On Sunday, January 19th, popular selector / producer Karim Hype will be celebrating his birthday at an event dubbed Livity. It will be held at 380 NE 59 Street in Miami, Florida.
Hosts for the evening are dancehall artists Agent Sasco and Kranium; with music by Landmark Sound, Don Hot, Juxxy Fire and Polish from New York.
Jamaican recording artist Koffee, who literally had the music industry caught up in her rapture last year, kicks off 2020 on a high note. She has been added to the lineup of the Vewtopia Music Festival, which will be held at Marlins Park (501 Marlins Way) in Miami, Florida from January 31st to February 1st.
Koffee will share the stage with Cardi B, Burna Boy, Jeremih, DJ Khaled, Afro B and many more.
After 12 years of activity within the music industry, and having established themselves as one of the most active DJ collectives in Switzerland, Little Lion Sound is set to release their first album on January 10th. The project is a result of their collaboration with some of the greatest figures in contemporary Reggae and Dancehall around the world.
“In The Game,” which is performed by popular Jamaican dancehall artist Capleton, is one of the songs featured on the upcoming album. Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.
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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