This Thursday, August 19, Talib Kweli will do a set at the Round Rock Tavern (113 West Main Street) in Round Rock, Texas. He will be supported by emerging singer-songwriter Kydd Jones and the Austin based musical movement, Riders Against the Storm.
Tickets for this event starts at $15 USD and are available via eventbrite.
A few days ago Gramps Morgan, the Jamaican singer, instrumentalist and producer, who is also a member of the reggae band Morgan Heritage, released the visuals for If You’re Looking For Me. The song is featured on Gramps‘ just released fifteen-track album Positive Vibration.
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Trinidadian reggae artist Queen Omega, who is known worldwide for her powerful vocals, has announced that she will be releasing an EP in the Fall. The project, which is titled Stars Align, was conceptualized by Queen with the support of fellow Trini sound engineer / producer Noble.
Omega will be giving her fans and supporters a taste of the EP this Friday, August 20th, by sharing the lead single, Natural. The audio will be accompanied by the official video, set to premiere at approximately 8 PM EST on the same day.
At the end of August Reggae Vibes Music will release the Rock All Riddim, a thirteen-track reggae compilation featuring some of the most respected artists in the reggae-dancehall industry.
The project will have new music from Sizzla Kalonji, Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Bescenta, Fiyaneer, Richie Spice, Anthony B, Dreama, Powerman, Snatcha Lion, Kendallaz and Rufftop Rock I.
The lead single, Get Out A Babylon System, which is performed by Sizzla, was made public last week and has been getting nothing but positive reviews, particularly from music critics. As he is known to do, Kalonji delivers a strong message to the youths, advising them to become independent and self reliant. Hence the title, Get Out A Babylon System.
On Saturday, August 28th, several established reggae artists and musicians will come together for a night of roots music at Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California. The lineup includes The Gladiators, Droop Lion, Andrew Bees of Black Uhuru and King Hopeton.
Patrons should know that effective immediately the management at Moe’s Allley have updated their safety measures and require proof of vaccination for entry to all their shows. Masks will also be required when indoors.
Cypress Hill, the debut album by SoCal bred rap group, was released by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records on August 13, 1991. The album was critically and commercially successful, proving to be a major milestone for the group. Receiving heavy air-play on urban and college radio helped the album’s popularity and ultimately the album went DOUBLE PLATINUM in the U.S. with over 2 million units sold.
Get On Down is releasing an exclusive limited edition 30th Anniversary box set containing the full album spread across six 7-inch singles, presented in a hardcover casebook with built-in sleeves, plus an 80-page booklet of liner notes containing anecdotes from the members of Cypress Hill, lyrics, press clippings and rare photos provided by the group, all housed in a premium outer slipcase, and debossed with the popular Cypress Hill logo in metallic red foil. Limited to 2,000 copies.
Get On Down is also releasing a limited edition 2LP Red and Black Galaxy Effect colored vinyl version of Cypress Hill (30th Anniversary) with three additional bonus tracks, housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket with liner notes and including a numbered OBI strip. Limited to 1,991 copies.
Rasta At Shasta Music & Camping Festival is scheduled for August 26 through August 28 at the Shastice Park (800 Rockfellow Drive) in Northern California. The family friendly event will feature a kid’s fun zone, yoga and sound healing workshops, camping and of course live music.
The musical entertainment will be provided by Prezident Brown, Don Carlos, Arise Roots, Pato Banton, The Movement, Artikal Sound System, Reggae Angels, El Dusty DJ, Christafari, Jah Warrior Shelter HiFi and many more. Get tickets here.
