Imagine living in Jamaica during the birth of reggae music. Like a fire igniting, the island had its own sound, a product of the unique time and place, of all the circumstances that brought Jamaicans to where they were—overcoming unimaginable suffering, uniting in hope and reclaiming their independence and identity.… women-in-reggae-patricia-chin-aka-miss-pat-of-vp-records/" class="read-more">Read More
“The goal is to write and record the baddest riddims possible and watch Babylon tumble from the weight of pure bass.”
-Maddie Ruthless, NYC, 2018
Over the years, I have had the privilege of interviewing quite a few musicians from within the reggae community and beyond.… women-in-reggae-maddie-ruthless/" class="read-more">Read More
ing">With her new album Vessel of Love dropping today on Merge Records, Hollie Cook once again presents to the world a fresh dose of her distinctive brand of reggae-infused tropical pop. Working with producer Martin ‘Youth’ Glover, Cook’s third full length album delivers with deep, stratified arrangements showcasing the vocal prowess of the West-London native.… women-in-reggae-hollie-cook/" class="read-more">Read More
How can I even begin to describe someone like Jah9? She is not just a musician, but a poet, and her work is immensely important to the world we live in today.
I will never forget riding in a car with two of my strong female friends, when I first heard Jah9’s song “Greatest Threat to the Status Quo.” Goosebumps formed on my skin; I couldn’t believe how very true, how relevant, and how impactful this tune was.… women-in-reggae-jah9/" class="read-more">Read More
Rootfire is starting a new series about Women in Reggae, to help amplify the voices of the amazing females that have made an impact on this music. These stories are specifically meant to help push women to the forefront when they have historically been held back, whether intentionally or subconsciously, not just in music but in politics, the workplace, and elsewhere.… women-in-reggae-sister-carol/" class="read-more">Read More
Guest Post by Brad Metzger
Brad has covered Reggae for over 30 years for publications including Billboard, Reggae Report International, The Beat and United Reggae. For the past 2 years Brad has covered festivals including Cali Roots, Rototom Sunsplash in Spain and many others in his capacity as California Editor for Reggaeville.com
Reggae Rise Up Utah 2018 boasted a stacked and epic lineup attracting Reggae fans from all over the country.… reggae-road-warriors-three-women-and-their-journey-to-reggae-rise-up-utah-2018/" class="read-more">Read More
As we prepare for the next big event of the year, reggaeriseupflorida.com/">Reggae Rise Up Florida, we have a special interview with Jah9, one of the rising women of modern reggae, who is not only performing at this year’s festival, she is also leading a class at this year’s event called Yoga On Dub.… reggae-rise-up-jah9-and-yoga-on-dub/" class="read-more">Read More
Now in its fifth year, reggaeriseupflorida.com/">Reggae Rise Up returns to St. Petersburg, FL, March 15-17, 2019. Year after year the event has been stacked with the heaviest hitters in the modern reggae scene, and this year’s festival sees Rebelution and Slightly Stoopid being joined by Stick Figure, who has moved into the top-tier headline slot for the first time this year. … reggae-rise-up-florida/" class="read-more">Read More
