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New Visuals From Blakk Rasta & Anthony B “Barber Shop”

The latest single from Blakk Rasta‘s 2024 “Salaga Soljah” album is track #15, “Barber Shop,” an interesting roots tune that features Jamaican reggae artist Anthony B. The song is a reimagined version of Jacob Miller‘s “Tenement Yard.”

Anthony B and Blakk Rasta kicked off 2025 by sharing the song’s official video, which was shot in both New York (U.S.A) and Ocho Rios (Jamaica). 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.

‘R&B Nights’ In Charlotte NC

Rhythm-and-blues heavyweights Dru Hill, Jon B, Case, and Changing Faces will be taking the R&B Nights Concert to the city of Charlotte in North Carolina on Friday, January 24, 2025. The show will be at Ovens Auditorium, which is located at 2900 E Independence Boulevard.

Presented by Frankie Farr Entertainment, this event will start at 7 pm local time. Tickets and additional information are available on ticketmaster.com.

South St. Bess Splash

South St. Bess Splash, which was originally scheduled for December 29th, was postponed and will now be presented during Reggae Month, on February 22nd. This is an all-day event that will commence at 10 am with various activities for the entire family. One of the main highlights on the program is a six-side football match.

Another highly anticipated feature is the 9 pm concert that will be headlined by I-Wayne. Sativa D Black 1, Neutron, Delroy Melody, Snypa King, Ras Zukes, I Kong Legend, and many more are also on the lineup. Admission is as follows: children under 12 must pay J$500, adults are J$1,500 in the day, and J$2,500 after 6 pm. 

Kingdom Life Ministries’ 25th Anniversary With Rhoda Isabella

Jamaican gospel artist Rhoda Isabella will be in Canada next month for Kingdom Life Ministries’ 25th Anniversary. She will perform on Sunday, February 16th, at their evening banquet at Universal Event Space, 6250 Hwy 7, in Vaughan, Ontario. For tickets and additional information, visit klife.ca.

Darius Live – Album Release & Red Carpet Experience

Recording artist and producer Darius will be joined by Grammy, Stellar, Emmy, and Dove Award-winning artists for his album release and red carpet event on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. The affair is being presented in conjunction with Avenue Tampa, Inc. at Vū Tampa Bay, which is located at 2127 University Square Mall in Tampa, Florida. 

Starting at 12 pm, Darius will be supported by his friends and colleagues: Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Jonathan Nelson, B. Slade, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and others. Click here for tickets.

Rock Away Valentines Day Concert

Harmony House, in collaboration with Jammins Events, presents the Rock Away Valentine’s Day Concert. This historic show is set for the day of love, Friday, February 14, at the world-class UBS Arena in Queens, New York. 

For the first time ever, Grammy Award-winning, chart-topping artists Shaggy and Sean Paul will perform alongside the legendary king of lovers rock, Beres Hammond. Tickets for this highly-anticipated event will be available on both LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Melkam Gena Ethiopian Christmas Benefit Concert

Ethiopian Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January; as such, some members of the Rastafarian faith will present an Ethiopian Christmas Benefit Concert on Tuesday, January 7th. Hosted by Denise Isis Miller, it will take place at Skyline Levels in Kingston, Jamaica, and will feature a lineup of roots artists and musicians. 

Veteran reggae artists Mikey General and Sizzla Kalonji will headline. There will also be performances by Earl Chinna Smith, Isha Bel, Miriam Simone, T’Jean Bennett, Chakula, Kimmy Gold, Boom Dawn, Ras Takura, Keteis Oyonde, and others. 

The show will start at 5 pm, and the entrance fee at the gate is J$3,000. However, early bird tickets are still available online for J$2,500.