music

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

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

Bob Andy: A Life in Song

We, originally did this interview some eight years ago, in BAY 14 Sizzla cover for those who are interested in the timeline, and what I remember is how reserved Bob Andy was. A world renowned singer, songwriter …. he was quite easy to converse with as we spent the majority of that day together as he taught me about getting royalties for songs and copyrights. Walk Good Mr. Keith Anderson, your legacy will certainly live on through your music.