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King Yellowman & I-Octane Confirmed For Nola Reggae Fest 2024

The 5th annual Nola Reggae Festival will be three days of roots music, reggae culture, and mouth-watering food. It will be held at the Congo Square (701 North Rampart Street) in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 25th, 26th, and 27th.

Headlining acts are reggae legend King Yellowman and dancehall heavyweight I-Octane. Other performers on the lineup are Ha Sizzle, Dem Roots, Denisia, Jaican, RikJam, TBC Brass Band, Higher Heights, Nkiruka, Wippa Demus, and that is just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, click here.

Have You Seen Kurtiouss’ Latest Video “This Love For You”?

Ricardo Wray, known professionally as Kurtiouss, is a talented singer, songwriter, and lyrical deejay from Hesse Cassel in St. Ann, Jamaica, who now resides in the United States. He recently released the official video for his single “This Love For You.”

“This Love For You” is featured on the highly acclaimed “Natural Vibes Riddim,” a reggae compilation produced by Reggae Vibes Music that includes notable artists such as BusySignal, Jah Cure, Turbulence, and many others. The music video was skillfully directed by Darren Grant of Big Brother Production and was filmed in mid-July in the picturesque coastal town of Lucea, situated between Negril and Montego Bay.

Kurtiouss has expressed great enthusiasm regarding the reception of this song: “It has been doing pretty good; it’s been getting a lot of support and good feedback from people around the world.” He notes that this project has significantly advanced his career due to its production quality and extensive promotional efforts.

Currently gaining traction on various reggae radio stations across several African countries, Kurtiouss‘ team is diligently working towards securing airtime for the video on African television. If you have not yet seen the clip, it can be viewed on both Reggae Vibes Music and KurtioussYouTube channels.

Spend An Intimate Evening With Talib Kweli In Oakland

Hip-Hop MC Talib Kweli will take his thought-provoking lyrics and powerful social commentary to The Continental Club (1658 12th Street) in Oakland, California, on October 16. Kweli has consistently pushed the boundaries of rap while fostering meaningful connections with his listeners.

He will be joined on stage by two extraordinary artists: Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell. Skyzoo is known for his intricate wordplay and vivid storytelling, while Landon Wordswell brings his unique lyrical style and engaging performances to the mix. The evening will be supported by Bay Area DJ William Stokes, who is renowned for his deep connection to the local music scene. Click here for tickets.

Sinmidele Will Be Releasing Her Debut Album On Oct. 18

Fans and supporters of Sinmidele will be thrilled to learn that she will be releasing her very first album on October 18, 2024. Unfortunately, not much is known about the project as it relates to the number of tracks and whether or not there will be any collaborations. However, what we do know is that it will be called “Perfect Union.” 

Sinmidele, whose real name is Sinmidele Ayodeji, is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter with a natural flair for music. Her music career took off after the release of the single “Amen Amen,” which showcased her soulful and uplifting sound and gained her a loyal fan base in Nigeria and beyond.

Mikey General Confirmed For ‘Rise Reggae’ In Barbados

Veteran reggae artist Mikey General will join his longtime friend and music colleague Luciano at the forthcoming Rise Reggae concert in Barbados. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, the event will also feature performances by Gyptian, Tarrus Riley, and legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser.

Mikey General is a British-born Jamaica-based singer-songwriter who has given us hits like “Father God Almighty,” “Sinners,” “Deh Pon Dem,” and many more. In the early 90s, he, along with Luciano, Shadowman, Jesse Jenda, Ragnum Poyser, and a young Sizzla Kalonji, were all recognized as members of the Exterminator Crew because they were recording for Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell’s Exterminator label.

Fast forward to 2024, and Mikey General, who is a committed Rastafarian, is still actively delivering faith-based music and socially conscious content. A couple of his more recent releases that have gained traction are “Redemption,” a collaboration done with Luciano for Dub-Stuy Records, and “Up & At Them,” voiced on the “Survive Riddim” for Blakkwuman22 Music.

Rise Reggae will be held at Kensington Oval (3WS Theatre), which is located in Bridgetown. 

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Gramps Morgan Drops New Visuals “All About Love”

Jamaican-American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Gramps Morgan has just released the official video for “All About Love.” The song is featured on his 2021 album, “Positive Vibration,” which was shared on the Halo Entertainment Group label.

The music video for “All About Love” was uploaded to Morgan‘s YouTube channel on September 26th. 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.

Port Royal Seafood Festival 2024

On Sunday, October 20th, the annual Port Royal Seafood Festival will be staged at the Grand Hotel Excelsior on Port Royal Main Road. This is a family affair that will run from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be rides, prizes, a harbor boat tour, lots of seafood, and of course live entertainment. 

Confirmed performers are Nigy Boy, Capleton, Carey Sayles, and Armanii. General admission before 5:00 p.m. is J$2,000, while after 5:00 p.m. it will be J$2,500; children under 12 years old will be allowed free entrance.