Hezron, one of Jamaica’s most underrated singers, has been confirmed for the Kwanzaa Yawd Niceness concert on December 31^st at Ellis Estate, Sherwood Forest in Portland, Jamaica.

Several years ago, Hezron began unleashing a series of hit singles that instantly garnered serious attention within the global reggae music industry. Singles such as “So In Love,” “All Woman,” “Can’t Come Between” and so much more. The songs made significant impact on quite a few international and local charts.

Hezron can be defined as one of the most charismatic, consistent and chart topping reggae artiste around. His determination, persistence, and discipline in staying true to who he is as an artiste is steadily taking him to that pinnacle, where he deserves to be.

Also on the lineup for Kwanzaa Yawd Niceness is reggae veteran, Mikey General as well as fast rising female artist, Karamanti, Digicel’s Rising Star, T-Rizzy, Tolerance and Jemineye. In addition to live performances, there will also be Poetry Reading, Story Telling, Prizes and Surprises; most importantly, the promoter – Grow Youth Universal – is not charging an entrance fee and of course, all are invited.

All aboard the Love And Harmony Cruise 2017! 5 Days and 4 Nights (Feb. 27 – March 3, 2017) aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line x Norwegian Pearl from the Port of Miami to Ocho Rios, Jamaica all while on board with Reggae Ambassadors THIRD WORLD, the King of Lovers Rock, Beres Hammond, the Dancehall Emperer, Shabba Ranks, LUST – Singing Melody, Tony Curtis, Thrilla U, Lukie D, Queen Ifrica, I-Wayne and Edwin Yearwood.

On the turn-tables will be the likes of MASSIVE B, Bobby Konders & Jabba, Stone Love, DJ Roy, DJ Fergie & DJ Springer, Platinum Kids, Steelie Bashment and so much more!
For additional info visit the official cruise website at http://smarturl.it/48ghc5 or call 1-800-225-8757.

Jamaica’s songbird, Wayne Wonder, will be heading to the GTA this weekend, as he is the special guest at the popular Barcode Saturdays. The event takes place this Saturday, December 10th, inside Stadium Event Centre (108 Peter St. Downtown, Toronto)

Dubbed as the #1 Saturday Night Party, Barcode Saturdays features some of the city’s best selectors: Whitebwoy, Illegal Alien, DJ Griff, Worm Da MC, Crazy Chris, Capone, G Star and Illmatic Sound, spinning everything from hip-hop to reggae.

For more information about Barcode Saturdays, visit: http://www.barcodesaturdays.ca/

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Since its auspicious debut in 2007, the Tad’s International Record’s compilation album, The Ultimate, has never disappointed. The latest edition, The Ultimate 2017, maintains its reputation. Scheduled for release digitally and on compact disc on December 2, it is a 19-song collection of hardcore dancehall songs and easy-listening reggae.

It contains songs from Mavado, Alkaline and Vybz Kartel, three of the biggest names in Dancehall for 2016. Mavado has four songs on The Ultimate 2017: Money, Girls & Fun, Lowe Mi, In God We Trust, and Farewell; the latter of which is a collaboration with Alkaline. Tad Dawkins, principal of Tad’s Record, said 2016 is a banner year for the ‘Gully God’. “Yes it was, and a very strong one and he will be a stronger force to reckon with next year. There has been resurgence in his popularity since he started recording in Jamaica once again” said Dawkins.

Vbyz Kartel has had a presence on The Ultimate series since its inception. He and Alkaline represent on The Ultimate 2017 with two solo songs each. Who Trouble Them and Training Wheel are Kartel’s songs. Alkaline contributes Block & Delete and Wha a Gwan. Interestingly, Kartel and Alkaline enjoyed good runs on the Billboard Reggae Album Chart in 2016 with King of the Dancehall and New Level Unlocked, respectively.

Coolest Summer, a massive hit for Ding Dong and Dexta Daps, and this sensational hit single is also part of the impressive musical collection. So too Wuk Off You Gal by Aidonia, Vershon’s Feeling High and the rib-tickling Frowzy Taxi Man from newcomer Grampa Entatain.

With ganja decriminalization blowing across Jamaica, it is only fitting that a ‘weed song’ is included. None better than One Draw, sung melodiously by Marcia Griffiths featuring Fab 5; this song is a modern take on the Rita Marley classic.

Tad Dawkins has no doubt that The Ultimate 2017 will be on the Dancehall/Reggae lovers’ menu for this Christmas and beyond. “It is one of our flagship various artistes compilations because of its popularity. It is one of the bestselling digital albums which have been produced by Tad’s Record,” he said.

Exeuctive Producers: Tad Dawkins, Tad Dawkins Jnr and Tadiem Dawkins.

Written by: Howard Campbell