Jahmento Productions

16/07/2025

After taking a break from the music industry, producer Ian “Dennis” Johnson returns with the "Soca Jam EP," an island-flavored project aimed at getting party animals on the dance floor. Johnson, who has worked with big names such as Bob Andy, Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, and Cutty Ranks, as w...

12/07/2025

Mavin Records sensation, Ayra Starr, has just released her thrilling new song, “Gimme Dat,” featuring none other than global music icon, Wizkid. This highly anticipated collaboration unites two generations of Nigerian music excellence, promising a truly unforgettable sonic experience.Wizkid lend...

08/07/2025

Trincy Music is delighted to announce the release of CHILLBILL single All The Way. Hailing from the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines the multi talented recording artist, producer and song writer has teamed up with Trinidadian soca producer Sheriff (Differentology - Bunji Garlin) t...

06/07/2025

"Better Than Before" is the smashing single from Glen Washington’s new album, Just Giving Thanks, which was released on May 30, 2025.“We have some serious message to spread,” Glen Washington noted. Right on point he was as the lover’s rock feel of Better Than Before is a Reggae fan’s jewel...

06/07/2025

Naomi Cowan, daughter of reggae royalty, carries her legacy forward with grace, fire, and femininity. Fresh off her powerful role as Marcia Griffiths in Bob Marley: One Love, Naomi’s new music has been quietly building momentum.Her latest single, "True Lies", produced by Toddla T, explores the tri...

01/02/2024

In the 1970s, Jamaica was funk country; it was the dominant music on radio, jukebox, and sound systems called disco (to differentiate them from the roots sound systems), all played more funk, soul and R&B than ska, rocksteady and reggae. Maxi Clan, one of the premiere dancers of that time, explained...

24/12/2023

An analysis of Hip Hop at 50

Ben Weins Hip-hop, the once-revolutionary voice of the streets, has long been heralded as a cultural force, a platform for social commentary and artistic expression. But in recent years, a growing chorus of critics have declared the genre in a state of decline. Is hip-hop sick? And if so, what's the...

15/09/2023

The Wailer's 1973 album "Catch A Fire" is being reissued on vinyl and CD for its 50th anniversary. The 3CD deluxe and 3LP vinyl + 12-inch packages include the original studio album's audio, the first official release of Live at The Paris Theatre, London, and a Sessions disc with alternate/extended/i...

15/09/2023

Listen to Kulcha Chat With Dennis & Clyde from Echoes In The Bones. Dennis and Clyde continue their analysis of the entertainment business and other important cultural matters in Jamaica.

25/04/2023

For decades, Jamaican music has been recognised for its addictive riddims, infectious melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. Despite its rich cultural past and the celebrated success of the music since mento. It might surprise you that Jamaican hit songs take a long time to attain international rec...

02/12/2022

Veteran producer Dennis Howard recently released an amazing lover's rock compilation featuring some of reggae's and dancehall's best artists. They include veterans such as Leroy Sibbles, Glen Riccs and the late Ruddy Thomas. Also included are Anthony Red Rose, Jack Radics, Benjy Myaz, Wanye wonder a...

14/07/2022

Manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with vinyl record demand forty years after CDs nearly killed off the record format. Major record labels sold or dismantled their vinyl pressing machines en masse with the dawn of the compact disc era. Forty years later, dozens of record-pressing factories ha...