Jamaica’s dancehall king Beenie Man has just released the official video for Simma, the title track from his latest album. The visuals – which shows him in the dancehall surrounded by choreographed dancers; out and about with a female companion; and sailing on a yacht – compliments the song’s lyrical content.
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Emerging dancehall imprint, Watzh You Frenz Records, which operates out of the New Gardens community in St. Andrew, Jamaica, has just released a brand new dancehall juggling called Protected Riddim.
Described as hardcore dancehall by music insiders, the six-track compilation went live on streaming platforms at the start of the month (October 1st). It features new music performed by Ras Bentley, Tiana Steppa, D Sweat, Karamanti, Mollo Icon, and label owner, producer, and engineer, Amnon. Each track varies in style and substance, with the overall EP touching on everything from religion to comedy.
Protected Riddim can be streamed and or downloaded from iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon, and all other digital music store.
Dancehall singer Jah Vinci closed off the month of September with a brand new song and video. Released on the 22nd, the record – titled God Up – was shared via Wikid Media Music and Now or Never.
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Organizers of the forthcoming Sharkies Seafood Festival – which will take place on October 16 at Sharkies Beach in Salem, Runaway Bay, St. Ann – have added conscious reggae-dancehall artist Bugle to their lineup.
The Rastafarian sing-jay will join Jahvillani, Moyann, Sizzla, Tommy Lee Sparta, Charly Black, 450, Bayka, Pablo YG, and others. Early bird tickets, which are going for $4,000 JMD, can be purchased at Sharkies Seafood Restaurant (St.Ann & Kingston), Plantation Smokehouse (St.Ann & Kingston), Fontana Pharmacy (Ocho Ríos & Montego Bay), and Parts To Go (Falmouth).
There is now an active countdown for the next Wray & Nephew Fight Night, which is to take place on Saturday, October 7th at the Ebony Vale Community Center in St Catherine, Jamaica.
The already highly anticipated event became more sought-after when it was announced that dancehall legend Capleton will be performing live. The Rastafarian deejay, who made it clear that he does not endorse any alcoholic beverages, has promised an electrifying performance.
Target Clique Events would like all Jamaicans of age to join them on a journey down Memory Lane next month – Saturday, October 7th – at Mandeville Primary & Junior High School, which is located on Caledonia Road in Mandeville, Manchester.
Two of the most esteemed dancehall artists from the eighties and nineties, respectively, will be performing live: Lt. Stitchie and Beenie Man. They will be supported by both Stone Love Sound, and Bass Odyssey.
In late July, veteran reggae-dancehall artist Ragga Lox released a thirteen-track album called Climbing. The record, which features previously shared singles as well as new music, was met with great reviews from both industry insiders and Lox‘s long time fans and supporters. Several media houses directed their attention to the title track with which they were so impressed that they provided written reviews to the artist and his team.
See below some of the assessments that were sent in, and visit Ragga Lox‘s official website for more.
La Chica Nueva Radio Station (Israel)
Hi, thanks for sending this tune. It has a great mix of Latin and dancehall grooves. Simple, but effective. I’d like to feature this on one of my upcoming playlists. Thanks again and all the best.
Harmonia MX Media Outlet (Mexico)
Hello Ragga Lox, thank you so much for sharing with us your music. We are big fans of your style, we can listen to all the inspirations that made this track awesome.
Debocha Regueiro Playlist Curator (Brazil)
Hello Ragga Lox, how are you? I loved your track, the beat bringing the vibe of Pop/ Reggae music The mixing is also very good.
Música Brasileira Viva Journalist (Brazil)
really enjoyed this reggae vibe, with beautiful vocals and different instrumentation. It’s not MBV’s focus, but I’ll post it on my personal networks.
D’Riddim Playlist Curator (Spain)
Firstly, I want to acknowledge the unique fusion of Dancehall and Latin influences in your song’s instrumental production. The incorporation of Latin elements adds a fresh and vibrant twist to the traditional Dancehall sound, creating an engaging musical backdrop. Additionally, the lyrics are well-crafted and convey a compelling message, which is an essential aspect of any successful song. Your ability to deliver meaningful content enhances the overall appeal of the track.l mensaje.
The album, Climbing, is a mix of reggae, dancehall, and world music fused with hip-hop. It is out now, and can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and all other digital music platforms.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 