Riddim All-Stars will present the Philadelphia edition of Icon’s Reggae In Action, on Labor Day weekend – Monday, September 4th – at Big Head Junk Yard (3511 South 61st Street).
Hosted by Dr. Love, this reggae-dancehall concert will have live performances by Capleton, Jigsy King, Macka Diamond, Anthony Malvo, Flourgon, and Mesha Steele. Additional music will be provided by Killa Force with Joe Dawg, Glamour Wayne, and DJ Papa Skully from Metro Media.
Outta Nothing Production, a Jamaica based imprint, has just shared the visuals for Teflon‘s new single, Flip E Money. The track was released at the end of July (on the 28th), and has been gaining traction in dancehall circles since it came out.
The team is now following up with the official video, which was just published, and can be viewed on Teflon‘s YouTube channel. The Young King gave a very energetic, captivating performance in the clip.
International recording artist Sizzla Kalonji has just dropped a new thirteen-track album called The I-Grade. The project comes to us courtesy of Izreal Records, Sonovic Music and Sizzla‘s own Kalonji Music Production.
The I-Grade can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon, Tidal, Spotify, Boomplay and all other digital music platforms.
On September 15th, VP Music Group will share Rebirth Of The Cool Ruler, a Gregory Isaacs collaborative album spearheaded by veteran producer King Jammy. The record is a new take on some of Gregory‘s biggest tunes done in combination with several well respected reggae-dancehall acts: Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Chaka Demus, Bunny General, etc. See the complete track listing below.
Independent recording artist Wesbeezi recently released an impressive body of work that deserves way more attention than it’s been getting. Identity, his latest EP, dropped in mid July and surprised a lot of music critics with its carefully thought-out, well put together, compelling content.
Classified as reggae-dancehall fused with hip-hop, the project has a total of six tracks, and is produced by Wesbeezi, with assistance from esteemed engineer Tandra Jhagroo. All instrumentals were contributed by Supa Nova of Dub School, with the exception of track number three – Live On – which was done by Berzhead.
The most interesting thing about this record however, is arguably the message being delivered by Wesbeezi. Here is how he explains the meaning behind the above-mentioned song: “Our ancestors never really die they have transitioned and still connected to us as spirit forces and DNA family. I am highlighting that fact along with interchanging reality and the role we play in assisting our living family who may need spiritual assistance.”
When asked about the inspiration behind the EP, he said: “The inspiration is based on deeper knowledge expressed in my music about the times we live in and the transformation upon us as a people.” For those not in the know, Wesbeezi has been active in the industry for the past ten years and is known for making music that is truly artistic and thought-provoking. Identity is no different.
Presented on his own NooNation imprint, Identity can be streamed and downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, and all other music platforms.
Jamaica, the small island nation in the Caribbean sea, is now celebrating 61 years of independence under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud & Strong’. To that end, Jamaican businesses at home and abroad are honoring the moment by offering products and services in line with the above concept.
That said, Tad’s Record Inc. – the independent record label, production, and publishing company, with offices in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida – has just released a brand new album dubbed Celebrating Jamaica 61. This is twenty-one tracks of original and re-imagined reggae songs performed by various artists, from long-time legends to newcomers.
It features music by Richie Spice, Screwdriver, Duane Stephens, Hezron, Big Youth, Kelly Shane, Caryl Jacobs, George Nooks, Dean Fraser, Big Mountain, Honorebel, Jessie Royal, Chevaughn, Dennis Brown, Glen Washington, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Carol, Okeil McIntyre, Terry Linen, Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Vahriie, Jah Izrehl, and Vybz Kartel.
All performers were carefully selected by Tad’s Record Inc.‘s founder, Tad Dawkins, along with his son and business partner, Tad Dawkins Jr. This is their contribution to Jamaica’s 61st anniversary. Celebrating Jamaica 61 is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms.
Kalonji Music Production and Charlemont Ravaz present the 2023 Linstead Festival on Saturday, August 19 at Charlemont Housing Scheme in Linstead, St. Catherine. There will be musical juggling by King Tafari Sound, Bobo Sparks and DJ Killy Killy.
As for the live show, confirmed performers include Sizzla Kalonji, Jigsy King, Tony Curtis, Bascom X, Lutan Fyah, Sativa, and many more. Admission is $1,500 JMD for men and $1,000 for women.
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