Category: Art
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Management Ain’t For Everyone
Management in reggae and dancehall has never been about just spending money. It’s about having a strategic plan. And within the artistry, having a tactical plan to maneuver.From radio stations, to algorithms on the internet, to curating intimate fan bases.…
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Eight Questions with Jordane Wilson
Jamaican author Jordane Wilson reflects on faith, resilience, writing and the inspiration behind her books, including her forthcoming third title, Redeemed to Rise.
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Jhagroo’s New Groove
Engineer Tandra “DJ Lytes” Jhagroo has worked with Drake, Sean Paul and Coldplay. Now she’s building an art studio where Jamaica’s music and visual art meet.
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Art & Art: Stealing Hearts
Urban Vine Media and Push A Yute Inc. launched the inaugural staging of Art & Art with an intimate evening of poetry, reggae, storytelling, and soulful performances at Café Rosa. Featuring a vibrant mix of established and emerging artistes, the…
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Vulgarity or Vibes?
When Jamaican media mogul Fae Ellington came to social media last week to express her disdain for the lyrics attached to Steven ‘Di Genius’ McGregor’s newest production, the Hill and Gully Ride Riddim, it attracted both agreement and backlash. On…
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Navigating Life: Above Water
A Collection of Poems on Survival, Resilience, and Hope Have you ever felt like you were drowning? I’ve perhaps had two experiences where I was actually under water much longer than intended. These were quite terrible experiences — though I…
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The Great Dethroning: AMVCA 2026 Outshone the Met Gala
For decades, the Met Gala has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of the fashion world. But in May 2026, a seismic shift occurred. While the Met Gala in New York was busy recycling “Costume Art” concepts, the Africa Magic Viewers’…
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The Met Gala 2026: A Masterclass in “Serving” and the Reign of the Gold Standard
by Dwayne Hinds Today, May 4, 2026, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art have been transformed into a living gallery for the “Costume Art” theme. While the world watches the live arrivals, the conversation is dominated by the…
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