Category Archives: February 2018 – World Reggae

Roots | Bunny Rugs

Irie Magazine | Roots | William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke

William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke Chronicle: February 6, 1948 “I’m very happy where I am right now. It’s a great ‘TIME’ for me.” William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, February 6, 1948 – February 2, 2014 Blessed with one of the richest, most expressive talents in contemporary music, the vocals of William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke are an essential […]

Rock | Oliver Heilmer

Irie Magazine | Rock | Oliver Heilmer

Oliver Heilmer ’10 Questions to…’ Oliver Heilmer For Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design since September 2017, design is not just a career, it’s a vocation. He has been driven by the desire to create new cars since he was a boy. Here, the 43-year-old tells us about his idea of good design, his plans […]

Reggae | Hollie Cook

Irie Magazine | Reggae | Foresta & Royal Blu

Hollie Cook Vessel of Love Hollie Cook combines her unique vocal talent with charming charisma to craft her own dynamic strand of lovers rock with enduring tropical vibes, weaving a path from her West London roots to an arena of diverse collaborations, critically acclaimed records, and iconic live appearances around the world. Cook’s ability to […]

Respect | King Kong

Irie Magazine | Respect | King Kong

King Kong Jamaica Dennis Thomas aka KING KONG is an iconic 1980s Jamaican artist such as Tenor Saw and Nitty Gritty. He began his career in 1982 and was noticed very early by producer King Tubby for whom he recorded many singles such as ‘Step On Dem Corn’, ‘Aids’ and ‘Babylon’ on the label Firehouse. […]

Respect | King Charlz

Irie Magazine | Respect | King Charlz

King Charlz Jamaica KING CHARLZ is a Jamaican singer/songwriter. He grew up in the central Saint Catherine Community of Dela Vega City, Spanish Town in Jamaica. He later migrated to the United States in 2009 to live with his mother in Miami, Florida. He attended the Miramar High School and later attended Broward College in […]

Respect | Earth Beat Movement

Irie Magazine | Respect | Earth Beat Movement

Earth Beat Movement Italy Earth Beat Movement is an Italian band formed in Tuscany in 2012. Right from the start, they have shown passion and talent for creating reggae rhythms as well as hip-hop beats which are especially apparent in their earlier productions. The band is made up of five musicians, including lead singer Irene […]

Respect | Army Gideon

Irie Magazine | Respect | Army Gideon

Army Gideon United States Meet Army Gideon… one of South Florida’s top reggae bands. Dubbed the ‘Best Reggae Band’ by New Times, Army Gideon released their high-anticipated debut album, ‘Forsake Not’, on January 19, 2018. These musical soldiers are a group of well-seasoned musicians who have opened for reggae heavy hitters such as Bunny Wailer, […]

Respect | Virtus

Irie Magazine | Respect | Virtus

Virtus Italy Born in Rome, Italy, Federico Gidaro aka Virtus expressed his interest towards music at an early age. During his childhood, he studied accordion and later attended for a short time the “School of Music for Films” of the master Elio Polizzi. He graduated in 2013 in Musicology at the Faculty of Letters and […]

Respect | Ricky Nevado

Irie Magazine | Respect | Ricky Nevado

Ricky Nevado Jamaica Born Nevado Wellington, in St. Catherine Jamaica, home to notable artists like Christopher Martin, Spice, and Tony Curtis. As with his predecessors, Nevado sought to showcase his musical talents in church, at school, and local competitions such as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s performing arts festival. Although not professionally trained, Nevado’s drive […]

Rewind | MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept

Irie Magazine | Rewind | John Cooper Works GP Concept

MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept Inspired by MINI’s legendary triumphs in the Monte Carlo Rally exactly 50 years ago, this design study embodies undiluted dynamic flair and the ultimate in driving fun – on both the race track and the road. The MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept picks up the baton from the […]

RIDDIM | Supaweapon Riddim

Irie Magazine | Riddims | Supaweapon Riddim

Supaweapon Riddim Nah Deal Records After the success achieved with the last single “Supaweapon”, Nah Deal Production proudly presents the homonymous riddim, containing four new versions featured by Luciano, Asante Amen, Peter Lloyd and Ras Tewelde. The artists express their vocal qualities at best on this powerful riddim, in the wake of the return to […]