Jamaican Music

We featured the Jamaican singer Capleton back in January 2008. Here’s another video from the said singer entitled Some Day.

Wayne Marshall is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist. He has been active in the music scene since 2001.

Popcaan is the stage name of Andre Sutherland, a Jamaican dancehall and reggae singer. He is closely working with his mentor Vybz Kartel.

The reggae legend Sugar Minott has passed away at the young age of 54. He died of a heart attack. His full name was Lincoln Barrington “Sugar” Minott. He helped shape the reggae, ragga, and dub music scene. Sugar is considered one of the pioneers of dancehall music.

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