Beyonce and Jay-Z are showing Jamaica love again. First the music power couple used familiar hook of the Jamaican Rocksteady Classic “I’m Still In Love With You” by Marcia Aitken to promote their OTR Tour 2. Although Marica Aitken’s version is popular, her version isn’t the original, that credit goes to Alton Ellis. The song has been sampled in more recent times by Dancehall … [Read more...] about Jay-Z and Beyonce On The Run II Tour Reggae Inspired Trailer
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Ms. Cherry’s Easter Bun – A New Take on Old Traditions
My mom or aunt would get an Easter Bun before every Easter holiday. They would buy it about a week before Good Friday and all the kids had to painstakingly wait in agony until the first slice was cut before we could enjoy. I’d wait for the slice with the cherry in it, sandwich two good sized slices between Tastee’s canned cheese and we’d all sit around the table and nibble at … [Read more...] about Ms. Cherry’s Easter Bun – A New Take on Old Traditions
Idris Elba Directs: Yardie (Movie Trailer)
Idris Elba is adding director to his resume with his new movie Yardie. The movie is based on the novel Yardie written by Victor Headley in 1992 about a Jamaica cocaine courier in the U.K. The film premiered at Sundance Film Festival and was well received in 2017. It's premiering in London, with other dates worldwide in 2018. https://youtu.be/qItW6evHbE8 … [Read more...] about Idris Elba Directs: Yardie (Movie Trailer)
Travel Vibes: Trinidad Carnival
Trinidad Carnival was an amazing experience. All the work that went into organizing and preparing was totally worth it. As a newbie to Trinidad Carnival and playing mas for the first time, I was determined to just go with the vibes! Trinidad Carnival is definitely about pacing yourself, which I did pretty well. I went to a few fetes, ate roti and corn soup on de road, got dutty … [Read more...] about Travel Vibes: Trinidad Carnival
Roxanne Roxanne on Netflix! Roxanne Shante’s Biopic Trailer
Roxanne Shante is arguable one of the most influential female rappers. Her story hasn't been told, until now. Netflix will premiere her biopic, Roxanne Roxanne, during Women's History Month (3/23/18). The film stars new comer, Chante Adams, who play Roxanne, Nia Long, who plays Roxanne's mom and Mahershala Ali. In the early 1980s, the most feared battle MC in Queens, New York, … [Read more...] about Roxanne Roxanne on Netflix! Roxanne Shante’s Biopic Trailer