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Black Scorpio

By Amilcar Lewis 5 years ago

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.

Sly & Robbie and The Legacy of Drum and Bass

By Amilcar Lewis 5 years ago

Drum and Bass are one of the most important sections of any band. A sound so important that it itself has become a musical sub-genre, it is often the mastery of this section that determines what is a memorable hit and what just passes by failing to leave its mark. With Sly & Robbie, Jamaica has one of the world’s most famous and sought after (drum and bass) rhythm sections working

2020

By Hakeem Bryan 5 years ago

Being a young Jamaican in an ever-changing world , an ever interactive world allows us to see many viewpoints that fracture our mindset as negativity comes in different forms of mediums within this digital landscape that we call our life. Positive actions comes around as a refreshing morsel of golden curried chicken