SPANISH TOWN ROCKING WEEK 16
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
dancehall
SPANISH TOWN ROCKING WEEK 15
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
Bobby Digital and the power of Digital B
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
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
SPANISH TOWN ROCKING WEEK 13
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
New Artist: Cashtro Troy
Cashtro Troy, otherwise known as Ricardo Weir, was born in Kingston Jamaica and raised in Spanish Town with his sister and cousins and other extended family. Cashtro’s passion for music began during his early years in Primary school
NEW ARTIST: SINGING GOLD
Singing Gold looks back on a musical work of more than two decades. Even as a teenager he began writing his own lyrics and composing music in his homeland Jamaica after he discovered his talent in the church choir
SPANISH TOWN ROCKING WEEK 11
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