The organizer’s of Jamaica’s biggest culture festival, Rebel Salute, have shared the full lineup for 2020. The event will take place on Friday, January 17th and Saturday, January 18th at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in St. Ann.
Confirmed artists include: Moses Davis (Beenie Man), Richie Spice, Lady G, Mortimer, Jesse Royal, I Wayne, Steel Pulse, Leroy Sibbles, Kenyatta Hill, Terry Linen, Rhoda Isabella, Mikey Spice, Singing Melody, Queen Omega, Louie Culture, and that is just to name a few.
Dancehall/Reggae recording artist Johnny Smooth started out singing in church, mostly as a solo vocalist, and at times as a member of the choir. Back then he was called Johnny Cool, which was later changed to Johnny Smooth because audiences said his vocal delivery was very smooth, plus there was already a singer with the name Johnny Cool.
In addition to performing in church, Smooth was also very popular in his community, singing on the local sound systems and later with established roots artist Courtney Melody. Once he started doing dubplates he stepped up his game and entered several Tastee Talent Contest competitions, earning as close as fourth place.
Determined to keep his name out there, Smooth participated in the Guinness Road Show contest and did very well. That earned him an opportunity to perform on the Reggae Sun Splash stage. After a good reception on Sun Splash, Johnny Smooth did a number of cover songs. He eventually started creating original tracks as his popularity grew.
Alas, his work in the private sector, which kept him very busy, pulled him away from music for a long while. However, he is now ready to re-enter the industry with his powerful new single “Lightning & Thunder.” Johnny Smooth is now working with talented producer and songwriter Michael Reynolds, who is the CEO and owner of Sekimhaj Records. Reynolds is also the author behind Johnny‘s new release.
The Turf president Busy Signal heads to Atlanta to share his new Billboard charting album “Parts of the Puzzle” on Saturday, January 18th. He will perform all his past and present hits at the Horizons Events Center (4990 Jimmy Carter Blvd.) in Norcross, Georgia. This is an elegant upscale environment that will give patrons an up close and personal experience.
Ticket price starts at $20 USD and goes all the way up to $50 USD. Doors will open at 9:00 PM.
A few days ago Tarrus Riley shared the official video for his song “Just Love,” which is featured on his latest EP B.L.E.M (Blending Life’s Experiences Musically). The heart-warming visuals completely compliments the song’s lyrical content, lamenting on the fact that all we really do need is love.
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On December 13th, dancehall recording artist Jahmiel shared the official video for his trending single “Money Money.” The song, which was released in November, is featured on the popular Aircraft Riddim, produced by Chimney Records.
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Known for releasing several hit songs (Big tings a gwaan, Sexy Kerry, Dapper and many more) with his group member Daddy Screw, on the Madhouse Records label in the nineties, veteran dancehall singer Donovan Steele is now making a come back!
He recently recorded and shared a new record titled “Round Yah,” in which he highlights a lot of the problems going on in Jamaica (and the world), while simultaneously asking God to intervene. The very powerful track was written and produced by Michael Reynolds for Sekimhaj Records.
Appleton Estate will be closing off their Signature Nights series with a massive live band show featuring Agent Sasco, Beenie Man and Romain Virgo. It all goes down on Thursday, December 19th at Sharkies Seafood Restaurant in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica.
The show is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM local time and there is a $2,000 JMD entrance fee.
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