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Reggae Icon Max Romeo Dies at the age of 80!

Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican reggae artist best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon, has died at the age of 80.

The singer, known to his family and friends as Maxie Smith, died after heart complications in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, on Friday.

Romeo rose to fame in the late 1960s with his provocative hit Wet Dream. Despite being banned by the BBC, the song became a UK Top 10 single and spent 25 weeks in the charts, cementing his legacy as one of the world’s most recognisable reggae voices.

“To hear of his passing is quite shocking,” said Max Romeo’s lawyer, Errol Michael Henry. “He was a perfect gentleman, and a gentle soul. He had great love for his family, and he was a legend in his own right. You couldn’t meet a nicer person – which makes the loss more difficult.”

Romeo began his career in 1965 as the lead vocalist for the Emotions, before his music became synonymous with the Jamaican social democracy movement of the 1970s. His song Let the Power Fall on I became a ballad for Jamaica’s People’s National party during its successful 1972 election campaign.

His 1976 album War Ina Babylon, released on Island Records and backed by Jamaican band the Upsetters, is widely regarded as a classic of the roots reggae era. It featured Chase the Devil, a song that has since been sampled by artists across genres, including the Prodigy and Kanye West.

Romeo later moved to New York in 1978, where he co-wrote and starred in the musical Reggae, while he went on to perform backing vocals on the Rolling Stones’ track Dance on their Emotional Rescue album.

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Reggae Legend Colvin 'Cocoa Tea' Scott has died....Aged 65. RIEP.

His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed that the veteran singer passed away at 4:46 this morning (tuesday 1th March) at a hospital in Broward, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following a cardiac arrest. He was 65.

"I got a call early this morning to say that he had been transferred from the facility to the hospital ... which is like five minutes away ... because he was vomiting. He was initially diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019, but for the last six months he was also struggling with pneumonia."

Following the diagnosis six years ago, the Nah Give Up singer kept a positive outlook, even to the very end.

"He was definitely very brave," shared Malvia, who is the mother of three of Cocoa Tea's children. "He was positive throughout it all. About three weeks ago when he was admitted in the hospital he asked if I was worried and I said 'I am always worried'. He told me not to worry because everything was going to be all right. He was always very hopeful."

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Sad news for reggae enthusiasts as it is reported that Jamaican singer Ken Parker passed away on Saturday, February 22, in Florida, after being hospitalized and put on life support. The reggae and gospel artist died just a day before his 77th birthday.
Parker was born in Darliston in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, where he started his musical journey by singing in church. He later formed the Blues Benders in the mid-1960s who made their debut recording with the song Honeymoon By The Sea. The group arranged an audition for Coxsone Dodd, but due to a mix-up, Parker was the only one to show up. He auditioned as a solo act, impressing Dodd enough to kickstart his solo career. At Studio One, he released various singles including Choking Kind, Run Come, and My Whole World Is Falling Down, along with an album in 1968 titled Keep Your Eyes On Jesus.

Following his time at Studio One, he collaborated with Duke Reid, who produced hits such as Jimmy Brown, Help Me Make It Through the Night, and Kiss an Angel Good Morning. His fame soared, leading him to work with other producers like Bunny Lee, Rupie Edwards, Byron Lee, Lloyd Charmers, and Joe Gibbs. Eventually, Parker grew disenchanted with the music industry and stopped recording, moving to England in 1973 after two years in New York City. Although he occasionally performed, he didn’t resume recording until the early 1980s, when he established his own record label and production company to release gospel music.

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Julian, Skip Marley, Luciano To Headline Jamaican Day Reggae Event In Paris During Olympics.

Julian Marley, his nephew Skip, and Luciano are to headline a Jamaican Day mega-reggae event staged by the Government of Jamaica on August 9 in Nanterre, Paris, France.

According to Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange, the events, which coincide with the staging of the Olympic games, which run from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 11, are being staged in a bid to foster cultural diplomacy and to ‘take Paris by storm’.

Grange made the announcement during her presentation in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representaives on Tuesday, where she also revealed that gospel singer Kevin Downswell, will also perform at another event two days later.

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QUEEN OF REGGAE.
Marcia Griffiths 60th anniversary show ‘a personal thank you’

On Sunday, May 12, Mothers’ Day, Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, will be joined by special guests, including Freddie McGregor, Tanya Stephens, Busy Signal, Cutty Ranks, Ky-Mani Marley, Christopher Ellis, in celebration of her six decades in show business.

This milestone event, titled, Marcia Griffiths and Friends 60th Anniversary show, takes places in Miramar, Florida, and promises an electrifying fusion of melody and rhythm, curated by Griffiths herself.

“As the iconic songstress celebrates six decades in the music industry, attendees can anticipate a musical journey where every note is a brushstroke painting the canvas of emotions,” a release stated.

“This milestone in my career is an opportunity to share my journey, my voice, and my passion with everyone,” Griffiths said. “I want to give every person attending the same love that they have given me throughout all my years. It’s my personal thank you to my fans.”

The celebration will feature a series of performances highlighting Griffiths’ illustrious career and her influence on reggae music. With each guest artiste contributing their unique style and perspective, attendees can expect surprises and notable collaborations that pay homage to Griffiths’ enduring legacy.

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JaRIA honours titans of reggae music.

The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) Honour Awards 2024 will be staged on March 27 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. This year’s ceremony is a 15th-anniversary salute to influencers, pioneers, and luminaries of the reggae industry.

Last Thursday, JaRIA hosted a media breakfast launch at The Pegasus to announce the names of the 2024 honourees. Awards will be handed out in more than 20 categories, accentuating not only the music, but the work of outstanding individuals and groups.


Among the awardees for 2024 are Beres Hammond - Lifetime Achievement Award; Extraordinary Impact on the Reggae Industry: Mentorship – Haldane ‘Danny’ Browne; Robbie Shakespeare and Neville Garrick - posthumous awards; engineers Richard Browne and Earl Smith Jnr; producers Stephen Stewart and Tommy Cowan; and sound systems Fatman Sound System and Road International.

Other awardees are Uriah ‘Sticky’ Thompson, Daniel ‘Danny Axeman’ Thompson, Sister Nancy, Pluto Shervington, Black Uhuru, and Sagittarius Band. The media’s role in promulgating reggae’s message will be celebrated with awards for Clinton Lindsay and Caribbean Buzz, among others. Promotion, songwriting, and gospel music will also be in the spotlight, with accolades for industry mavens like Whitfield ‘Witty’ Henry, Bernard Collins, Joan Flemmings, and Judith Gayle.



JaRIA is this year introducing the The Ibo Cooper Icon Award, which will be given to the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts; the JaRIA Corporate Support Award to The CHASE Fund; and the Friend of JaRIA Award recognising Dr Nicholeen DeGrasse-Johnson and Charles Campbell for their invaluable contributions.

Winners in the popular vote categories, namely, Song of the Year, Breakthrough Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year (reggae, dancehall, and gospel) and the new category Producer of the Year, will also be announced during the proceedings.

There will be special performances by past and present honorees such as Kevin Downswell, Joan Flemmings, and Ras-I, as well as Kevoy Clarke (JaRIA Song Competition 2024 winner), Bella Blair, Richie Kanary, Kuzikk, and others.

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Peetah Morgan of Morgan Heritage has died aged 46!

Peetah Morgan, the lead singer for Grammy Award-winning reggae group, Morgan Heritage, has died.
The group, which comprises the children of late elder statesman of reggae music, Denroy Morgan, posted the announcement to social media this afternoon.

"It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son and brother and lead singer of Morgan Heritage, Peter Anthony Morgan, has ascended today, February 25. Jah come and save us from ourselves because love is the only way," the statement said in part.

Without giving any details regarding the cause of death, the statement concluded: "Our family thanks you in advance for your overwhelming love and support and we ask for your continued prayers as we go through this process. We also ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of healing."

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