At the end of May, British veteran dancehall artist Macka B released a very powerful song and video, dubbed My Father’s People. The song is literally five-minutes of accurate historical information about black leaders from the past, and it’s all presented on a bouncy reggae rhythm.
The video brings the song’s message to life by showing pictures of all the leaders as they are being discussed. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Trap music, the subgenre of hip-hop which was originated in the Southern United States in the nineties, is usually all about gangs and drugs. That is until recording artist King Jazzy, who is active in the reggae / dancehall industry, released his now trending single Trap Betty Baby.
Having grown up in two countries and multiple cities: Harlem and Miami, as well as the Caribbean island of Jamaica, Jazzy approaches trap music from a unique perspective. As oppose to doing what is normally done, he made a love song on a trap beat by blending genuine romance with the realities of street life. The combination resulted in another form of the genre that he and his team are now calling Trap Love.
As a part of the worldwide promo campaign for Trap Betty Baby, Jazzy introduced the record to Jamaican radio DJs, who all seem to be gravitating towards it. As such, it has been added to the playlists of several known selectors, who are describing the track as laidback, smooth and sexy.
Trap Betty Baby was produced by King Jazzy and was released on the Electric Sticky imprint at the beginning of April.
The visuals for Stand Up & Do This Alone, which is performed by Teflon and Turbulence, is out now! The song is featured on Teflon‘s twenty-one track album, Years a Pain, that was released in March.
On the record both men outline their position on the covid-19 pandemic, the Christian church and other topics. Click here or on the image above to check out the video.
Canadian recording artist Adrian Prince has teamed up with both DJ Nicholas and Dobson Music on a new Caribbean flavored gospel track titled Change. The song, which was officially released at the end of May, is all about the importance of changing our hearts and minds so that we can honestly serve the Lord.
Click here to stream and download Change from your preferred music platform.
Live music is back in London! On Sunday, June 27th, David Rodigan and The Outlook Orchestra will be joined by some top-tier musical acts for an evening of live reggae music. Patrons will be treated to performances from: Freddie McGregor, Horace Andy, Bitty McLean, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Yolanda Brown, Channel One Sound-system, Norman Jay MBE and Don Letts.
This event, which is a part of England’s Heritage Live Concert series, will be held at Kenwood House in Hampstead Heath, London. Click here for tickets.
This Sunday, June 6th, Television Jamaica will present the Higher Praise Gospel Show, with performances from Rondell Positive, Petra Kaye, Kevin Heath and Levy’s Heritage.
They are are inviting everyone to join them via zoom from 5:30 to 7 PM local time. The zoom meeting id number is: 863 5811 6439 and the passcode is: TVJPRAISE. All are invited.
Congolese singer, rapper and composer Gims has just released a new twenty-seven track album, titled “Les Vestiges Du Fléau.” The French artist, who now resides between France and Morocco, is known and loved internationally for his extraordinary vocal prowess.
On the same day that the album was released, Gims also shared the video for Only You, a collaboration done with Dhurata Dora, that is also featured on the LP. Click here or on the image above to watch the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.
