Chronixx – Smile Jamaica – Video and Lyrics
Jamaica’s local music scene has spawned many international hits and superstars over the decades and our music has influenced artists and sounds globally. The latest local son that seems destined for global stardom is Chronixx, a young vocalist who burst on the scene last year with his conscious...
Japan’s Reggae Affair A Deception? – Jamaica Gleaner
An interesting article entitled “Japan’s Reggae Affair A Deception?“ was published in last Sunday’s Jamaica Gleaner that was written by Gleaner writer Mel Cooke. It speaks about the popularity of reggae music in Japan, why it is popular and some of the changes that are affecting...
Tomorrow Will Glow – Single by Machaco to benefit the TÅhoku Disaster Relief Effort
Machaco is a Japanese reggae singer I blogged about many years ago. I went on to meet her in person and she even welcomed me into her home and accompanied me to Nara and Kyoto during my trip to Japan last year. Machaco is an excellent singer not because she is my friend but because she really is talented...
Genki Sudo’s World Order Album Music Videos
My occasional foray into Japanese popular music or J-pop unearths some real gems from time to time and I think I have found another, a self titled dance, trance, electronic musical album called World Order presented by Genki Sudo a retired Japanese mixed martial artist and a kickboxer famous for his...
Japanese Woman Living In My Closet
I recently discovered and have been listening to a catchy song called Japanese Woman living in my Closet by the indie rock band Miniature Tigers a lot lately so I thought I’d share the audio addiction so you all can consider adding it to your playlist. While searching for the lyrics for this...
MTV Japan 2010 VMAs – Reggae Video Nominees
Japan is the second largest music market in the world with a vibrant local music scene and deep connection to the global music industry. Jamaican music is big in Japan with many local entertainers releasing Japan-only albums and touring Japan regularly. MTV Japan like it’s north American parent...
Queen Ifrica
Queen Ifrica is a reggae songstress that has been blazing a trail on the local music scene for a few years now but has recently started to get international recognition. Songs like ‘Far Away’, ‘Daddy’ and ‘Below the Waist’ have been anthems with Jamaicans and lovers...
‘Rise Again’ – Haiti Relief Song Music Video
It has been less that a month since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti and devastating the capital city of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. An estimated 200,000 people were killed in the main tremor and dozens of powerful aftershocks. The Presidential palace, Parliament and many other important...
Jamaican Music – Mr G – Before the Year Done
The local music scene in Jamaica is a very vibrant one. The history of Jamaican music is a very interesting one an it is always fascinating to read books, watch TV programs or listen to veterans of the industry explaining how the local music scene has evolved from the 1950′s to what it is today....
Yokohama Reggae Festival 2009 Info
Jamaican culture, especially Jamaican music is popular in Japan. The yearly One Love Jamaica Festival in Tokyo is a big attraction, reggae parties are well attended and there are even a few Jamaican restaurants in Japan. A few years ago though I remember seeing a video from the Yokohama reggae festival...
