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Kevin Heath’s ‘Golden Light’ is shinning for all to see

Since the release of his now trending single, “Golden Light,” gospel recording artist Kevin Heath has been in high demand as both a motivational speaker and music minister. His schedule has ramped up significantly, and everyone on his team is confident that this will continue through the summer, into the fall, and beyond.

As a matter of fact, on Good Friday, April 18th, Heath is one of a handful of Jamaican artists that will be ministering at House of Praise Tabernacle’s Easter Gospel Showdown in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Two days later, he will be back on Jamaican soil for the Maroon Town Family Food Fest Football Finals Gospel Concert in St. James. Furthermore, he was invited to join the likes of Sister Pat, Petra Kaye, and other gospel heavyweights at this year’s We Believe Gospel Concert, happening on June 15. 

It should also be noted that this week, on April 10th, Kevin Heath received an Island Groove Award. He was honored for the impact he and his music are having within the industry. The ABGMA event was held at UWI Open Campus (Queen Elizabeth Highway).

Kevin Heath is a man of immense faith. He sings about it on the record “Gold Light”“Jesus shines a golden light; He keeps me warm in the coldest night—and I will never shake nor tremble, my Shepherd leads the way; that’s simple.” As we all celebrate his many achievements, it is clear that he is indeed underneath God’s Golden Light.

Catch The Great Man Jahmiel Live In Long Island Next Month

RLR, in association with DJ Odane876 Entertainment, will present trending dancehall star Jahmiel live in concert for the first time in Long Island on May 3rd. The event is being called ‘U Me Luv,’ a moniker inspired by Jahmiel‘s 2017 hit with the same name.

The sing-jay will perform at Prestige Palace, which is located at 40 West Merrick Road, in Freeport, New York, approximately 20 miles from Long Island. He will be supported by Camouflage Sound, Shatta Criss, and Fire-Lex Sound. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

One People Reggae & Arts Festival

The 2025 One People Reggae & Arts Festival is set for Saturday, May 31st, at Hope Mills Municipal Park—5766 Rockfish Road—in Hope Mills, North Carolina. This event is all about uniting people, regardless of their race, color, or religion, through the sweet sound of reggae music.

There will be performances by established artists like Everton Blender, Inner Circle, and Shuga. Additionally, Dhim, Crucial Fiya, Ra Deal, Dropa Don, and DJ Dimention are also on the program. Tickets for the One People Reggae & Arts Festival can be purchased on their official website.

Watch The Official Video For Mr. Vegas & Etana’s Thought Provoking Tune “Trapped”

There is a lot of buzz around Mr. Vegas and Etana‘s newly released single “Trapped,” which went live on streaming platforms on March 28th. The record shines a light on irresponsible mothers, specifically those who choose companionship over what’s best for their kids. 

The equally compelling official video, produced by Jaywill aka Game Over, premiered on YouTube on April 7th. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Experience ‘Soca Anthropology’ With Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons In Orlando

Soca Anthropology, one of the main events that will be presented at this year’s Orlando Carnival, is set for Saturday, May 24th at the Seneff Arts Plaza—445 South Magnolia Avenue—in Orlando, Florida.

Soca music royalty, Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons, will perform live, and they will be supported by the Vikings Band. It should be noted that there will be an opening set by Burning Flames. Click here for tickets and additional information.

Catch Ricky Dillard In Whitby On May 16

Multi-Grammy Award nominee Ricky Dillard & New G will perform at Canada Event Centre—300 Water Street—in Whitby, Ontario, on Friday, May 16th. Powered by On The One, Legacy 9 Music, and Carib Dish, this event will commence at 6:00 pm local time.

Ricky Dillard, The Choir Master, has been a gospel music pioneer since 1990, earning multiple Grammy, Dove, Stellar, and NAACP Image Awards. Celebrating 35 years with his choir, New G, he has released 13 albums, including Choirmaster II, which topped Billboard gospel charts.

Reggae Legend Maxi Priest To Perform At The Webster On May 31st

Popular live music venue, The Webster, which is located at 31 Webster Street in Hartford, Connecticut, will host reggae legend Maxi Priest on Saturday, May 31st. This is an all-ages Reggae Night event that’s being presented by Concert Crave. It’s scheduled to start at 7pm local time, and tickets are available on The Webster’s website.