Canadian R&B Artist JRDN Enters The Dancehall Space with “Hold Tight”

JRDN, the award-winning R&B artist hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, has recently ventured into the dancehall genre with his single, “Hold Tight.” This marks a notable departure for the singer, known for his Gold-certified hits “U Can Have It All” and “Like Magic” from his 2010 debut album, IAMJRDN“Like Magic” earned JRDN the 2012 SOCAN Urban Music Award and reached the top spot on both Much and MuchMore Music video charts. In the same year, he received nominations for New Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the JUNO Awards.

Following a short break, JRDN collaborated with various producers on diverse projects. One such collaboration led to “Hold Tight,” produced by Canadian dancehall label 7 Gate Record on their Paradise Riddim. Despite his established R&B background, JRDN‘s performance on “Hold Tight” is a standout, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.

“Hold Tight” infuses dancehall with elements of Caribbean pop. Lyrically, the song explores JRDN‘s infatuation with a woman he meets in a nightclub. The lyrics tell a story of immediate connection and a desire for a deeper relationship.

“Hold Tight,” along with the other tracks on the Paradise Riddim, is available for download on major platforms including iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “HOLD TIGHT”

Catch The Great Man Jahmiel Live In Long Island Next Month

RLR, in association with DJ Odane876 Entertainment, will present trending dancehall star Jahmiel live in concert for the first time in Long Island on May 3rd. The event is being called ‘U Me Luv,’ a moniker inspired by Jahmiel‘s 2017 hit with the same name.

The sing-jay will perform at Prestige Palace, which is located at 40 West Merrick Road, in Freeport, New York, approximately 20 miles from Long Island. He will be supported by Camouflage Sound, Shatta Criss, and Fire-Lex Sound. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Watch The Official Video For Mr. Vegas & Etana’s Thought Provoking Tune “Trapped”

There is a lot of buzz around Mr. Vegas and Etana‘s newly released single “Trapped,” which went live on streaming platforms on March 28th. The record shines a light on irresponsible mothers, specifically those who choose companionship over what’s best for their kids. 

The equally compelling official video, produced by Jaywill aka Game Over, premiered on YouTube on April 7th. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Bounty, Beenie & Sizzla Confirmed For Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2025

Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is one of the few major multi-genre, annual, live music events in the Caribbean. This year it will run from April 30th to May 11th at various locations on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia.

Musical styles that will be presented include soca, reggae-dancehall, gospel, rhythm-and-blues, country, soul, afrobeat, world music, funk, gospel, and of course, jazz.

Three of Jamaica’s most esteemed artists—Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Sizzla Kalonji—are confirmed and will perform. Sizzla‘s set will be on opening night, April 30th, at Mindoo Philip Park in Castries, while Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are scheduled for Friday, May 9th, at the Pigeon Island National Landmark in Gros Islet.

Former Gaza Empire Member Avalanche Now A Minister Of The Gospel

After spending approximately 9 years as a member of Vybz Kartel‘s Gaza Empire, where he remembers being told not to mention God in his songs, running from gunshots during a shootout, and having other negative and distasteful experiences, recording artist Avalanche stayed faithful to the crew even while Kartel was in jail.

By the time Kartel was arrested in 2011, Avalanche—whose real name is Paul Clarke—had migrated to the United States. It was while living there and still an active participant in the Gaza Empire that he got a message from God instructing him to change his life. Having always been a believer, despite how he was living, that instruction led to him almost immediately getting baptized and doing a complete 180 with his life. 

Fast-forward to 2025, and Prophet Paul, the moniker he now uses, is ready to unleash his first single as a gospel-dancehall artist. The song, titled “Open Door,” will be available on streaming platforms in a matter of days, but Paul and his team are sending exclusive copies to members of the media (and DJs) now. 

It should be noted that although Avalanche now goes by Prophet Paul and he’s no longer involved in secular music, he is still lyrically gifted and even more fiery than he was before.

Have You Heard Kiprich’s Latest Single “God Pickney”?

Recently, dancehall recording artist Kiprich was charged by the Jamaica Constabulary Force for the use of audio and audiovisual communication to promote criminal activity. He is now out on bail and should be back in court sometime in May of this year.

While he awaits the new court hearing, the deejay is responding to the unfortunate situation via his music. In mid-February, he shared a timely inspirational track called “God Pickney.” If you have not yet heard it, click here or on the image above to check out the official video, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Celebrate Mother’s Day With King Beenie Man In Stockbridge, GA

Twilight Productions 2 will be hosting a special Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday, May 11th, at VyStar Amphitheater at The Bridge (4650 N. Henry Drive) in Stockbridge, Georgia, starting at 6:30pm local time.

It will be headlined by the dancehall king Beenie Man, with special guest selectors DJ Chigga and DJ Mix Master David. Tickets can be purchased on freshtix.com.