Matisyahu, best known for his hit 2004 reggae album "Shake Off the Dust… Arise" has a new album, "Light", that drops Tuesday, August 25th. Matisyahu discusses his inspiration behind

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Rapper Heavy D has gone back to his Jamaican roots to record a reggae album. The heavyweight star quietly released the album Vibes last year on iTunes and the success from downloads has prompted

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Reggae stars Elephant Man and Sizzla have been forced to cancel two concerts in Toronto, Canada, after locals protested against their homophobic lyrics.

Dancehall artist Buju Banton has agreed to refrain from writing homophobic lyrics after signing up to the Reggae Compassionate Act. The Deportees star was heavily criticized for the anti-gay statements made in his 1992 song Boom Bye Bye, in which he advocates the shooting of homosexuals.

Reggae stars Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton have vowed to refrain from writing anti-gay lyrics after signing a historic agreement to renounce homophobia. The artists, who have faced criticism in the past for penning controversial tracks inciting listeners to kill the gay community,

Happy Birthday To reggae singer Sizzla (1977), Spice Girl Victoria Beckham (1974), "Alias" star Jennifer Garner (1972), singer/songwriter Liz Phair (1967), Tool singer Maynard James Keenan (1964), "Silent Hill" actor Sean Bean (1959), Canadian wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (1954), Argentine actress Olivia Hussey (1951), Czech composer Jan Hammer (1948), "The Bridge on the River Kwai" actor William Holden (1918; d. 1981), and playwright Thornton Wilder (1897; d. 1975).

On the eve of his new release, dancehall legend Sizzla, announces national tour dates. His new album, The Overstanding, is scheduled to be released on November 21. The Overstanding will be marketed and distributed by DDMG/Kalonji Records.

Happy Birthday To reggae singer Sizzla (1977), Spice Girl Victoria Beckham (1974), "Alias" star Jennifer Garner (1972), singer/songwriter Liz Phair (1967), Tool singer Maynard James Keenan (1964), "Silent Hill" actor Sean Bean (1959), Canadian wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (1954), Argentine actress Olivia Hussey (1951), Czech composer Jan Hammer (1948), "The Bridge on the River Kwai" actor William Holden (1918; d. 1981), and playwright Thornton Wilder (1897; d. 1975).