Reggae dancehall artist Peppery uses ancient cliché to reinforce self-love in forthcoming single “Tall Dark and Handsome.” The song tackles racial prejudice and discusses skin bleaching with an edutaining approach – for clarity, that’s entertaining while educating at the same time. Listen below: https://soundcloud.com/peppery/peppery-tall-dark-and-handsome
Lt. Stitchie performing live at Voxhall in Aarhus
Lt. Stitchie is back in Jamaica after completing an approximately six week tour in Europe. He made appearances in several cities, namely: Vienna, Salzburg, Paris, Aarhus, Odense, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Regretfully, a few shows were cancelled due to breaches made by promoters. None the less, all persons involved in the planning and execution of the tour, believes it was very victorious. The tour was hosted by Jam Link Intl. a cultural association based in Denmark.
Now that he is back on the island, Stitchie is hoping to shoot two music videos, one for “undisputed,” a newly released single on the Life 101 Riddim by Blakkwuman22 Music and “nuh tek nuh talk,” a track produced by Hit Matic Records. Following the production of both videos he will head to the United States for several shows with Lady Saw.
Listen to “undisputed” www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIWnSbUaCMo
Listen to “nuh tek nuh talk” www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkgVYijVdoI
Punch Fest 2016 is a first time event on the Jamaican Easter calendar. It’s a reggae extravaganza which will feature an icon but will also be a live performance platform for a kaleidoscope of reggae’s rising stars. Punch Fest takes place on Saturday March 26 at the V Club in Independence City
This year’s featured icon is reggae’s hit machine Sizzla Kalonji who is currently holding down the number #3 slot on Billboard Magazine’s Top Reggae Albums chart with his critically acclaimed album 876. Sizzla brings to the table an impressive catalogue of hit singles and albums, and his output of nearly six dozen albums is considered prodigious by even the most seasoned industry insiders and producers. At Punch Fest, Sizzla will perform many of his classic hit songs alongside newer cuts from the 876 album.
Here is the latest video from Jamaican dancehall artist Blak Ryno. The video is for the track “Motive” which is featured on the “Conquer The Moment” Project by Billboard Producer Ricky Blaze. The video was shot in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York and it was directed by Clifford Harry & Ricky Blaze
Anthony B
On the weekend of August 4-7, the non-profit Mateel Community Center will present the 32nd edition of one of the world’s iconic festival experiences, Reggae On The River. Set on the banks of the majestic Eel River and delivering the best in reggae and world music to the hills of Humboldt County, CA since 1984, the 2016 event will offer the next chapter in the ROTR legacy with global luminaries…
Sizzla Kalonji & The Fire House Band – KRANIUM & Agent Sasco – Anthony B – Protoje & The Indiggnation Band – Soul Syndicate Reunion featuring Mad Professor with Big Youth, Randy Valentine, Marty Dread, Earl Zero – Mbongwana Star – King Yellowman – Million Stylez – Jesse Royal – Fatoumata Diawara – Gappy Ranks – Sister Carol – Ziggi Recado – House Of Shem – Jah9 & The Dub Treatment – No Maddz – Keznamdi – Locos Por Juana – New Kingston – Mr. Williamz – Addis Pablo – Democratoz – Newen Afrobeat – Jah Sun – Lion D – Dubtonic Kru – Meleku – The I-Deals – Bayonics – 7th Generation Rise – The Dubba Dubs – The Overtakers – with more TBA- including DJs, soundsystems, and guest artists, plus the acoustic sounds of Jamaica’s The Overtakers to nice things up in the campground!
The event will also showcase more than 60 vending/ non-profit booths, a lively KidLandia, and the camping, community, and irie vibes that made Reggae On The River famous.
Terro Melody, an emerging artist from St. Ann, Jamaica, has just released “Nothing Na Gwaan Fi Di Poor,” a song he hopes will capture the attention of Jamaica’s leaders.
After spending years performing at Clubs, Hotels, Dances and Festivals right across the island, Terro Melody struck a deal with P.K.W Entertainment Productions in 2015, and has been in the studio working ever since. In light of the recent elections, Terro and his team thought it prudent to share his latest recording, “Nothing Na Gwaan Fi Di Poor.”
The song was written and arranged by Terro Melody around October/November, 2015. The rhythm production was done at Anchor studio while the mixing took place at Cell Block. When asked what inspired the song, Terro said “whenever I ask someone, regardless if they are in Jamaica or overseas, how they are doing, the answer is almost always, nothing naa gwaan”
Henzel Clarke (head of Jam Link Intl. Association)
After a powerful presentation at February’s edition of Reggae Link Up, Jam Link International, the association responsible for the show, took time out to thank the patrons who supported the event. On their facebook page, they posted the following:
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in Reggae Link Up at Voxhall this Saturday. Thank you for coming from near and far bringing good vibz to the party. We at Jam Link truly appreciate the positive feedback and welcome suggestions in how to be even better next time. We promise to continue delivering good Reggae Experiences in a cozy atmosphere and put Aarhus on the map as the Reggae Capital of Scandinavia.
DJ Tiger Moth
DJ Riddim Fex
Kali-Ma Sound & Crew
Touch of Africa Dancers & Mama Essi
Pearl
Shaq Don
LAPPA LUMA MUSIC WORLD
Mwakenya
More Fyah Band & Pops Jabu
KAKA DK
Lt. Stitchie
Henry Bæk (GAFFA)
RIU (Aarhus Global Media)
Maria Jackson Entertainment
Christa (Driver & Runner)
Morten Korslund (Photographer)
Steve Muganji GoodnessPhoto.com)
Thomas Graphics
VoxHall (Staff, Sound Tech, Bartenders & Security)
Love and thoughts to Lise Ranks who unfortunately was unable to perform due to sudden death in the nearest family.
Check out our future events:
Reggae Linkup Every last Saturday at Casa Carola
Lee Scratch Perry April 12 Voxhall
Aarhus Reggae Festival 23.-24. Sept 2016 – September to Remember!
Honour
JAM LINK INTL CREW
Henzel, Anne, Winston,Shelly-Ann
Watch Highlights from February’s Reggae Link Up here:
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