Late last fall I received an invitation to interview international reggae artist, Jah Cure. Instantly, I was excited and nervous all at the same time. I mean, I know blogging brings some sweet breaks, but this was a biggie. While I was excited to do the interview, the invitation to do so also put a [...]

There’s new music all around, click on the links and have a listen:
Timberlee-Gunny Gunny
Elephant Man- Sweep Dem Remix
Mr. Vegas- So Dope, I Am Bless
Richie Spice- Serious Girl
Busy Signal ft. Maino-Nah Go A  Jail

Mavado was supposed to premiere his latest video, “So Special” on BET’s 106&Park last night, but the video was deemed to risque for viewers at the last minute and was not shown, but  hit the net instead, so check it out above. The video was directed by Ras Kassa and is on the “Unfinished Business” [...]

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The January 2009 edition of Jamrock Magazine will feature President-Elect Barack Obama on the cover. Ebony and Essence Magazine will both feature Obama as well, and Essence even has a double issue that will feature President-Elect Obama on one cover and future First Lady Michelle Obama on [...]

Spragga Benz , Mavado, Keyshia Cole, and others helped Foxy Brown celebrate her birthday last week in the NYC at Club LQ. While Foxy’s hair choice seemed to garner the attention of most bloggers, I was personally happy to see Spragga Benz out and about after the recent death of his son. Nothing like celebrating [...]

This past Saturday, the annual CB Pan Chicken Celebrity Cook Off was held at Dump Up Beach in Montego Bay. Each celebrity artist (Tifa, Dahlia Harris, General Degree, Timberlee, and Konshens) submitted a leg and breast of a chicken for judging after preparing them according to their own tastes. The winner was determined based on [...]

The tax evasion case against “The King of the Dancehall” Moses “Beenie Man” Davis, was thrown out on this week by the judge ruling over the case; due to insufficient evidence. Late last year, the Jamaican government made claims that Beenie Man owed the country almost $1 million in taxes (read story here).
I’m sure he’s [...]

Heavy D’s, “Vibes”, hits I-Tunes today.  “Vibes” is the first reggae album for the 80’s hip-hop star. Born Dwight Errington Myers in Jamaica, Heavy D (and Da Boyz) rose to fame with songs like “Somebody For Me”, “Now That We Found Love” and a personal throwback favorite, “Is It Good To You?”.
When I heard Heavy [...]

I  just finished watching Usain Bolt sit down with David Letterman tonight to discuss everything from his high-flying career, pre-race diet at the Olympics, and his remarkable reception when he returned home to Jamaica. In true Bolt fashion the interview was full of jokes and laughs. For instance, when asked why he “pulled up” during [...]

Here are some pics from D’Angel’s video shoot for her latest single, “Stronger”. In the song D’Angel explores how she’s overcome everything from haters to her tumultuous marriage to dancehall legend Bennie Man. For you die hard fans, I also included some pics of D’Angel in her favorite role as Mom, doing some shopping for [...]

On this past Saturday, the 17 year old son of reggae entertainer Spragga Benz was laid to rest. On August 23, 2008 Carlton Grant, Jr was shot and killed by Kingston police under questionable circumstances.
A large congregation of mourners were on hand at Our Lady of the Angels Church in St. Andrew, where the services [...]

To say that the VMA’s were absolutely boring would be a very big understatment. From the overly dramatic “build-up” to Brittney Spears appearance to the three awards she got, it was all boringly orchestrated, and to think I forgot to watch Big Brother for that! However, I must admit I did get a few laughs [...]

Dancehall artist, Busy Signal covers the annual Fall Fashion Spectacular issue of Fader Magazine this month. Interviewed at the legendary Penthouse Studios in Kingston, Busy Signal sat down with Edwin “Stats” Houghton of Fader Magazine to discuss the state of dancehall music, his time away from the spotlight after his success with hits like “Step [...]

Earlier this week I was sent this billboard pic in an email, and I thought it was really impressive to see “The World’s Fastest Man” on a billboard in China representing Jamaica. After doing a little research I was able to find even more information on Usain’s Olympic dreams and his trip to Beijing.

21 year [...]

This lovely picture has inspired a new column here on YawdFromAbroad.com, it’ll be entitled: Jamaica’s Finest. ‘Nuff said! LOL!
This picture of fashion model and TV show host, Tyson Beckford, was taken at last Friday’s Africa Rising Music and Fashion Festival, which was held at The Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C. “Africa Rising” was first launched [...]