Towards the end of 2020, international recording artist Tarrus Riley partnered with Chimney Records on a new single titled “EZ Nuh.” The dancehall track shows the singer’s versatility, as he is known mostly for his roots reggae and lover’s-rock tunes.
Yesterday – January 13th – Riley uploaded the song’s official video to his YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out.
As he continues to promote his 2020 “Immaculate” mixtape, recording artist Kabaka Pyramid is sharing another video from that project. A few hours ago he released the visuals for “Ready,” a hardcore dancehall track done with the European production team Jugglerz.
Click here or on the image above to check out this stunning clip and remember to like, comment and share.
In October 2020, While many of us were focused on the global pandemic, two Jamaican-American selectors: Garfield Lewin aka DJ Kool G and DJ Matches, were busy laying the foundation for their new record label, Innovation Muzik. The company, which will be laser focused on creating high quality reggae and dancehall music, though operating primarily out of the U.S., will work with known and respected Jamaican artists, producers and musicians.
Both men are approaching this new venture with the belief that by partnering their unique strengths they will make Innovation Muzik a force to be reckoned with. Their very first project will be a Tarrus Riley single, titled “Be Great,” that’s scheduled for release later this month. It will be followed by a full rhythm-driven project that will feature top-tier artists like Queen Ifrica, Luciano and a host of others.
As someone who is credited for breaking records for artists like T Pain, Pitbull, Eminem, Trick Daddy, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Flo-rida, DJ Khaled and others, DJ Kool G is hoping he can transfer that energy to the songs on his label. For his part, DJ Matches, who has a strong work ethic and a can-do approach to everything, is very optimistic about the upcoming projects on Innovation Muzik.
After what can only be considered an unpredictable year, Karamanti is kicking off 2021 with the release of a new afrobeat single, titled “Mi Nuh Bow.” Last year, once it became clear that we were in a pandemic, the lyricist decided to abandoned all plans to create and release new music. She instead focused on completing projects already started, and “Mi Nuh Bow” falls in that category.
It was recorded some time ago at Anchor Recording Studio in Kingston, Jamaica by engineer Delroy ‘Fatta’ Pottinger, and later mixed and mastered by Donald ‘Tixie’ Dixon in Miami, Florida.
As she tends to do on most of her tracks, Karamanti once again reaffirms her position as a conscious recording artist who is determined to remain steadfast in her faith and positive lifestyle. On a bouncy afrobeat rhythm – which was created by Zimbabwean singer Teban Cee – she chants:
“Karamanti mi nuh bow no no
I and I never go down oh no
God pickney a no clown no no
Mi dem cannot push around oh no”
“Mi Nuh Bow” is on Karamanti’s own Blakkwuman22 Music label.
Towards the end of 2020 reggae-dancehall lyricist Kabaka Pyramid partnered with Brooklyn sound-system, Federation Sound, to release the “Immaculate” mixtape. The fourteen-track compilation features several previously released songs, as well as some new music.
Yesterday – January 6th – Kabaka shared the visuals for one of the songs from that mix. Click here or on the image above to watch the official video for “Freestyle,” one of the newer tunes on the project.
We have been hearing rumors of an upcoming album from Bling Dawg for a while now. The chatter started around the time his reggae single, “God Is Amazing,” began to trend. Maria Jackson Magazine can now confirm that barring some unforeseen circumstances, that album, which is to be titled “Elevate,” will definitely be released this year (2021).
It goes without saying that we will share more information about this record as they become available to us.
Philly MC Cassidy, who many hip-hop lovers agree is one of the most underrated lyricist in the rap industry, has just released a new single titled “In My Bag.” The hard hitting record is a collaboration done with Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man.
On the track, both men lament on their abilities to engage women and make money. Though these subject matters are very cliché in the hip-hop world, it is the way in which the lyrics were delivered that makes “In My Bag” outstanding. On what is considered an authentic hip-hop beat – produced by Platinum Camp Records – Cassidy kicks off the song with the catchy hook: “I’m in my bag watch me; are you in your bag copy.” He then goes into his verse, repeats the chorus and then makes way for Beenie Man.
Special attention must be paid to Beenie Man‘s verse, as it’s not often that a Jamaican dancehall artist gets invited on a hip-hop project and is either able to stand next to his host lyrically, or even out-do him. Beenie Man definitely showed why he is branded as the dancehall king on this rap record.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 