Sting 2008

Sting 2008 celebrates 25 years of top quality Reggae artistry. As one of the longest running annual entertainment events in the Region, virtually all major artistes have touched the Sting stage. The show started with a modest crowd at Cinema II in New Kingston and later grew to the National Stadium

The greatest one night Reggae show on earth is set and poise. Movado vs Kartel. Ninjaman, Bounty, Beenieman, Cobra, Blacl Ryno, to name a few all having been link to the final clash which might end the show.

Who will emerge Victorious.

Reggae as a part of the caribbean culture?

In your opinion how would you consider reggae music as a part of the caribbean culture or way of life?
-Colin

Favourite song

Whats your favourite reggae song to wine to and gett on bad to?
I personally like the new song called tic toc by busy signal

Whats the impact of reggae on the caribbean culture?

Is the caribbean being inflluence by the reggae of today? How has it changed our culture from then to now?

What do the young people think about the old reggae?

The young people of today detest the old reggae. They prefer the vulgar and loud type of reggae, which they are able to wine and dance to.
By Diandra & Sulei

Time has changed the face of Reggae

With a flash of violence incited by the younger generation many ppl say raggae has lost its meaning over the years. The music which once represented peace and inspiration now riddled with violence. As of late it almost seems that the "Bad boy" image is necessary to become a danchall artist. In light of all this however danchall music is not more widely recognized internationally. Artist all fight to become top dog on the heap to get a larger slice of the international market

But is the true essence of reggae lost in all this?
Are we slowly losing a great chunk of our culture to other influencing genres or did the musice just evolve ?
(by Diandra)

Favorite Artist

Who is your favorite artiste mine is Bounty Killer in dancehall and my favorite hardcore reggae conscious singer is Bob Marley

Reggae is life

To me Reggae is a way of life. The food the patoi, the music all ties into one. The music and artist appeal to the general public as we as society are able to identify our every day life with the lyrics. Although reggae branches out into different Genres which can be appreciated by different generations. Reggae in it many forms are apreciate by the vast majority of caribbean people.

Me in particular enjoy Dancehall and concious subgroups as i find it more upbeat and the lyric content is riddled with punchlines