If you’re a fan of Southern rap then you’ve heard of Bushwick Bill and the Geto Boys. Today is the 42nd birthday of Bushwick Bill, born Richard Shaw on December 8th, 1966 in Kingston, Jamaica. Bushwick Bill is known just as much for his lyrical talent as he is for his small stature (he is [...]

British born boxing champion, Lennox Lewis, was born in London, England to Jamaican parents. At the age of 12, Lewis’ family moved to Canada where he became an amateur boxer and ultimately represented Canada at the 1984 Summer Olympics where he placed 5th. In 1988, Lewis again traveled to the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea [...]

I’ve enjoyed Olivia since her self-titled debut album “Olivia” hit stores in 2001. I was “Bizouncing” all over the place thanks to a free promotional CD I got from my boss at the time, who just so happened to have a client that worked at J Records. I think few people realize, myself included, that [...]

R&B darling and dancer, Mya Harrison, was born October 10, 1979 to Theresa and Sherman (Jamaican) Harrison, and is the oldest of three children. Mya debuted on the music scene in 1997, with the release of her self-titled album, “Mya”. The album featured the hits, “Movin On” and “It’s All About Me”. Her biggest hit, [...]

Trevor Smith aka, Busta Rhymes, is set to release his latest CD, “Blessed”, in August of this year. His singles, “Don’t Touch Me (Throw da Water on Em)” and “We Made It” featuring Linkin Park, have been receiving heavy airplay on video networks such as BET. The 36 year old rapper was born in Brooklyn, [...]

Most of us remember Grace Jones from her crazy antics in Boomerang alongside that ageless diva, Eartha Kitt and Eddie Murphy, but did you know that she was born in Spanishtown, Jamaica on May 19, 1948 as Grace Mendoza?

Different day, same story… Naomi Campbell was handcuffed and escorted off a flight at Heathrow airport in London. The charge this time…spitting at an officer….oh so classy Naomi! I guess there really is no such thing as rehabilitation for some folks.
(Naomi Campbell’s mother is Jamaican)

I started to use this as a “Did You Know They Were Jamaican” post…but I’ll save it for another day. Heavy D was spotted at the RnB Hollywood Live event last night in LA. The girls still love ya Heavy!

Leader of the Nation of Islam, and one of the most charismatic and controversial black leaders of our times, The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is a full-blooded West Indian. Louis Eugene Walcott was born on May 11, 1933 in the Bronx, NY to a mother who was a native of St. Kitts and Nevis and [...]

Born March 15, 1975 to Jamaican parents, William Adams Jr was raised in a single parent home by his mother in LA. In 1998 he became one of the founding members of the internationally successful music group, The Black Eyed Peas. Known for his creative lyrics and over all style, Will.i.am is a highly sought [...]

My “Did You Know They Were Jamaican” post earlier this week was incorrect. After receiving a comment and researching for almost 20 minutes I was finally able to verify that Condoleezza Rice is not Jamaican. Evidently I and a lot of other people are being mis-informed (just do a Google search), including the President of [...]

It’s been a while since I did one of these, so here’s a new one for you…Congratulations to Alicia Keys for debuting No. 1 on Billboard with her new album, As I Am. Alicia sold almost 750,000 copies in the first week! Alicia Keys father, Craig Cook, is a Jamaican. (Craig was not a part [...]

Hooray! This is my 100th post and what a lovely topic! That sexy Jamaican specimen of a man, Tyson Beckford was on America’s Next Top Model last night and I just couldn’t stop smiling! He expertly showed the girls how to devour a mango (what’s up with the mango’s in my post today!) in a [...]

The story begins when George Dallas’ father, Alexander James Dallas is born to Robert and Sarah Dallas in 1759 in Kingston, Jamaica. Alexander lives in Jamaica until he’s 5 and then returns in 1780 after he marries and is admitted to the Jamaican bar. Due to his wife’s deteriorating health they relocated to the States [...]

Ok, this is the last video for today (unless I find something else:)). Anyway, I can’t remember what magazine I was reading (or maybe I was watching TV) but I remember Jimmy Cozier saying that he was no longer on J Records and was going to go back to his roots (I didn’t even know [...]