R.I.P. Mr. Quincy Jones. You discovered me, turned me into a songwriter, and offered me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams. I am forever grateful for your mentorship and friendship, and for all the love and the positive that you brought into this world. Love You I Do!
Feature Friday: Celebrating Burning Spear, the Roots Reggae Legend!
House of Reggae is thrilled to spotlight the legendary Burning Spear (born Winston Rodney)โone of the pioneers of roots reggae whose music has inspired generations with powerful messages of resilience, unity, and African pride. Known for his deep, soulful voice and spiritually-driven lyrics, Burning Spear has been a guiding force in reggae for over five decades!
Starting his career in the 1960s, Burning Spearโs music didnโt just entertainโit educated. Through classic albums like Marcus Garvey and Social Living, he became a global ambassador for reggae, using his art to advocate for social justice and celebrate African heritage. Songs like โSlavery Daysโ and โMarcus Garveyโ are timeless anthems that continue to resonate around the world. ๐
And the excitement doesn't stop there! Tomorrow, Burning Spear will be taking the stage in Kenya! ๐ฐ๐ช House of Reggae will be there to soak in the vibes, capture the moments, and share this unforgettable experience with you. ๐ฅ
Letโs keep his message alive! Share your favorite Burning Spear song below and tell us what his music means to you. And stay tuned for live updates from Kenya as we celebrate one of reggaeโs truest legends!
๐ฝ๏ธ: Dub Reggae Music (IG)
#ReggaeIsTheMission #BurningSpear #RootsReggae #HouseOfReggae #FeatureFriday
๐ Led West Indies to two ODI World Cups
๐ WC runner-up in 1983
๐ 9492 international runs
๐ซก Captain in 74 of his 110 Tests
๐ฏThe first West Indian to win 100 Test caps
That mighty hitter and all-round cool dude. He was the crucial ingredient in the rise of West Indian cricket.
Happy birthday, Clive Lloyd ๐
Happy Birthday to the Legend, Sir Clive Lloyd.๐ ๐
He led the West Indies to their 1st World Cup win in 1975 & again in 1979.๐๐
#MenInMaroon
A song that is there for us when we need it most. Singing this song, together, all over the world is magical each and every time ๐๐๐โจโจโจ
Thank you for loving โNo Oneโ the way you do! Keep singing at the top of your lungs!!! Weโre diamond status babbyyyyy!!!!!๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ
Queen is selling their catalog to Sony for $1.27B.
It's the biggest artist catalog sale in history.
It includes:
- Publishing
- Recorded music rights
- Name & likeness
It's double the next highest.
Here's the top 15:
1. Queen: $1.27b (Sony)
2. Michael Jackson: $600m (50% to Sony)
3. Bruce Springsteen: $550m (Sony)
4. Bob Dylan: $500m (Universal + Sony)
5. Genesis + Phil Collins: $300m* (Concord)
6. Sting: $300m* (Universal)
7. David Bowie: $250m* (Warner Chappell)
8. Katy Perry: $225m* (Litmus)
9. Justin Bieber: $200m* (Hipgnosis)
10. Neil Young: $150m* (50% to Hipgnosis)
11. Justin Timberlake: $100m* (Hipgnosis)
t11. Stevie Nicks: $100m* (80% to Primary Wave)
t11. Lindsey Buckingham: $100m* (Hipgnosis)
t11. Jason Aldean: $100m* (Spirit Music)
t11. Imagine Dragons: $100m* (Concord)
15. Future: $75m* (Influence Media)
* = publishing only
But Michael Jackson's valuation is about the same ($1.2B) & does not include income outside masters & pub.
Queen biopic #2, incoming.