2+ hour, 43+ min ago  (149+ words) The 10 songs finalists in the running to be Jamaica's next Festival anthem will be officially released today, Friday, June 12. The release gives Jamaicans at home and abroad their first opportunity to hear the entries vying to provide the soundtrack to…...

21+ hour, 22+ min ago  (562+ words) After nearly two decades behind the microphone, veteran broadcaster DJ Amber is celebrating a milestone that she says extends beyond personal achievement and shines a spotlight on women making an impact across Jamaica's media and entertainment landscape. The popular personality…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (83+ words) Jamaica Observer ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER - We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion. - Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (250+ words) Jamaican-based producer DJ Mac is quickly becoming one of the most influential young creatives shaping the sound of modern dancehall. From creating charting rhythms to producing music that dominates both parties and play lists, the Kingston-born producer has built a…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (234+ words) With summer rapidly approaching, dancehall fusion artiste 1 Ski OG already has the ladies warmed up with his new single Ay Gyal. Presented as a collaborative effort between Against Da Grain and Epic Records, this musical offering is designed to resonate…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (676+ words) Rising Jamaican recording artiste Cashan is preparing to introduce herself to the world with the release of her debut reggae album Here Comes Cashan on June 26. For the singer-songwriter, the project is more than just an album, it is a…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (506+ words) Few newspapers can be as conscious as we in this space are about the damage often done by people who use social media, either out of ignorance or sheer malice and spite to spread misinformation. The accompanying narration suggests that…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (346+ words) TSF: What inspired you to open a men's clothing store? TSF: What has been your proudest moment as a business owner? CC: When my first customers walked in the store shortly after opening. Trevaugn Gray and Sheldon Jackson, I can still…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (189+ words) Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another chart victory. His latest single, Shine, on Monday, moved from #9 to #6 on the USA i Tunes Reggae…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (734+ words) For country singer Wesrok, music has always been about storytelling. But with his latest single, God Knows Me Better, the country reggae crooner is telling perhaps his most personal story yet " one rooted in faith, reflection and a growing conviction…...