A few days ago – on August 5th – hip-hop artist Lecrae shared a new song and video titled Spread The Opps. The new record comes courtesy of the Reach Records imprint. According to the inspirational rapper, “Spread the Opps is basically the soundtrack for 1st Kings 18:36-39.”
If you have not yet heard the song or seen the visuals, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
On Saturday, August 13, legendary label VP Records will present Dancehall Meets Hip-Hop 90s Style; a live concert featuring some of the best dancehall and hip-hop artists from the 1990s. Location is Summer Stage, Central Park on the Rumsey Playfield in Manhattan, New York.
This show will have live performances by Slick Rick, Wayne Wonder, Shinehead, Red Fox and Lady G. DJs Jazzy Joyce and Peter Panic will set the mood with a mix of classic hip-hop and reggae tunes; while DJ Ralph McDaniels of Video Music Box and New York radio legend Dahved Levy will carry out the hosting duties. This event is free to the public.
On one of his recent social media post, reggae singer Tony Curtis – who was sending a message to emerging artists at the time – said: “you have to pay 100% love and respect to the music; so give music a hundred percent if you love it.” That sentiment is audible on his upcoming single, Touch; done for Big Feet Records.
The man who works as both a solo artist and a member of the reggae quartet L.U.S.T (with Lukie-D, Thriller-U and Singing Melody), has truly poured himself into Touch. With well written words and a smooth melody, Curtis tells the story of a man, whose separation from his lover has led to sleepless nights and bouts of depression.
After listening to this song, it becomes very clear why Tony Curtis – someone who’s been making hit songs since the early 90s – remains relevant, while so many others have fallen off.
Touch, the sweet-sounding lovers-rock tune, will be officially released on Friday, August 19th. And as is the case with all projects done by Big Feet Records, Touch will be distributed by VPal Music (a subsidiary of VP Records).
Beloved poet and lyricist Sunni Patterson will be doing a reading and signing in support of her new book, We Know This Place, on Saturday, August 13.
Although the event is being presented by the local Community Book Center, in the interest of space, it will actually be held at the André Cailloux Center For The Performing Arts & Cultural Justice at 2541 Bayou Road (New Orleans, Louisiana) from 3pm.
Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event. However, if you are unable to attend, you can also purchase it on Amazon.
Costa Rican American singer-songwriter Stevie Malekuu has stepped on the international reggae stage! The emerging star, who lives in Florida, is signed to Jamaican music imprint My MM Productions – a label owned and operated by Florida based Jamaican Orville Marshall.
Malekuu‘s name began circulating in and around the reggae industry at the beginning of the year when he shared Don’t Trust Dem; his initial release with the aforementioned label. Despite the fact that the song is solid, it is only now – with the publishing of his most recent tune, What Will Be (released on July 14) – that he is starting to get an attentive audience.
Regarding the inspiration behind the record, Stevie Malekuu explains: “we wrote the song under the influence of today’s fast pace and rapidly changing world. Everyone is panicking as the unknown looms larger than ever but despite what is happening around us each of us have to take a stand to accept what we know to be true. We need to accept the many things that will surely be and focus on the positive things in life that we can control.”
Persons that contributed to the production process are: Stevie Malekuu, Roxwell “Rocky” Smith, Ritchie Mair, Wayne Armond and Orville Marshall.
One of Atlanta’s most notable hip-hop and soul artists, CeeLo Green, will pay tribute to the legendary James Brown on Thursday, August 11th at Central Park (Rumsey Playfield) in Manhattan, New York.
The event – which is being presented by MeanRed Productions – will start at 6pm sharpe, with NYC DJ Jonathan Toubin spinning original 45s. Rock, soul and classic funk band Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will also do a set. Get tickets here.
Tony Touch and friends will be hosting Toca’s Playhouse at Bar 13 – 35 East 13th Street, Union Square – in New York, New York on Thursday, August 11th from 10pm until…
Patrons will be treated to three levels of music by some of the best DJs in the business; as well as a live performance from one of the best hip-hop lyricist that ever lived, KRS-One. Tickets and additional information are available on eventbrite.
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