Featured Artist

Born ROWAN "Anthony Cruz" SMITH on December 17th, Anthony Cruz grew up in Mandeville, Manchester. Hailing from a talented musical family - being the nephew of the celebrated singer Garnett Silk, as well as having a mother and father who were excellent singers - Cruz was convinced from a young age that he was destined to be a great singer. After graduating from Holmwood Technical High School, Cruz migrated to the United States, spending a few years in New York before moving to Miami. In 1993, while residing in Miami, fate would lead him to meet producer Willie Lindo who was impressed with a demo tape he heard of the artiste. Lindo decided to take him under his wings, working with the young singer to hone his rich vocals. Under his...

"Denyque" Dontre is Young, Beautiful and very Talented. At 20 years old this singer/songwriter has reached a level of maturity that is far beyond her years; and with distinctive singing talent that is undisputedly one of Jamaica’s finest, and she is determined to take her place in music history. She is fluent in french and will say with modesty she speaks just a “little” Spanish. A straight “A” student she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Belair High School in Mandeville, Jamaica. Graduating with honours she couldn’t resist her calling to music and decided to follow her passion. She turned down the many opportunities of tertiary scholarships to chase her childhood dream. It was under the Arrows management that...

Kim Hamilton was born December 5th, 1990. She is the youngest of seven siblings. She attended Ascot High and graduated in 2008. Kym developed a love for music at an early age. However she didn't start turning heads until she started Primary School. By the time she got to high school others started taking notice also. Kym started entering a lot of school competitions that proved successful. Kym with the guidance of her brother Ryan Hamilton started entering competitions like magnum kings and queens and Jamaica Rising Stars and Tastee talent shows. However her big break did not come until she signed with Adidjaheim Records in July of 2009. While signed to Adidjaheim Records kym's first single was Teenage Pregnancy which gained...

Julio "Da Professor" Todd was born in Kingston Jamaica on February 18, 1988. He grew up in Waterhouse & attended Oberlin High School, but his interest in music started at age 9 when he began performing at various school, church and community talent shows. In 2005 he migrated to the United States where he went on to finish school at the Thomas Edison High School in New York. In 2006 Professor met up with a long time friends Ramaine Hamilton (Studio Face) & Shawlon Stone (Stevie Bash) & soon after they formed a studio & music group known as “Jetset International Music Group” and “Jetset Studio”. However it wasn’t until after a performance on September 22, 2008 by Da Professor along with the Jetset family for the councilor of Queens...

Born in the 80’s but wishing he was birthed in the 60’s, Oje "Protoje" Ollivierre is the fresh face with the freshest lyrical delivery, still having a feel of vintage reggae music but being a suitable update for the present time. Indeed, Marley’s mantra was to “free the people with music.” Protoje’s mantra is to free the people with art. Music – his appointed contribution to the artistic revolution - is only one of the many distinct art forms. He takes up the mantle of spokesperson for the Movement and represents the evident unity among a large group of talented musical, literary and visual artists who have silently and patiently developed under the radar and are about to march together into a new era of prosperity for all...

Glenford "Lee" Prospere, better known as MasSicker or "King Mas", is a prolific young singer/songwriter/composer/selector whose star has only begun to shine. As long as anyone can remember, this son of a calypsonian as been captivating audiences with his smooth vocals and over the years this artist has grown into a total musical package. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21st, 1987, MasSicker, affectionately called "Lee" by close friends and family, was born into a very musical environment and a very musical Caribbean family. His father, Glenford T. Prospere AKA "Supreme", a legendary calypsonian on his island of Montserrat and calypso monarch, is a guitarist, pianist, songwriter and vocalist who he would watch and listen to...

Evabless, formally known as “Impy Dan,” was Born Rodney Taitt on July 12, 1976 to Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Taitt. His Parents also had a deep passion for music. His Mother, though deeply rooted in Christianity, never denied herself a good time on the dance floor, while his father once owned a big sound system and would frequently play at what was known in those days as hifi dances. His father would sometimes relax to songs from the likes of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Bunny Wailer, just to name a few. This was Evabless' first introduction to the sweet sounds of reggae music. Evabless has been a member of numerous reggae groups from his native island of Barbados, and has always been exalted to the top of his peers. He was once...

Nahswitch the DanceHall president which is comprised of the vibrant and passionate duo, Prince Hinds a.k.a. "Young Prince" and Andrew Powell a.k.a. "Real T" have taken the local shows by storm. Eltham Splash, West Kingston Jamboree, Dela Splash, Magnum Crowning of Shane O are some major shows they have performed on. Their lost major performance was at Guinness Sting 2006/2007 which gave them mention in the XNews as an act to look out for in 2007. Since their first official record called "Nature rise", they recorded numerous songs that have made an impact on both the local and international scene. With songs such as River love, What a day, Kappas with Yasu Afari on the Badda badda riddim, Time on the Joint riddim, Its all done now...

Born in the Land of sunny skies and birth place of the man who introduced Reggae to the world (Bob Marley), Jason was destined to sing, his mother jokes around that his cries sounded like a melody, so she didn't mind his wailing. He spend his school years joining every talent contest, every choir and chance to make his voice heard. As a young man he joined a trio "Impaq" that made some waves as they performed at stage shows and even dabbled in radio to take advantage and promote themselves. Life being what is it, they parted ways but to this day all remain friends. As a solo artists Jason Lyrics spread his wing and his music was soon heard on radio stations from New York to Japan, and so began his new musical journey. Jason...

Blessed was born in the small parish of St. Thomas,Jamaica. From an early age he exhibited musical talent, first for family and friends, soon followed by appearances in school sponsored musical dramas and the church choir. By the time blessed immigrated to Canada at the age of twelve, he was already writing his own songs. Shortly after commencing high school, Blessed was introduced to the sound system culture, and did his first recordings in the form of dud plates and DJ specials. In 2002, he received critical acclaim for his break-out international urban hit LOVE (African Woman), which earned him a JUNO for Best Reggae Recording. This single, produced by Firehouse Crew charted in the number one position in many key reggae markets...

In late march 1999, Chris Shaw, Artist name Blaq Capone arrived in the U.S from Jamaica. Capone was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His experience in the garrison can be heard through his music. His friends called him Capone because of his tenacity, willingness and ability to take the lead and be the best he can be in any arena. It was not long after he arrived in the US that he noticed a void/lack of local reggae talent, especially in the home state of Connecticut. Capone would take the next 10 years to grow as an artiste, while pursuing a college degree. In 2004, he graduated with the high honors and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (BIT); that same year, he was sworn in as an American citizen. Capone...

Michael "Bigga Boss aka Mr. Dockery" Dockery was Born and raised in Toronto Ontario, Canada from a Jamaican Parentage, The person responsible for this creative and incredibly talented individual is his mother. She recognized that he was chosen to do something great and her continued determination & encouragement, encouraged her to help him discover his true self capabilities. From a young age, biggaboss took piano lessons, studied the bass guitar, and his uncle showed him how to play records, which has carried through to his career today in Bigga boss’ ability to record, produce, perform, engineer, write, act, You could say Biggaboss is the complete musical package from start to finish! Bigga started from a very young age...

Fudgie Springer aka Di Gyal dem whore was born Duey O'mar Saxton in Savanna la Mar Jamaica in 1977. He migrated to Pittsburgh Pa which is in the USA in November of 1996. He likes to tell the story that he fell into music by mistake, in more ways than one. Initially Springer who was just Fudgie back then (he recieved the name from a popular dancehall song Fudgie which was done by Goofy) was just a normal reggae lover who was disappointed with how behind his city was when it came to reggae music. Springer remembers buying new music and giving it to local djs and still hearing nothing but oldies at parties. The Fustration led him to form his own soundsystem Vybz Machine Intl. in August of 2004 with friends Unda Teka and...

Elly Ess (Lester Hoosong) dancehall reggae/ hip-hop artist is hitting the scene with a unique blend of dancehall reggae, hip hop and R&B. “More Money” is his first single along side brother/ artist/ producer, Supah Shane and will be featured on their upcoming EP, ”United We Stand”. "More Money" is now available for purchase on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Zune and the ringtone can be purchased through all major cell phone carriers. In addition, the “More Money” video is in heavy rotation on RETV in Jamaica. Elly Ess has been able to establish himself as a reggae artist with mass appeal. His remake of the 1987 international hit, “Bad Boys” features dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel and hip hop artist, Jim Jones. Elly Ess was...