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Lupe Fiasco’s Dec. 29 Concert Will Be Streamed Live Globally (@LupeFiasco @dreamstagelive)

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Lupe Fiasco, who is currently doing the Food & Liquor tour, is making it known that as a consequence of shows being sold out quickly he will be streaming his December 29th concert live for fans who will not be able to see him in person.

The December 29th show will be at Brooklyn Steel, a 1800-capacity music venue in Brooklyn, New York. The performance, which will be supported by a full backing band, will broadcast in real time via Dreamstage. Get tickets and details here.

Macy Gray To Do 3 Back To Back Dates In New York At The End Of December (@IridiumNYC @MacyGraysLife)

R&B and soul singer / songwriter Macy Gray has just announced that she will be doing three back to back concerts starting on the December 30th and ending on January 1st at the Iridium – 1650 Broadway – in New York.

Gray will be supported by her band, The California Jet Club. Click here for tickets and to get additional information about this event.

Problem Child & Motto Will Perform Live In Toronto On Jan. 15

After not being able to gather and party for almost two years, soca addicts in Toronto are being treated to the Madd People Fete at the beginning of 2022. It will take place on Saturday, January 15 at Krave Banquet Hall, which is located at 55 Nugget Avenue in Scarborough, Ontario.

In addition to having music provided by some of Toronto’s top DJs, patrons will also get to see live performances from both Problem Child and Motto. Starting time is 10pm and there is a strict no mask, no entry policy. Click here to buy tickets.

Kick Off The New Year With Inner Circle & The Wailers (@BadBoysOfReggae @TheWailers)

Reggae lovers in and around the city of Miami are encouraged to ring in the new year with live reggae music performed by two of the genres biggest bands: The Wailers and Inner Circle.

Both groups will be jamming at Oasis Wynwood – Miami’s newest concert venue – on Sunday, January 2nd. The event, which is aptly dubbed Reggae Jam, is being presented by both Inner Circle and Dubwise Miami. Click here to purchase tickets and for additional information.

Bugle & Nation Boss Share Their “Experience” In New Video (@BugleAn9ted @1NationBoss)

Since his official entrance into the reggae-dancehall industry in the year 2000, righteous recording artist Bugle has garnered a lot of knowledge, not just about the business, but about life on a whole.

It is because of this vast experience that he has been able to stay at the forefront in Jamaica’s crowded music industry. His staying power is evident in the successful release of his 4th studio album, Toxicity – shared on October 22nd, 2021.

As he and his team continue to promote the aforementioned LP, they have just published the official video for track number seven, Experience, which is done with emerging artist Nation Boss. Click here or on the image above to watch the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.

New Reggae Release From Anthony B “Not Giving Up” (@anthonybreggae)

On new music Friday (December 10th) Anthony B, by way of Emudio Records, released Not Giving Up. The motivational reggae track is all about his staying power, not just in music but in life on a whole.

Not Giving Up can be streamed and downloaded from all music platforms including Apple Music and Amazon Music.

The Reggae Community In Mourning After The Passing Of Robbie Shakespeare

On Wednesday December 8th, 2021, Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare, who is publicly known as Robbie Shakespeare, passed away following kidney surgery in Florida. Although the beloved bassist has been ill for some time prior to his death, the news of his passing has shook the reggae community, leaving everyone in mourning.

The 68 year-old, who was one half of the legendary music duo Sly & Robbie, not only contributed to reggae music, he also played on albums by rock stars such as Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger.