New Portmore Empire AVALANCHE “Call Di Ambulance” Video

Mavado Dunks

 
 
Steppin it hotter with the big remix of On The Rock w/ Jay-Z, Mavado needs his own kicks.  So we move….

Special Thanks to HNLHIPHOP.COM for the scoop, and first-magazine.net for the pic
 
 

Hot Gal Nuh Fight Over Man

Mr Vegas “Hot Gal Nuh Fight Ova Man/Wine Up” Combo Video

Assassin tapped for Usher Collab

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In preparation for his upcoming LP, U.S. R&B superstar Usher has selected Assassin to voice some lyrics upon a remix single according to the Jamaica Star.    The single, In This Club will be used to promote Usher’s LP Here I Stand to be released this June.

Reggae Rising is planned for Aug 1-3 in Humboldt, CA

 
 
Since Reggae On The River’s demise a couple of years ago, the newer Reggae Rising has stood up as Humbolt County’s annual reggae festival.  This year, the line up boasts Sizzla, Collie Buddz, Gentleman, Beres Hammond, Vegas, Junior Reid and plenty more. 

Irie Love On Tour

REDDAFIRE.COM has an exclusive interview with Gedion Music Recording Artist Irie Love, Kailua born and raised reggae vocalist who is currently touring the world with Morgan Heritage.  She speaks of her African and Indian Ocean tour she just completed, her current recording schedule in Jamaica, and the hot summer tours that will see her return [...]

Bob Marley Movie

Oscar-winning Jonathan Demme has taken over the directing role from Martin Scorsese for a movie about Bob Marley to come out on the reggae legend’s 65th anniversary of his birth, Feb 6 2010.  This movie is being overseen by the Marley family, and Ziggy Marley is the executive producer of the film. 
The Full BBC story.

Speaking of McGregor

Stephen “di Genius” McGregor has been bangin’ out BIG riddims like Shadowz, Dark Again, and hits like Sean Paul’s Watch Dem Roll under his & his brother’s (Chino) own label Big Ship Records.  His father, Freddie McGregor performed this past weekend in Honolulu, and now reddafire.com offers his son’s latest riddim for your downloading pleasure. THE [...]

DJ Hawaiian Lion of KTUH headlines REDDA FIRE

Ever tune into KTUH on your way to REDDA FIRE and say “Damn!?!” when you the tunes?  Thats Hawaiian Lion (Koa) on your radio.  His show, “Dancehall Vybez” is on 9pm to midnight every Thursday on 90.3FM in Honolulu and on ktuh.org online.  So, we bring his jugglin’ to REDDA FIRE this week, check it [...]

REGGAE ON DA ROCKS RAP UP Part I

(above: Da’Ville takes center stage)
REGGAE ON DA ROCKS was this past Saturday the 17th, and the Waikiki Shell stage was graced by legendary Freddie McGregor after Half Pint and Da’Ville heated it up.  Speaking of heat…the vog kept the humidity up and the amphitheater kept the breeze from cooling things off but the back lawn [...]