“As we give thanks for a new year let us remember also to give thanks for the past year. With life, there is hope so continue your journey knowing that any error made in the past is already made and every good seed planted will bear good fruit. Welcome 2016….”
What better way to start the new year here, than to look at some of what was achieved over the past year. Check out N.I.P.news ‘Year In Review’, how we see it…
Major Collaborations for Reggae/Dancehall Artiste Agent Sasco
With a record high 11 Grammy nominations for his sophomore album To Pimp A Butterfly, one of Kendrick Lamar’s big hit, “The Blacker the Berry” feature Jamaican artiste Agent Sasco aka Assassin. Agent Sasco also made a memorable appearance on Kanye West’s, “Im In It” single off the Yeezus album…more
MTViggy and Vogue Magazines have identified Chronixx, Protoje, Jesse Royal, Iba Mahr, Kabaka Pyramid, Jah 9, Kelissa, Nesbeth, No Madz, as the new generation of roots reggae “Acts keeping Roots Reggae Alive.” The MTViggy article published on its website cited, “the music vibrations coming out of Jamaica has firmly tilted back in the direction of roots reggae and other conscious expressions..read more
In the October issue of the popular Vogue Magazine, writer Abby Aguirre published a piece entitled, “Reggae Revival – Meet the Mellenial Musicians Behind Jamaica’s New Movement” where she shared her personal experience meeting some of these artistes on a trip to Jamaica, “I’m here for something I have read about but not yet seen. After more that two decades of being dismissed as music for parents and tourist, roots reggae is relevant again in Jamaica,” she wrote…more
International Peter Tosh Day Officially LaunchedPrime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe also visited the Bob Marley museum in Kingston on his historic visit to Jamaica September 30, 2015. Japanese over the years often visit the island for the music whether it’s business or pleasure…more
Lady Saw became the first female artiste in Dancehall to close out the highly anticipated “Dancehall Night” concert at the 23rd staging of Reggae Sumfest 2015. Saw who turned 46 July 12, proved why she is Lady Saw; but would close out the year months later, giving up her Dancehall career to join the Christian faith.
Sizzla Kolanji through his Sizzla Youth Foundation launched a month long series of activities in celebration of the August Town Emancipation commemorating 177 years. Activities included a Peace March and The Unveiling of a Monument dedicated to 1900s spiritual leader, revivalist and healer, Alexander Bedward, Senior Citizens Day, Bedward Day, The Greater August Town Violence Prevention Day, Back to School Family Affair and World of Reggae concert. 
Marleys in 2015 for 2016 spring/Summer collectionsZiggy and Stephen Marley became the new faces or John Varvatos Spring 2016 collection. The American designer Varvatos believes that Stephen and Ziggy are just as iconic as Marley himself…..click to read more
The fashion world would continue to reveal its inspiration from the Marleys during the NYC Fashion Week in September. World re-known designer Tommy Hilfiger displayed his Spring/Summer 2016 collection to include pieces inspired by Bob Marley...more
Chart Topping Moments for OMI
Clarendon born, internationally acclaimed, Jamaican Reggae artiste OMI became the first Jamaican artiste to hold a #1 spot on the UK Pop Chart for four consecutive weeks. OMI then went on to hit #1 on Billboard Hot 100 breaking a 12 year record held by Sean Paul since his 2003 for his smash single, “Get Busy.”
“Cheerleader” further enjoyed holding the top spot on Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and ran overall 6 weeks marathon on that same chart. The Felix Jaehn remixed “Cheerleader” was also voted “Song of the Summer” at the VMA’s, received “Double Platinum” certification by The British Recorded Music Industry, sold Platinum in the US and Sweden as well as hit #1 in over 20 countries worldwide. A video for the single posted on YouTube garnered over 300 million views…read more
Tarrus Riley Billboard Hot 100 debut
Singer Tarrus Riley made an impressive personal musical stride this year entering the Billboard Hot 100 music chart from a single he collaborated on entitled “Powerful” with Billboard chart topper, Ellie Goulding and produced by Major Lazer. The song spend 47 weeks on the charts peaking at #83 on Billboard Hot 100 a really good look for Tarrus Riley…read more
The Government of Argentina to Support Jamaica’s For Inscription of Reggae to UNESCO’S Culture List
The Argentinean Mission to Jamaica, led by His Excellency Ariel Fernandez, Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Jamaica has pledged their technical support to Jamaica to guide the detailed process towards formally safeguarding Reggae as an element that demonstrates the diversity and overwhelming impact of Jamaica’s heritage more…
Sean Paul among elite select group to inspire Action on Climate Change in Song
The song entitled “Love Song To The Earth” was recorded to support the UN Secretary-General’s leadership on climate change and the United Nations’ call for a meaningful, universal, global climate change agreement. “Love Song to The Earth” features performances by Sean Paul, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Colbie Cailat, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Johnny Rzeznik, Krewella, Angelique Kidjo, Kelsea Ballerini, Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Grimmie, Victoria Justice and Q’Orianka Kilcher…more
Woman of Excellence
The United Nations’ Women and the African Union Diaspora African Forum (AUDAF) awarded Rita Marley “Woman of Excellence” at the 2015 awards ceremony held at the hotel Waldorf Astoria in Africa. Rita Marley was awarded among a handful of prestigious women recognized as outstanding females of African descent representing a wide variety of disciplines ranging from entrepreneurs, artists, scientists to social activists….more
Major Lazer make way for Independent Labels
Major Lazer became the first artist/group on an independent label to go top 5 at both Pop and Rhythmic in more than a decade (and maybe ever) with “Lean On.” Successful at producing multiple hits featuring Jamaican artistes……more
Popcaan Snatched the MOBO Award
Dancehall artiste Popcaan is the proud winner of the 2015 MOBO “Best Reggae Act’ Popcaan won over last year MOBO Award recipient, Spanish Town born UK Dancehall/Grime music artiste Stylo G, OMI, Chronixx and Protoje..more
Local Tours Gets Strong Support
Chronixx Capture Land Tour Jamaica leg marked the first ever successful tour by a local artiste across the island in twenty years. The Kingston leg that was held on the grounds of Jamaica College attracted huge crowds and was an all round success more. Capture Land Part 2 which was held in December in Trelawny delivered an even better improved production. Chronixx and Zinc Fence with specially invited guest and colleague Jesse Royal of the parish, delivered a solid set continuing the mission of taking the music to Jamaicans in Jamaica, parish by parish, home to home…more
Lifetime Achievement Awards to VP Records Founders
Pat and Vincent Chin founders of Reggae most notable label VP Records received a Lifetime Achievement Awards by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) after serving 35 years and being at the forefront of Jamaica’s music evolution read the announcements
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