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Toppa Top 10: Reggae’s Ten Greatest Drummers

Words by Kieran Meadows— With electronic drum programming taking over in rhythm-centric genres like hip-hop, pop, R&B, dance and reggae, drummers have seen their role in modern music shrink in rece... Read More...

R.I.P. Bunny Rugs, 1948-2014

Words by Saxon Baird and Jesse Serwer— Reggae singer and Third World frontman Bunny Rugs has passed away after a brief bout with cancer. He was 65. Born William Clarke in East Kingston, Rugs began his ... Read More...

A Medal for Melchizedek: Jamaica Honors Earl “Chinna” Smith

By Kieran K. Meadows, Photo by Michael Weintrob— Legendary Jamaican guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith is set to receive a long overdue order of distinction from his home country. After nearly a half-centu... Read More...

RIP: Lloyd Charmers, 1938-2012

Words by Jesse Serwer— Along with their cheer, the Holidays always seem to bring some bad news when it comes to our veteran recording artists. What music lover can forget James Brown's passing on Chris... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Top 10 Jamaican Country Tunes

Words by Jesse Serwer Today sees the release of Reggae Gone Country, VP Records' compilation featuring Busy Signal, Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor and other Jamaican artists covering country and western... Read More...

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