as sound system operator of King Jammys Super Power.
SPANISH TOWN ROCKING WEEK 12
Good evenin Jamwurl. When I say Jamwurl, I mean exactly that we are going to jam out in the world with a playlist that is designated to evoke several emotions…. I present this week’s playlist
Black Scorpio
Maurice Johnson is the answer. The question of course is “Who is the owner of one of most reputable clash sounds/record labels dancehall music has ever seen?” Black Scorpio has quite a legacy within Jamaican music. Not just some of it, all of it. From breaking landmark talent such as General Trees and Sassafras on the sound system scene to producing reggae classics which truly inspired generations, Jack Scorpio (as Maurice is more commonly known) has been behind it all. BACKAYARD is pleased to have the opportunity to have a meeting with one of the greats of the music biz as we delve into the legend that is Black Scorpio.