Month: June 2025

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Welcome to “Queen of the Stage” – Your Ultimate Blog for Spice

A celebration of the bold, brilliant, and unstoppable Queen of Dancehall — Grace “Spice” Hamilton Music & Career Updates Born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica, and raised in the heart of Old Braeton in Portmore, Spice’s journey from humble beginnings to global stardom is the stuff of legend. In this section, we’ll follow her career closely — from new music releases and viral singles to major performances and international tours. Whether she’s collaborating with legends like Shaggy and Sean […]

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DanceHall

The Rise from Freedom: Vybz Kartel’s Second Coming

After more than a decade behind bars, the gates of Horizon Adult Remand Centre finally opened, and Vybz Kartel — the Worl’ Boss himself — walked free. Thinner, quieter, but far from broken, his return sent shockwaves through Jamaica and the global dancehall scene. Many expected a comeback. Few were prepared for a transformation. Behind bars, Adidja Palmer had become more than an artist. He had become a symbol — of controversy, of resistance, of lyrical genius too bold for […]

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Hip Hop

The 10 UK Rap Artists Redefining the Sound in 2025

UK rap is in an exciting time as it enters a new era. It feels more raw, genre-blurring, and even more diverse than before. As legacy names like Stormzy and Dave have cemented their presence, a fresh wave of artists are rising, and they bring along bold sounds and new stories with them. Here are 10 emerging UK rap talents reshaping the scene in 2025: Pozer From Croydon, Pozer has flawlessly fused UK drill and Jersey club sounds together. With […]

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The Rise of the Visual Album

Over the past couple of years, we have seen an exponential growth in the number of artists who release visual components (beyond the album cover) along with their projects. Whether this be in the format of connected music videos, Spotify visualisers or even feature-length films. This has dated back all the way to the 60s, with notable artists like The Beatles releasing visual albums. Since then, Prince, Michael Jackson, 50 Cent, Sia, Janelle Monáe and more have followed suit. There […]

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The Greatest Community-led Event on the Planet! Notting Hill Carnival 2025

Sunday 24 August 2025 Official Opening Ceremony 10.00-10.30 MAS Judging Point, Great Western Road Traditionally Carnival is opened by local residents and participants, accompanied by the organisers and friends of Carnival. Children’s Day Parade Parade Route This year we will return the Sunday to the children, encouraging increased participation with a range of family-friendly activities and events, with the main event being children’s mas. It’s an undeniable joy to see the next generation carrying the Carnival baton – dancing in […]

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What type of music listener are you?

  Music serves as a multifaceted companion in our lives, offering solace, stimulation, and a mirror to our emotions. Depending on our needs, we might turn to music to escape, reflect, focus, or connect. Understanding our listening habits can provide insight into our emotional and cognitive processes. Below, we explore various motivations behind music listening: Listen to Escape When life can become overwhelming, music can be there to offer a sanctuary—acting as a way to detach from reality and immerse […]

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