Category Archives: Respect

Respect | Reeva Ann Walker

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Reeva Ann Walker There are many facets to the Reggae industry, to the forefront are singers and musicians, but behind the scenes are producers, managers, graphic designers and publicists among the various levels. Meet the latter of it all, Producer/Manager/Publicist and Graphic Designer, Reeva Ann Walker! A successful Canadian businesswoman and body positive model, Reeva […]

Respect | Nefatari

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Nefatari From Most Promising Female Artist at the 11th annual Underground Music Awards, to Irie Jam Radio 2017 Female Singer of The Year, singer-songwriter Reggae Pop Star Nefatari boasts many accolades to her resume. The Caribbean/American Nefatari began her career as a model, and was featured in ads for mega brand Dell Computers and on […]

Respect | 8

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8 They’re simply, ‘8’. Jamaica’s first real boy-band. All from the award-winning Jamaica College band. The boy band, ‘8’ has been hitting the local scene with several performances over the past few months since the band was formed. They’ve been performing many covers of popular songs, but, now they kick things off with their debut […]

Respect | Kaisha Lee

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Kaisha Lee Eyes may be the windows to the soul. But anyone who has ever heard Kaisha Lee sing knows that her powerful voice, introspective lyrics and harmonious melodies are the doors to her soul. Kaisha (also known as Kaysha) was born to create beautiful music. She grew up in Toronto, Canada hearing her dad […]

Respect | Tatanka

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Tatanka Tatanka encapsulates the heavy roots rumble of the Caribbean, while maintaining the pop sensibilities of the dance-oriented electronic sounds from the Britannica-American reggae scenes. These sounds are what fueled the groups newest album, ‘Tatanka’. Written over the span of a year and a half, Tatanka recorded their self-titled album at Imperial Sound in San […]

Respect | Tactikal

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Tactikal “I know that my mom is watching over me. I consider her my guardian angel and my driving force for Team Tactical as we move forward in my dream to become one of Jamaica’s most prominent entertainers. Through her I am able to bring this dream to fruition.” – Tactikal At the age of […]

Respect | Chainska Brassika

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Chainska Brassika Meet Chainska Brassika. This mischievous rabble from London have been causing mischief since school, spreading their contagious horn driven ska anthems across the UK, mainland Europe and beyond. On 24th November 2017, the London outfit, Chainska Brassika, will see the band release their next LP. ‘Harry J Business’, recorded at Harry J Studios […]

Respect | Pali

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Pali Meet Pali, the Argentinian singer, songwriter and trombonist based in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Pali has performed in several reggae, ska and rock bands, as well as on several albums as a backing-vocalist and instrumentalist. She has also taken part in ‘The Obinrin Orchestra’ that accompanied the visit of the African Sayon Bamba on […]

Respect | Kirk Diamond

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Kirk Diamond After a brief music hiatus, fans of Kirk Diamond are enthusiastic to see the reggae recording artist back on the scene with new music. The Spanish Town, Jamaica native made his mark in the industry by being nominated for a 2015 JUNO Award (Canadian equivalent to the Grammy) for Reggae Recording of the […]

Respect | Paua

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Paua Taking you to that place via Reggae fusion, soulful RNB urges, incognito jazz spills, 808 ends, Paua is one of the most innovative bands on the scene. Many of Paua’s releases have hit #1 on the iTunes reggae charts in Australia, New Zealand and abroad, such as ground breaking 2016 album ‘Sometimes’, conscious 2015 […]

Respect | Blindman

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Blindman As a bandleader, frontman, songwriter, keyboardist, hype man, and percussionist, Blindman (AKA Derek Gazal) has shared the stage with an eclectic group of internationally acclaimed artists including Kanye West, The Roots, Julian Marley, Talib Kweli, Wyclef, Slightly Stoopid, Barrington Levy, Common, Jimmy Cliff, The Original Wailers, CeeLo, Robert Randolph, Fishbone, Madball, Napalm Death, VOD, […]

Respect | Ameera

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Ameera Ameera’s singer/songwriter skills are on display with an unquestioned ability to grab listeners. First with a voice that’s mellifluous with a resonant quality which allows for transcendent studio sound and a live performance showing dimensions to marvel at. In all facets of artistry, Ameera has been internationally recognized as well as garnering state side […]