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Catch Coolio Live At The Holding Company On Feb. 4th (@Coolio @thc15021)

On Friday, February 4th, 90s rap star Coolio will perform at The Holding Company (located at 5046 Newport Avenue) in San Diego, California.

A small number of VIP patrons will be given the opportunity to meet and greet the Gangsta’s Paradise star. Click here for additional information.

Rhoda Isabella Will Join Amelia Edwards & Gavin McDonald On “My Prison Break Series” This Saturday

Resurrected Garvey Ministries will host the 2nd installment of the My Prison Break Series this Saturday, January 29th, at Boulevard Baptist Church (2 Washington Blvd.) in Kingston 20. It will be hosted by founder Stacy-Ann ‘Resurrected’ Garvey and her team.

Although this is an in-person event, it will also stream live online via YouTube and zoom. Attendees will be blessed by powerful speakers, emcees and musical artists. Confirmed performers are: Rhoda Isabella Will, Amelia Edwards and Gavin McDonald. Click here for more info.

Prezident Brown Performs At The Holding Company In San Diego This Friday (@PrezidentBrown)

This Friday, January 28, roots-reggae artist Prezident Brown will perform at The Holding Company, located at 5046 Newport Avenue in San Diego, California.

He will be joined by Doah’s Daydream and The Shore Break on the venue’s 1st floor for a night of consciousness live music. Starting time is 7pm and there is an entrance fee of $25 USD.

Catch Leela James Live In Birmingham On Feb. 14 (@LeelaJames)

R&B and soul singer Leela James will be at Iron City – 513 22nd St S – in Birmingham, Alabama on valentine’s day.

She is expected to deliver an intimate and up-close performance of all her hits: Fall For You, Complicated and Don’t Want You Back; to name a few. Starting time is 7:30pm CST. Tickets can be purchased via eventbrite.

Mix Reviews On Lutan Fyah’s New Video “Bad Girl, Good To Me”

A few days ago veteran reggae artist Lutan Fyah shared the official video for his latest single, Bad Girl, Good To Me. All his fans and supporters are loving the song and sees it as another potential hit for the Jamaican sing-jay. However, there are a few people who are expressing concern at some of the images displayed in the official video.

Because of the song’s lyrical content – which is all about him (Lutan Fyah) being with a bad girl – the director created visuals that showed women in a demeaning manner. This is according to persons in the Rasta community. If you have not yet seen the clip, click here or on the image above to check it out so that you can form your own opinion.

Rod Wave Reminisces On “Cold December” (@rodwave)

Singer, songwriter and producer Rod Wave must have had an extra Cold December, because he has just released a song saying the same.

On January 17th he shared a two-track EP titled Cold December. On the very same day he uploaded the official video for the project’s title track and lead single. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Capleton Is Still Up & Running (@capletonmusic)

A lot has changed in the music industry as a result of the corona virus pandemic. Most performers are unable to accept bookings because of the very real possibility of cancellation and the uncertainty surrounding turnout.

While some artists have decided to sit out the pandemic, others have simply adopted to the new norm by amending their overall strategy. One such artist is dancehall deejay Capleton. Though he is not doing nearly as much shows as he was before covid-19, King Shango remains very active in the business by consistently sharing new content.

His latest is an inspirational record titled Rise & Shine (done for Sponge Music). It was published on January 21st along with its official video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.