Jamaican Blogger on life, gaming, learning 日本語 📚
I have noticed that I struggle with my emotions at this time of the year. It’s by no means unique to me. The start of a
When I shared my internal ramblings related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 in early 2020 I didn’t dream that in 2022 we would s
The song was blasted into the spotlight (again?) when it was featured in Netflix’s Luke Cage (which has since been cancelled
The sounds of Su Lee’s – I’ll Just Dance has infected me and I’m loving it. It is giving my classic Ne
I didn’t know that I’d one day be an international rap superstar releasing a Japanese rap album. My fandom started
“This song is so socially relevant, people connect to it on first listen. It’s speaking about things that are collectively
So I am tired, frustrated and reluctantly dragging myself to school after work, squished into a route taxi, in traffic, rain i
Back again with another pick of three posts from the Jamaipanese.com archives. From a beautiful Jamaica-themed video project
Jamaica’s local music scene has spawned many international hits and superstars over the decades and our music has influe
An interesting article entitled “Japan’s Reggae Affair A Deception?” was published in last Sunday’s J
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 i
My occasional foray into Japanese popular music or J-pop unearths some real gems from time to time and I think I have found an
I recently discovered and have been listening to a catchy song called Japanese Woman living in my Closet by the indie rock ban
Talent shows are all the rage now from singing to dancing to drumming. North American shows like American Idol and Dancing wit
Japan is the second largest music market in the world with a vibrant local music scene and deep connection to the global music
Queen Ifrica is a reggae songstress that has been blazing a trail on the local music scene for a few years now but has recentl
It has been less that a month since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti and devastating the capital city of Port-au-Prin
The most popular export and one of the main reasons Jamaica is more than just a dot on the map is music. Jamaica’s dynam
The local music scene in Jamaica is a very vibrant one. The history of Jamaican music is a very interesting one an it is alway
I music track that I have been listening to over and over lately is “Love Letter to Japan” by The Bird and The B
Over the years since starting this blog I have had to the opportunity to meet many persons who share my interest in Japan both
Jamaica has a rich musical heritage stretching back long before we even became an independent country. Jamaican musicians and
One of the strongest bonds between Jamaica and Japan is Jamaica’s music and entertainment scene. Every year thousands of
Japan’s love affair with Jamaican music continues. Shibuya’s Seco Bar and Lounge is set to be transformed into a C