Pinchers was born Delroy Thompson on April 12, 1965 in Jamaica. Educated in the New Day Primary and Highschool in Kingston, it was in the age of 14 when he first got in contact with the music scene, listening to soundsystems from the local neighbourhood. Pinchers first came to England from Jamaica in 1985 and already had recorded an album for Blue Trac, alongside Peter Chemist. [ … read more ]

Many people may remember “Zamunda” as the name of the fictional, African country in the Eddie Murphy comedy “Coming to America.” However, the name “Zamunda,” is going through a rebirth of sorts with the current success being enjoyed by upcoming reggae superstar, Zamunda.Zamunda, born Christopher Gayle, was born in Seville Heights, St. Ann, on July 30, 1985. [ … read more ]

With the release of his landmark CD Where There Is Life in 1995, Luciano emerged as one of the most important reggae singers in decades and the greatest hope for roots reggae’s survival in the digital dancehall era. Since that much acclaimed release, Luciano’s music has been consistently praised for imparting sentiments of spiritual salvation, Rastafarian edification and African repatriation. [ … read more ]

In a genre traditionally dominated by male artists, Marcia Griffiths is arguably the best-known and most influential woman in the history of reggae. Griffiths first made a name for herself when the music was still evolving from its roots in ska and rocksteady, and she later became an ally of reggae’s signature artist, Bob Marley [ … read more ]

Sanchez is one of the all time favorite singer/performer who transforms his audience into a mass choir at his live performances. He epitomizes elegance and style and is always splendidly attired in a formal suit, enhanced with gold chains and bracelets, giving fans the ultimate in appearance and presentation. His selection of songs range from soulful R&B to hardcore Dancehall [ … read more ]

Bestowed with the task of setting the pace for the next generation of troubadours, smooth Rastafarian singer I-Octane has amassed an impressive slew of hits songs in a few short years, has skillfully positioned himself as an ambassador of culture/reality/message music, while maintaining a strong appeal in the dancehall, where his songs have become anthems. Possessing a clean image and keeping his standards consistently high… [ … read more ]