On Friday, April 15, AZ will perform some of his classics at Life – The Place To Be, located at 2 Lawrence Street (Saw Mill River Road and S M R Pkwy) in Ardsley, New York.
The veteran MC is inviting all his fans and supporters to come and be a part of the festivities.
Jamaican roots reggae songwriter and singer Horace Andy, in collaboration with On-U Sound, has just released 10 brand new recordings, collectively called Midnight Rocker. The album was produced by English producer Adrian Sherwood, who is the founder of On-U Sound.
From this body of work Andy‘s fans and supporters can expect superb musicianship, carefully crafted production and Horace‘s beautiful vocals. The material includes revisiting and updating a few classic Horace Andy songs, but the bulk of the tracks are brand new compositions with contemporary messages. Click here to stream and download Midnight Rocker from your preferred music platform.
Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) will host its annual Honor Awards show on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at 3pm local time. For the second year in a row the JaRIA Honor Awards will be presented in a predominantly virtual format and can be viewed via the following digital platforms: Onstage TV and PBC Jamaica.
Viewers can expect a high quality and engaging show, with musical tributes arranged by Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, Ewan D. A. Simpson, Alex Martin-Blanken, Everol Wray and Dean Fraser. Additionally, there will be performances by Hector Roots Lewis, Jah-Lil, Knixx Taylor and others.
LL Cool J is bringing Rock The Bells Festival to Queens, New York on August 6th, 2022. The hip-hop concert will feature LL Cool J, Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Lil Kim, The Diplomats (Cam’ron, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana), Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Scarface, N.O.R.E, Trina, Digable Planets and so much more.
Through this event patrons will experience LL‘s love for the rap game with performers and artists he believes have taken the culture from DJ Kool Herc‘s Sedgwick Avenue rec room to the global phenomenon we all listen and appreciate today.
The Rock The Bells Festival will donate partial proceeds to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx. The museum’s mission is to celebrate and preserve the people, artifacts and stories that echo from 1973 to today.
Recording artiste Lukie D has released a brand new love song, titled “When You Love.” Produced by Big Feet Records, the track was officially released on March 24, 2022.
“The song is about when you love a woman, how deep and hard you should love her,” the artiste explained. Showcasing his smooth vocals over an easygoing Reggae beat, the artiste has high hopes that the track will reach the ears of those who would appreciate it most.
“I hope people will understand that good Reggae songs and production are still here and have not disappeared. I also wish for those who are true love believers to follow the lyrics,” he expressed.
Having connected with the California-based label several years ago through a good friend, the singer is pleased with the high quality production that has been released.
“It was very easy working with Big Feet Records, they went about it professionally and so did I. It’s good to know that there are people out there who still want to make real good Reggae music and I will definitely work with them again,” the artiste stated.
With a style most suitably identified as Lover’s Rock, Roots and Dancehall, Lukie D throws his passion for good, wholesome music into his craft and delivers every time. Bringing an old school vibe to the present music landscape, his past releases include “Nah Give Up”, “I’m Sure”, “Take You There”, “Here I Am” and “Remember God.” In the music game for many years, the artiste has remained relevant through his lyrics that not only focus on reality but also bring feel-good vibes to listeners everywhere.
Look out for new music from Lukie D in the near future, as several projects are currently in the works.
“I am now working on an album since I haven’t released one in a while. I still don’t have a release date yet but I’m working on it,” he revealed.
“When You Love” is now available for purchase and streaming on major digital platforms.
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On Saturday, April 23rd, established dancehall singer Jah Vinci will perform at Pinyatas Lounge – 9A Chelsea Avenue – in New Kingston, Jamaica. The event – dubbed WOW Ultra Premium Party – is being presented jointly by Yess!! Productions and Oh Canada.
In addition to Jah Vinci‘s set there will also be performances from Canadian dancehall artists Eyesus, Sample King and Dyani. Admission fee is $1,500 JMD.
Now that the 2022 Grammys is behind us the focus has shifted to the upcoming JUNO Awards, Canada’s equivalent. It will be held on Sunday, May 15th at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Ontario.
The ‘Contemporary Christian / Gospel Album Of The Year’ nominees are: Jennifer Lewin (Songs of the Lord), Kevin Adams & Voices Of Praise (For the Kingdom), Manic Drive (Vol 1), Movement Worship (Moment) and The Color (No Greater Love).
