CD Review: Odel Johnson, Mind and Body Sold

By Justine Ketola

Odel Johnson

[Ohm Grown Records/Obelisk Productions]

“Live from St. Ann’s, Jamaica, it’s the one and only, it’s the legendary, it’s the man from up in the hills…” No, wait. This isn’t Burning Spear, it’s the talented Odel Johnson! “Please give him a warm round of applause!”  Read more... (1019 words + 1 image)

Good Songwriting

3/24/05

Most music business experts will tell you that a good song is the foundation for the commercial success of a recording. The business of music publishing, which deals with the management and exploitation of the copyrights in songs, is also one of the most lucrative aspects of the business of music. Good songs will always be covered by other artistes, resulting in additional income for the songwriters. In my opinion there are three key ingredients to a good song from a commercial standpoint.  Read more... (660 words + 2 images)

Knowledge is Key in Serious Music Business

3/15/05

The management of a music and entertainment business enterprise that seeks to cater to the international market is a far more complex activity than most people would ever imagine. It is even more complex than the management of many of the multi-million dollar export businesses in Jamaica, including tourism operations.  Read more... (574 words)

CD Review: Lutan Fyah, Time and Place

2005

Lutan Fyah
[Lustre Kings/AfroHypnotic]

After one listen of Lutan Fyah’s latest LP release, “Time and Place,” you’ll agree that Lutan Fyah should be more than deserving of being mentioned in the same breath as other newcomers such as I Wayne and Natty King. In time, he might well fare alongside veterans such as Capleton, Sizzla and Jah Cure.  Read more... (388 words + 1 image)