Author: Vivian T
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We All Need Guidance: Lanton- Queen Ifrica
How can someone embody so many different profiles but can still be true to oneself. Call her Fyah Mumma. Call her a Regal Queen. Call her Black Woman. Call her mother. Call her sexy, call her what you will. What…
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Romantic Monsta – NHANCE
Life is about love. Music is about love. So life is love and so is music. Romantic Monsta is all about that. Here is a young Dancehall act penning his way forward through the maze of love and romance. Yes…
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876 Women Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph: A Jamaican-American Icon Paying Homage to “Her Roots”. Sheryl Lee Ralph, the acclaimed actress, singer, and activist, has been making waves with her bold stance on Jamaica’s decision to discontinue its longstanding medical partnership with Cuba. In…
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Medium/Outlets/Reggae & Dancehall
As a youth growing up in Jamaica the 1980s & 1990s had a soundscape and presence that was hard to ignore. We had Third World, Bob Marley, Sophia George, Sugar Minot as for Bands we had Chalice, Home T4. Events…
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Carry Her Burden a book worth reading
The aim at Urbanvine Media is remind the world that our culture is more than Reggae & Dancehall. Some of the best literature that has ever written was also written right here in Jamaica. Today we examine a book that…
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2 – Evolution Of Dancehall
The Evolution of Dancehall: WYFL Riddim Reggae and dancehall music have always been an integral part of Jamaica’s cultural and spiritual identity, born out of oppression, imperialism, and slavery. However, with commercialization, the genre has increasingly become a product of…
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Evolution Of Dancehall- A Look Back & Question for The Future.
The early nineties were a pivotal time for dancehall, with Shabba Ranks bringing the genre to the global stage. The Grammy Awards, capitalizing on the international success of Bob Marley, began to recognize reggae and urban culture, opening the door…
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Amlak The Fari
Reggae is a vibe, an energy, a lifestyle that’s deeply rooted in Rastafarian culture and tradition. To live up this tradition and lifestyle it gets harder with capitalism, consumerism and everything that comes with it. Amlak Redsquare is a prime…
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