Veteran reggae artist Clinton Fearon will be back in Austin, Texas on November 11th, as he is booked to perform at the popular live music venue, Flamingo Cantina. The twenty-one and older show, which is scheduled to begin at 8:30pm, will also feature Dem Roots Music. Early bird tickets can be purchased on flamingocantina-dot-com.
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Wesrok’s Story
Country-reggae music has become increasingly popular, and has sparked the interest of music moguls and mainstream medias all over the world. Percival Buddan – more popularly known as Wesrok – is Jamaica’s king of country-reggae music!
Wesrok had a humble beginning; he grew up in the small district of Bog Walk, located in St. Catherine, Jamaica. As a young man he was passionate about education, and found pleasure in music. When he was of age, he enlisted in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, where he became a police officer so that he could escape poverty.
He completed his Master’s in National Security and Strategic Studies in 2010, and earned a Master’s in Business Administration at Northern Caribbean University in 2008. In 2013, he was awarded the Prime Minister’s Award in Jamaica for Community Development. A year later, in 2014, he voluntarily left the police service, having attained the rank of Superintendent of Police.
His passion for music, coupled with the inspiration he receives when listening to the sound, style, and lyrical aptitude of Kenny Rogers and Marty Robbins, led him to pursue a career as a recording artist. This was done while he simultaneously embraced entrepreneurship.
In August 2020, Wesrok released his debut song Looking Back. The single received a warm welcome from mainstream and underground media houses in Jamaica, and he was lauded for what many described as a budding career. He followed up with yet another record, Poor Country Boy, which was accompanied by some stunning visuals. It received more than 150,000 streams on Spotify, resulting in an exponential growth in his fanbase, and was also instrumental in solidifying him as a strong country-reggae act. He says that both tracks are a “clear representation of his childhood struggles, and his successes overcoming those struggles.” As for his musical style, he describes it as conscious, and relatable, with a mellow vibe for everyone to enjoy.
Wesrok released his first EP – Look At Me Now – in 2020. It has a total of seven tracks: Born As A Winner, Cover Me Jah, Jamaica Land, Left Out In The Dark, Looking Back, Poor Country Boy, and You’re My Love. The following year, in 2021, he landed a collaboration with trending dancehall artist Masicka, called Try To Hold Me. It was released on the Troyton Music and 360 Global Entertainment imprints.
In addition to being a recording artist, Wesrok is also the executive producer of all the projects he’s on. That said, he would like to collaborate with other producers, as he looks towards international success. Wesrok brings serenity and joy to the listeners of his music, and wants to be acknowledged for his unique sound and style.
Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank Reunite As TGT: New Music & Tour Coming In 2024
Three R&B titans – Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank – have announced that they have reunited, and will be working on new music, and touring as a group under the name TGT in 2024. The magic happened at the R&B Music Experience concert in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, October 20th, where all three men were hired as solo acts.
The official announcement was made on Ginuwine‘s Instagram page, and was later shared on both Tyrese and Tanks‘ accounts. Needless to say, 2024 is going to be a great year for rhythm-and-blues.
Rise Reggae (Barbados)
Bajans are waiting with anticipation for Rise Reggae, a massive reggae concert featuring Gramps Morgan, Barrington Levy, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser and Biggie Irie, with the Blak Soil Band.
The aforementioned live performers will be supported by selectors: Fullklipp, Danejah Dane, Jerry Dan, Indian, Chris Gayle, and others. It will take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, on Saturday, November 11th, starting at 8pm (local time). Click here for tickets.
Jamaica’s ‘Jazz In The Gardens’ Is Back!
Jazz in the Gardens will be back in full swing this Sunday, October 29th, at Jamaica Pegasus Gardens – 81 Knutsford Boulevard – in Kingston. Under the direction of MC Dahlia Harris, patrons will be treated to the musical proficiency of Gem Myers, Dwight Richards, Harold Davis, Tony Gregory, and Althea Hewitt.
This is a three-hour event that’s scheduled to commence at 6:00 pm (local time). General admission is $5,000 JMD, while VIP is $7,000. Ticket outlets are: Music Mart, Supermed Mall Pharmacy, and Jamaica Pegasus.
Worship Live! Holiday Tour
In late November, American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer, Fred Hammond, will headline the Worship Live Tour, with special guest artists in select cities across the U.S. Some of the confirmed performers include: Deitrick Haddon, Anthony Brown, James Fortune, and Todd Delaney. Below are all the announced dates and locations.
November 30
Houston, TX
Thursday, 8:00 pm Smart Financial Centre Sugarland
December 1
Dallas, TX
Friday, 7:30 pm Grand Prairie, Texas Trust CU Theatre, TX
December 2
Birmingham, AL
Saturday, 7:00 pm BJCC Concert Hall
December 8
Brooklyn, NY
Friday, 7:00 pm Kings Theatre
December 9
Washington DC
Saturday, 8:00 pm MD, National Harbor, Theater at MGM National Harbor
December 12
Pittsburgh, PA
Tuesday, 7:00 pm Roxian Theatre
December 13
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, 7:00 pm House of Blues
December 15
Chicago, IL
Friday, 8:00 pm The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
December 16
Detroit, MI
Saturday, 7:30 pm Music Hall
December 17
Bloomington, IL
Sunday, 4:30 pm Grossinger Motors Arena
Macka B Performs At Get Up! Bydgoszcz Festival In Poland This Friday
The annual Get Up! Bydgoszcz Festival will take place this Friday and Saturday – October 27th and October 28th – at Miejskie Centrum Kultury w Bydgoszczy in Poland.
The two-day event is all about celebrating Jamaica’s music, culture and lifestyle. Their extensive program includes: concerts, sound systems, film screenings, lectures, discussions, and live performances. Among the performers is British-born Jamaican reggae artist Macka B, who will be supported by The Roots Ragga Band.



