“Many artistes don’t recognise that writing lyrics for the ‘corner’ is different than writing for the world.”

Best Reggae Album nominees: Ziggy Marley, Sizzla, Sly and Robbie, Beres Hammond, and Snoop Lion

QUINCY JONES, MICHAEL JACKSON, GEORG SOLTI, AND ROBERT WOODS ARE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WON THE MOST GRAMMY AWARDS IN THE ’80S

Shaggy, the well known reggae artiste and Chairman of the Foundation, said the organisation will be releasing more information on donations in the coming weeks.

What an amazing journey for Tessanne Chin: Wiinning The Voice and now starting the New Year 2014 with an appearance at the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade.

‘You’ve been a shoulder to cry on, you’ve been a friend. I love you. I trust you,” Chin told her coach, Adam Levine.

The set features collaborations with American gospel artiste/producer Fred Hammond on Your Eyes Are On Me and Grammy Award-winning American Christian singer-songwriter Israel Haughton and Stitchie on the title track.

The “Redemption Song” star has also sold a formidable 75 million albums in the past two decades.

Hugh Masekela shared that the essence of his music stems from birth. “I came out of my mother’s womb singing and dancing. When you’re possessed you don’t need inspiration,” said Masekela.

Raggamuffin 2014 takes place on Friday 31 January and Saturday 1 February 2014 at Rotorua International Stadium and this year, organisers have spread the headline acts across both days.

Tune in on Monday, September 23rd to see Tessanne on The Voice.

Top Three Finalists – Papa Fish, Paul Anthony and Indubious – Go Head-to-Head for Recording Session at the Legendary Tuff Gong Studio with Stephen Marley.

It was a night of legends with Jamaica’s veteran musician horns-man Dean Fraser, one of the 7 members of his travelling “Black Soil” band.

Snoop Lion gave a brief “Drop it Like its Hot” vibes to audience then gave the “Gully God” a hug before exiting the stage where he disappeared with his entourage backstage as the show continued.

Stylz FM, started in November 2009 and serves both Portland and St Mary and has, according to Jackson, stretched beyond the island’s shores.